The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

[pugboy]

which skybox company?

[Chimera]

So amazon has a new policy...they aren't refunding that are lost in transit that were sent to freight forwarders. Like all skyboxes

[maj. tom]

Wow. So everyone have to purchase shipping insurance at checkout?

[st7]

So amazon has a new policy...they aren't refunding that are lost in transit that were sent to freight forwarders. Like all skyboxes

mmmmm not good.

[viedcht]

So amazon has a new policy...they aren't refunding that are lost in transit that were sent to freight forwarders. Like all skyboxes

lawd

[st7]

So amazon has a new policy...they aren't refunding that are lost in transit that were sent to freight forwarders. Like all skyboxes

hmm i dont see that here in the link below. it still says AFTER it's been delivered.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer ... =201910550

the first policy:

Amazon won't be responsible for damage, defect, material difference, or loss that occurs to goods after they're delivered to you or a freight forwarder. This means that Amazon isn't able to provide a replacement or a refund for any shipment taken outside of the U.S. by hand-carrying or using a freight forwarding service. If ordering from Amazon.com to deliver to a U.S shipping address, you should refuse the delivery of these goods if they arrive damaged and instruct freight forwarders to do the same.

[paid_influencer]

seems reasonable.

when these packages get "lost", 99% of the time is USPS. I had a package marked as delivered but missing for almost a month before USPS actually "for real" deliver it to the skybox.

you expect Amazon to cover all that?

[Andrewm]

Anybody know the average cost to ship and clear a wet/dry vacuum? Not really seeing any good options down here, looking for a 6.5hp particularly Ridgid brand but most places only selling 5hp without attachments

[Dave]

Bring via sea. That would be expensive via air.

[*KRONIK*]

Anybody know the average cost to ship and clear a wet/dry vacuum? Not really seeing any good options down here, looking for a 6.5hp particularly Ridgid brand but most places only selling 5hp without attachments

This is 6HP if you still checking local options

[Jade_Inc.]

WS moving rellll fast. Yesterday a package delivered to their facility in Miami and a cleared invoice was sent tonight. Delivering tomorrow. That is service

[Dave]

That was precovid for many ppl.

[pugboy]

Used ws for first time, pkg delivered to Miami on 6th and received today, weekend came in between

[DMan7]

The Sauce tasting good these days fellas...

[pugboy]

i have couple pkg in aeropost almost 2 weeks now

[Musical Doc]

Had 2 packages arrived in piarco since last week tuesday with jetpak, finally cleared last night, hoping they deliver today or tomorrow

[SLVR1]

Got this email today:

DEAR VALUED CUSTOMERS,



IBC Express sincerely apologises for our recent delays with deliveries.

This is not to cast aspersions on anyone but to update you on the current situation.



The Customs & Excise, for a while now, have introduced a new procedure whereby they are administering 100% examination on all the courier companies. This new procedure, in the beginning, caused a delay of approximately two days, and we were working with it. Within most recent times, the Customs & Excise was rostering us to clear every three to four days, and on these days, we were allowed to clear all the backlogged shipments which, in most cases, were two shipments and we were managing. However, within the last two weeks, this backlog increased tremendously, making it impossible for all the courier companies to clear their shipments in one day, some companies taking two days to clear one shipment.



Presently, we are given an appointment date for clearance, once per week, and only one shipment at a time. Therefore, our shipments are backing up to two weeks. For example, today is the 20th and we are rostered to clear our shipment that arrived on the 07th.



IBC Express thanks it’s valued customers for their patience and continued support during this challenging period and assure you that we will continue the dialog with the Customs & Excise in an effort to revert to some normalcy to which we have grown accustomed to.





Thank you for choosing IBC as your preferred carrier.

[Dave]

Being experienced with Trincargo and Jet Pak. It's back to COVID turnaround to just over 1 week.

[fokhan_96]

Why dont these other companies have the same arrangement websource has though... websource special or somethin?

[Chimera]

They can easily pay for it if they want.

[pugboy]

you need a properly secured warehouse
kinda like getting a gun dealership

and then organize the staffing

did medway warehouse open back ?
they had a breakin there the other day

[supercharged turbo]

Anyone had issues bringing in Smith and Wesson knifes and accessories?

[X_Factor]

Anyone had issues bringing in Smith and Wesson knifes and accessories?

Brought some crtk knives before with no issue
I put the description as hunting knife tho

[Dizzy28]

Used ws for first time, pkg delivered to Miami on 6th and received today, weekend came in between

I also used WS for the 1st time last week to get some light switches. Package delivered to their facility in Miami on Friday last and got it yesterday.

[maj. tom]

Trade Ministry removes import duties on Lithium-Ion Batteries

https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/trade-ministry-removes-import-duties-on-lithiumion-batteries-6.2.1737354.518cf15a3b

The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), has taken action to remove import duties on Lithium-Ion Batteries of Ex. HS 8507.60.00 used in renewable energy systems for two years from July 1 2023. This measure is intended to reduce the cost of the item, which would provide an incentive to installing renewable energy systems thereby making these systems more accessible and affordable for adoption.

[Strugglerzinc]

Trade Ministry removes import duties on Lithium-Ion Batteries

https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/trade-ministry-removes-import-duties-on-lithiumion-batteries-6.2.1737354.518cf15a3b

The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), has taken action to remove import duties on Lithium-Ion Batteries of Ex. HS 8507.60.00 used in renewable energy systems for two years from July 1 2023. This measure is intended to reduce the cost of the item, which would provide an incentive to installing renewable energy systems thereby making these systems more accessible and affordable for adoption.

Cool, a basic 3kW system will move from $30k to $35k now.

[Chimera]

any of you using skyboxes to conduct business? as in import items for customers?

what you telling them and how they reacting when you tell them about customs delays?

[killercow]

any of you using skyboxes to conduct business? as in import items for customers?

what you telling them and how they reacting when you tell them about customs delays?

I let them know upfront that delays are expected (even in instances where there aren't). Only a small handful complain. But for the most part no issues on their part with respect to the delays. It's been the norm for quite some time now.

[Chimera]

real bacchanal on my side yes

i paid 10x my normal shipping price for a overnight package with fedex last week

4 day delay in puerto rico.....package reach today

customer doh want it again.....dey eh wanna hear nun about delays even though their invoice and receipt states that shipping and customs delays have to be provided for as we aren't in control of that

[pugboy]

new ws user here,
jsut paid on their website for a package so I wont have to be present to pay for it at driver
however it was billed in usd, this is how they normally bill ?