The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

[ProtonPowder]

hilarious, because credit card info is just the scariest part of the iceberg

email addresses, passwords, addresses, phone numbers are worth a hell of a lot too

remember to keep different passwords on different websites and apps

[Gem_in_i]

I used CSF first time last wk. And they seem to be fast. Within a week I have gotten delivery of my packages.

[dredman1]

Anyone know of any instances of credit card breaches with websource, similar to what happened with aeropost?

I know your c/card data had to be entered/stored with websource to pay online/via app to facilitate delivery.

[agent007]

Story time:

I needed Aeropost to deliver a package in exactly 4 working days. It was a mission critical part, thus must be installed for the equipment to go back online. My personal deadline therefore was not negotiable.

I am pleased to indicate that the part came in on the morning of the 4th working day and by mid-day, the equipment was online once again. That is basically a return to pre pandemic performance.

The price was ridiculous though. I significantly overpaid on duty and online tax but I'm not questioning anything.

What about you all?

[Strugglerzinc]

They back to 4-5 days but i using them only for more expensive items (no amazon sales tax) that may possibly need to return.

Their covid performance and CC problem have me sour on them.

[*KRONIK*]

Tropical express is still sheit

[mitch1980]

I havent heard anything from republic yet, go call them tomorrow.

So I had to replace CC with RBl as there 2 attempted purchases with my card on file with Aeropost.
RBL knew of the hack by Aeropost.

[INDAVID WORKSHOP]

I havent heard anything from republic yet, go call them tomorrow.

So I had to replace CC with RBl as there 2 attempted purchases with my card on file with Aeropost.
RBL knew of the hack by Aeropost.

Same with my RBC card, hacked via the issue with Aeropost. Expect replacement card this week

[Zalos]

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

[hover11]

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

Usually for me it takes two weeks however due to cost reduction exercises such as instead of weekly sailings they have fortnightly sailings now it has pushed back to three weeks to a month

[Zalos]

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

Usually for me it takes two weeks however due to cost reduction exercises such as instead of weekly sailings they have fortnightly sailings now it has pushed back to three weeks to a month

Fortnightly you say.
Well I testing them out. Waiting on something that ship since 27th April.

Thanks for the info.

[Kenjo]

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

Usually for me it takes two weeks however due to cost reduction exercises such as instead of weekly sailings they have fortnightly sailings now it has pushed back to three weeks to a month

Correct

[Chimera]

What went on with the fellas who waiting 8 months for their bluesky stuff

[*KRONIK*]

What went on with the fellas who waiting 8 months for their bluesky stuff

They musbe still waiting

[Dave]

Blue sky's office in Chaguanas does seem busy. Wonder what they are busy doing?
Maybe one day for kicks will walk in and pretend to be a potential customer.

[pugboy]

part of the delay is the customs officer appointment system for clearing goods/containers, adds a few days well
but tbh I would not be surprised if they ship less frequently

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

Usually for me it takes two weeks however due to cost reduction exercises such as instead of weekly sailings they have fortnightly sailings now it has pushed back to three weeks to a month

Correct

[Kenjo]

part of the delay is the customs officer appointment system for clearing goods/containers, adds a few days well
but tbh I would not be surprised if they ship less frequently

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

Usually for me it takes two weeks however due to cost reduction exercises such as instead of weekly sailings they have fortnightly sailings now it has pushed back to three weeks to a month

Correct

They stated in emails the shipping is less frequently

[pugboy]

ok, i didnt read those emails but last few times I went to collect you could see it is a lot less volume in the warehouse

part of the delay is the customs officer appointment system for clearing goods/containers, adds a few days well
but tbh I would not be surprised if they ship less frequently

For those that tried Seabox, how long did it take from them recieving the package to deivery?

Usually for me it takes two weeks however due to cost reduction exercises such as instead of weekly sailings they have fortnightly sailings now it has pushed back to three weeks to a month

Correct

They stated in emails the shipping is less frequently

[Chimera]

Blue sky's office in Chaguanas does seem busy. Wonder what they are busy doing?
Maybe one day for kicks will walk in and pretend to be a potential customer.

