Shipping time by USPS First Class to Australia

Strewth · August 12, 2014, 11:17:51 PM

Anyone know who long it should take for a shipment to arrive from the US to Aus (Newcastle) using First Class mail (no tracking)? Ordered some TSI 321 and Corrosion X from Dawn three weeks ago and still no sign.

Shark Hunter · August 12, 2014, 11:49:07 PM

I just sent some reel parts to Australia for a member here. It took 16 days.

wallacewt · August 12, 2014, 11:57:51 PM

hi strewth
its customs on both sides,oz & usa.
ive had parts in less than a week
liquids 3/4 weeks is normal and longer.
dont worry
cheers

Shark Hunter · August 13, 2014, 12:32:32 AM

I thought that might be the case Wallace since its oil and stuff.

Strewth · August 13, 2014, 12:49:57 AM

Thanks for the advice. Was getting concerned as my previous non-liquid orders have arrived much faster, 10-12 days typically.

alantani · August 17, 2014, 08:57:30 AM

it will arrive tomorrow!

Rothmar2 · August 17, 2014, 09:20:51 AM

Patience mate, it will get there. Having to wait up to 4 weeks is not that uncommon, but I have yet to have a parcel that has not made it.
Oil/liquids will unfortunately more than likely be closely scrutinised.
As Alan said......tomorrow!

Strewth · August 18, 2014, 04:05:29 AM

Still not here. Will post when (and if ) it does it arrive for the benefit of others...

Strewth · August 27, 2014, 12:39:21 AM

Finally turned up after almost 5 weeks

. Almost gave up. The TSI 321 is indeed very slick on SS bearings.

alantani · August 27, 2014, 12:45:48 AM

canada is worse..... $:-\$

Strewth · August 27, 2014, 03:09:38 AM

I'll be using the more expensive option with tracking the next time. First Class USPS items are impossible to locate in the Australian system, so you don't know where the problem is (or if there is one at all). EMS is my preferred option - has up to date tracking, goes to the local Post Office and is very fast.