The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

[christopherwilliams2]

i had the same experience using websource
i switched over to rpm express and no issues there

Yup, try another seller or use another courier.
Some companies are now blocking shipping to fright forwarders

or try to slightly adjust the address. Leave out the 'PO Box' or 'Suite'

[*KRONIK*]

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

[paid_influencer]

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

perfumes are considered HAZMAT (hazardous material). You need to check with your skybox if they can ship them, and expect an extra delay shipping if they do.

[Dave]

Some may attract hazmat charges as it is liquid and can leak.

[paid_influencer]

Anyone encountering issues with Amazon not being able to ship to their skybox address?

I am with Aeropost and a few weeks ago I bought some smart LED bulbs and they were sent to my Aeropost address with no issues. I tried yesterday to buy a few more bulbs and all of a sudden, they can't ship to my address. When I checked the possible reasons on Amazon, the most likely reason is that the items are being shipped to a freight forwarder and these items are not for export.

Any way around this? Is Aeropost the only freight forwarder getting this issue?

this happened to me also yesterday. Went to re-buy something I bought fine about 2-3 weeks ago, and boom, won't ship to the skybox address now.

I am thinking it is maybe a shipping capacity problem on Amazon's end? This seems to pop up from time to time since COVID hit.

also for the guy who wanted to know about the taxes on LED light bulbs - I got them and was charged 20% duty and 12.5% VAT.

[*KRONIK*]

Ok cool

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

perfumes are considered HAZMAT (hazardous material). You need to check with your skybox if they can ship them, and expect an extra delay shipping if they do.

[*KRONIK*]

Understood

I will ask my skybox if its possible

Both of them, their calculators dont have perfumes listed, so i was wondering of its restricted

Some may attract hazmat charges as it is liquid and can leak.

[Kronik]

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

I ordered two bottles 2 days apart, came on separate flights, got them without issue, was charged 20% duty, vat and opt. No hazmat issues or extra charges. Aeropost btw.

Just made sure and edited my prealert with a proper description, "boss perfume", "avon perfume". Keep it simple and clear, they don't need the details on the items, that's what the invoice is for.

[*KRONIK*]

Noted

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

I ordered two bottles 2 days apart, came on separate flights, got them without issue, was charged 20% duty, vat and opt. No hazmat issues or extra charges. Aeropost btw.

Just made sure and edited my prealert with a proper description, "boss perfume", "avon perfume". Keep it simple and clear, they don't need the details on the items, that's what the invoice is for.

[christopherwilliams2]

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

I ordered two bottles 2 days apart, came on separate flights, got them without issue, was charged 20% duty, vat and opt. No hazmat issues or extra charges. Aeropost btw.

Just made sure and edited my prealert with a proper description, "boss perfume", "avon perfume". Keep it simple and clear, they don't need the details on the items, that's what the invoice is for.

cool...is importing it worth it? not really a perfume/cologne guy so I am not sure of the prices.

[Kronik]

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

I ordered two bottles 2 days apart, came on separate flights, got them without issue, was charged 20% duty, vat and opt. No hazmat issues or extra charges. Aeropost btw.

Just made sure and edited my prealert with a proper description, "boss perfume", "avon perfume". Keep it simple and clear, they don't need the details on the items, that's what the invoice is for.

cool...is importing it worth it? not really a perfume/cologne guy so I am not sure of the prices.

Of the two I bought, 1 selling down here for 700, got it for 400ish, the other one was selling here for 950 if you find it for sale, and it cost me about 670.

[paid_influencer]

Anyone encountering issues with Amazon not being able to ship to their skybox address?

I am with Aeropost and a few weeks ago I bought some smart LED bulbs and they were sent to my Aeropost address with no issues. I tried yesterday to buy a few more bulbs and all of a sudden, they can't ship to my address. When I checked the possible reasons on Amazon, the most likely reason is that the items are being shipped to a freight forwarder and these items are not for export.

Any way around this? Is Aeropost the only freight forwarder getting this issue?

this happened to me also yesterday. Went to re-buy something I bought fine about 2-3 weeks ago, and boom, won't ship to the skybox address now.

an update on this. Just tried it again and it went through.

So if you're getting the "Can't ship to this address" message on Amazon... wait a few days and try again.

[konartis]

Fellaz

Whats the status perfumes?
Can they be imported?

I ship Perfume all the time with Websource

[daxt0r]

^^
You sure normally when i ship it with websource it is marked hazardous materials an they call to confirm the xtra charges and of course i'm charged more. Where you buy from?