If I'm not mistaken they do local courier service/shopping.
You can order groceries through them locally as well as use them to transport packages locally.

The issue where people are waiting 8 months for items is specific to one container load of items. Everything else is shipping as normal

[dredman1]

So I know all computer peripherals are now exempt from customs duties and VAT after gov’t implemented the legislation.

However does this apply regardless of the value of the item?

So say a network switch costing US$3,000 is brought in, would it be exempt from duties and vat?

Note it is being billed to a company (commercial). Would that have any impact on it now being subject to duties and vat?

[Rory Phoulorie]

What went on with the fellas who waiting 8 months for their bluesky stuff

I was waiting for a few months, but not 8 months.

They eventually delivered the item. But the charges to me were much less than I expected given that I was truthful with the invoice amount and item description. Probably they gave me a discount for the inconvenience. The item was not time critical, so it was not too much of an inconvenience.

[Chimera]

So I know all computer peripherals are now exempt from customs duties and VAT after gov’t implemented the legislation.

However does this apply regardless of the value of the item?

So say a network switch costing US$3,000 is brought in, would it be exempt from duties and vat?

Note it is being billed to a company (commercial). Would that have any impact on it now being subject to duties and vat?

you wouldnt have to pay duties or vat once its exempted but anything over 2600 or 2700 US, that is close to $20,000 TT in value
Customs will bond it and you will have to do a customs entry and get an appointment to clear customs
this could take 1 to 3 weeks and you will have to pay storage fees everyday its there

after this, they might charge you $10 in customs fees and $350 to $1000 in storage fees

so keep in mind...anything over 2600 US..is delays

[dredman1]

^^^ Thanks

[Blaze d Chalice]

I still send up the invoice for Aeropost because they use that to calculate the insurance.

[Chimera]

Anyone ship with websource recently?
I eh use them long time but are they still taking 2 weeks?

[dredman1]

Just had 2 packages delivered to their MIA office - one last week friday and one yesterday, and have a third one scheduled to be delivered to them on Monday.

Their email acknowledging receipt of the first package said it scheduled to arrive in T&T on Wed 12th, and the second package said scheduled to arrive Friday 13th, but both if them also said a further 6 to 8 day delay with clearance after that *shrugs*

I’ll update on timeframes here once I get them.

[st7]

Anyone ship with websource recently?
I eh use them long time but are they still taking 2 weeks?

i ordered an item last month.

It reached websource on monday 18th, websource send me an email on thursday 21st

received item on the 27th.

[dredman1]

Just had 2 packages delivered to their MIA office - one last week friday and one yesterday, and have a third one scheduled to be delivered to them on Monday.

Their email acknowledging receipt of the first package said it scheduled to arrive in T&T on Wed 12th, and the second package said scheduled to arrive Friday 13th, but both if them also said a further 6 to 8 day delay with clearance after that *shrugs*

I’ll update on timeframes here once I get them.

UPDATE: Invoice for the first item received last nite. Status was saying “Pre-selected delivery” so it should be received today.

[Musical Doc]

Just had 2 packages delivered to their MIA office - one last week friday and one yesterday, and have a third one scheduled to be delivered to them on Monday.

Their email acknowledging receipt of the first package said it scheduled to arrive in T&T on Wed 12th, and the second package said scheduled to arrive Friday 13th, but both if them also said a further 6 to 8 day delay with clearance after that *shrugs*

I’ll update on timeframes here once I get them.

UPDATE: Invoice for the first item received last nite. Status was saying “Pre-selected delivery” so it should be received today.

I had one delivered miami on the 6th and was supposed to come to trinidad on the 10th. Site still saying that it in miami..... I thought it woulda be clearing from customs all now :/

[Zalos]

Seabox delivering my package today.

Not bad