[biggz1985]

Anyone knows the cost to clear a Note 20 Ultra with Websource?

[d.d.s.]

Anyone knows the cost to clear a Note 20 Ultra with Websource?

No taxes, just freight. So under $100TT

[christopherwilliams2]

Anyone knows the cost to clear a Note 20 Ultra with Websource?

No taxes, just freight. So under $100TT

it still feels like a miracle.

[Soundstream_626]

What are the hazmat charges for the perfume like? Is it per item or per shipment?

[*KRONIK*]

I asked tropical today

They said its 2 charges
50 handling fee and around 30 hazmat
In addition to the regular fees

What are the hazmat charges for the perfume like? Is it per item or per shipment?

[Kronik]

I asked tropical today

They said its 2 charges
50 handling fee and around 30 hazmat
In addition to the regular fees

What are the hazmat charges for the perfume like? Is it per item or per shipment?

Look what I had to pay

[francis1979]

i had the same experience using websource
i switched over to rpm express and no issues there

Yup, try another seller or use another courier.
Some companies are now blocking shipping to fright forwarders

Best Buy has been blocking couriers for years for example. I just buy all my stuff from eBay now.

I don’t have any problems with BestBuy shipping to a freight forwarder
However I get the problem with Target and Oficemax

[st7]

i thought aeropost din have to pay OPT anymore?

[christopherwilliams2]

i thought aeropost din have to pay OPT anymore?

if you buy it through their website.

[carluva]

Actually no. OPT is always paid.

When OPT was introduced, a short time after, Aeropost changed the skybox address for all customers. The new address, when used as the shipping address, allowed customers to purchase items without the 7% taxes incurred in the US.

Prior to the OPT, customers would buy an item online and incur the 7% state tax on all purchases. OPT came along and then customers had to pay the extra 7% OPT on top of the 7% state tax on online purchases from the merchant.

With Aeropost changing the address, the 7% state tax was not incurred for packages shipped to the new address so all customers paid was the 7% OPT. This remains to this day.

[christopherwilliams2]

Actually no. OPT is always paid.

When OPT was introduced, a short time after, Aeropost changed the skybox address for all customers. The new address, when used as the shipping address, allowed customers to purchase items without the 7% taxes incurred in the US.

Prior to the OPT, customers would buy an item online and incur the 7% state tax on all purchases. OPT came along and then customers had to pay the extra 7% OPT on top of the 7% state tax on online purchases from the merchant.

With Aeropost changing the address, the 7% state tax was not incurred for packages shipped to the new address so all customers paid was the 7% OPT. This remains to this day.

if you buy it through their website you don't pay that OPT. but they charge an "All in One" fee (which might very well contain that OPT eh)

[carluva]

Ah, I follow what you are saying. I've never purchased from their website or using the all in one price. I was explaining specifically for when you buy online and ship to your skybox.

But I think you are spot on tho.

[Musical Doc]

i had the same experience using websource
i switched over to rpm express and no issues there

Yup, try another seller or use another courier.
Some companies are now blocking shipping to fright forwarders

Best Buy has been blocking couriers for years for example. I just buy all my stuff from eBay now.

I don’t have any problems with BestBuy shipping to a freight forwarder
However I get the problem with Target and Oficemax

I tried to purchase at bestbuy last week and didn't get through at all. Ended up paying a little more in walmart but the order went through

[carluva]

Walmart to skybox? Which skybox u use?

And Walmart accepts T&T credit cards?

i had the same experience using websource
i switched over to rpm express and no issues there

Yup, try another seller or use another courier.
Some companies are now blocking shipping to fright forwarders

Best Buy has been blocking couriers for years for example. I just buy all my stuff from eBay now.

I don’t have any problems with BestBuy shipping to a freight forwarder
However I get the problem with Target and Oficemax

I tried to purchase at bestbuy last week and didn't get through at all. Ended up paying a little more in walmart but the order went through

[paid_influencer]

And Walmart accepts T&T credit cards?

Yes they do. but I have been called by the bank to verify the transaction once.

[Kenjo]

i had the same experience using websource
i switched over to rpm express and no issues there

Yup, try another seller or use another courier.
Some companies are now blocking shipping to fright forwarders

Best Buy has been blocking couriers for years for example. I just buy all my stuff from eBay now.

I don’t have any problems with BestBuy shipping to a freight forwarder
However I get the problem with Target and Oficemax

I tried to purchase at bestbuy last week and didn't get through at all. Ended up paying a little more in walmart but the order went through

I had abandoned Best Buy because they started giving trouble to sky boxes a few years ago but I guess I’ll try back