Australia and NZ tour rumours going around Part 2 (No Bullshit)

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  • vital5
    vital5 Posts: 5,486
    ozsmalltowngirl wrote:
    LOL! 350's still ok, I guess :)

    Just rang UPS AGAIN, cuz they didn't ring me as promised AGAIN!!! :mad:

    Apparently they are now waiting for me to pay duties :( Were they gonna phone me and let me know or just keep me waiting still?! :mad:
    So, now they've promised to get someone to phone me tomorrow, cuz whoever I need to speak to has gone home.

    FUCK I'M SO PISSED OFF ATM!!!!!!! BUNCH OF USELESS FU**EN C**TS!!!!!!!!


    Sorry :o really needed to do that....can't say it out loud atm....kids are close by.........
    I'll point you to something i said....

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showpost.php?p=5304982&postcount=59921
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    Oz Jammer wrote:
    You can't really blame UPS, they did their part of the job by delivering it to Australia. They're having to deal with Customs/Australia Post now, so information wise, they're in the same position as you.
    Whole thing could've been averted if the person you bought the surfboard off didn't do what I'm guessing they did, and wrote down the actual price of what you paid on the customs form because you have to pay duty on thngs costing more than $1000
    Yes I can blame UPS ! -it's still in their hands and it's still them I have to deal with. My board has been in Sydney since before Easter and every time they something occurs, delaying the delivery....do they call me and get whatever info they need to proceed?? NO! Things only seem to get sorted, when I call THEM to find out why there's still a hold up.....If I didn't call them at all.....would they have ever rang me??

    I understand things happen, causing delay.....that is not my problem.....I just think it would be better business practice if they called me and kept things moving - I've lost count how many times they've promised to to get someone to call me.....and still I haven't had a single phonecall.

    And yeah....I realize that I have to pay duty (as much as it sux) because it cost me over $1000.
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    there is something else in the mail for you OzGirl.


    should be there is 5 working days the lady at the posto told the wife.
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    vital5 wrote:
    I'll point you to something i said....

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showpost.php?p=5304982&postcount=59921
    Yes....I gathered I'd have to pay duty....I cop it alot when importing stock :(

    That is NOT my problem.....that's only come up today.

    It's been all of the other delays and things they've needed......like the senders name and address (WTF didn't they already have that?) and copies of eBay invoices etc etc etc......
    I wouldn't care if they needed something, they rang me - it gets sorted. But they haven't. It's always been me waiting a few days, then calling and asking what's going on and I get the response - " Oh we're waiting for you to blah blah" to which I'd respond - "How was I s'posed to know you're waiting for that?" to which they'd reply...."Oh? Someone from X department should have phoned you, but looking here, they didn't. Leave your number and I'll get them to call you" YEAH FUCKEN RIGHT!! :mad:
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    threefish10 wrote:
    there is something else in the mail for you OzGirl.


    should be there is 5 working days the lady at the posto told the wife.
    :) Thanks hun :) It'll probably be here before my board :rolleyes: It'll cheer me up at least!

    Say thanks to Bianca for obeying you as well ;)
    I appreciate it :)

    Did I give you enough to cover P&P?? Tell me....I'll find out when I get it.
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    oh and she sent it registered so it's insured and stuff, but i guess that means you gotta be there to sign for it or pick it up from the post office.

    is there even a post office in Dwelly? or does the mail just get dropped out of a plane onto the field and who ever gets it first acts as the mail man for the day?
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    threefish10 wrote:
    oh and she sent it registered so it's insured and stuff, but i guess that means you gotta be there to sign for it or pick it up from the post office.

    is there even a post office in Dwelly? or does the mail just get dropped out of a plane onto the field and who ever gets it first acts as the mail man for the day?
    Cool...I didn't even think about Insuring :o Thanx. Don't know whay I didn't - I usually do....get's here a bit quicker as well :D
    No way have I given you enough!!! Let me know what the P&P was and I'll fix it up!

    We've just had an upgrade here and mail comes via horse n cart :D

    Nah.....we don't have letter boxes or posties.....but we do have a Post Office and that's where we pick up all our mail, so I would've had to go there anyway :)
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    ozsmalltowngirl wrote:
    Let me know what the P&P was and I'll fix it up!

    We've just had an upgrade here and mail comes via horse n cart :D

    Nah.....we don't have letter boxes or posties.....but we do have a Post Office and that's where we pick up all our mail, so I would've had to go there anyway :)


    you gave me enough to cover it. gees, stop worrying.
    it was like $13, i think i can live without $3. or you can just buy me a beer when we finally meet.
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    threefish10 wrote:
    you gave me enough to cover it. gees, stop worrying.
    it was like $13, i think i can live without $3. or you can just buy me a beer when we finally meet.
    DEAL!!! I owe a few beers though...ok! :D

    BRING IT ON!! It'll be October......at the latest :D
  • Oz Jammer
    Oz Jammer Posts: 9,858
    ozsmalltowngirl wrote:
    Yes....I gathered I'd have to pay duty....I cop it alot when importing stock :(

    That is NOT my problem.....that's only come up today.

    It's been all of the other delays and things they've needed......like the senders name and address (WTF didn't they already have that?) and copies of eBay invoices etc etc etc......
    I wouldn't care if they needed something, they rang me - it gets sorted. But they haven't. It's always been me waiting a few days, then calling and asking what's going on and I get the response - " Oh we're waiting for you to blah blah" to which I'd respond - "How was I s'posed to know you're waiting for that?" to which they'd reply...."Oh? Someone from X department should have phoned you, but looking here, they didn't. Leave your number and I'll get them to call you" YEAH FUCKEN RIGHT!! :mad:

    I still reckon the delay is completely about the duty. There's no way at all that customs clearance should've stated the amount you paid for it. Don't take this the wrong way but that board should not be stated as worth $1500. What's written on the customs form should be the cost of board brand new (without autographs) and probably with depreciation taken into account seeing as it's 2nd hand. Next time you order something from Ten Club take a look at the customs sticker and you'll notice that the price they put on the sticker is about half the cost of what you've paid.
    You say that paying duty isn't your problem, and that being stuffed around is the problem, but ultimately the calculation of duty is the most probable cause of delay and that has got absolutely nothing to do with UPS. It's completely the problem of Australian Customs. UPS are probably being quizzed by customs at why a US$1500 surfboard is being sent from Hawaii to WA, so now UPS are most probably trying to get their facts right for the Customs officials.

    You're just a victim of the 2nd worst postal service in the world trying to deal with the most frivolent customs department in the world
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    Oz Jammer wrote:
    I still reckon the delay is completely about the duty. There's no way at all that customs clearance should've stated the amount you paid for it. Don't take this the wrong way but that board should not be stated as worth $1500. What's written on the customs form should be the cost of board brand new (without autographs) and probably with depreciation taken into account seeing as it's 2nd hand. Next time you order something from Ten Club take a look at the customs sticker and you'll notice that the price they put on the sticker is about half the cost of what you've paid.
    You say that paying duty isn't your problem, and that being stuffed around is the problem, but ultimately the calculation of duty is the most probable cause of delay and that has got absolutely nothing to do with UPS. It's completely the problem of Australian Customs. UPS are probably being quizzed by customs at why a US$1500 surfboard is being sent from Hawaii to WA, so now UPS are most probably trying to get their facts right for the Customs officials.

    You're just a victim of the 2nd worst postal service in the world trying to deal with the most frivolent customs department in the world
    Yeah......I get all that :) I import stock from all over the world all the time.....

    I wouldn't be annoyed about the delay, if it were necessary - these things happen and it's not like I need the board in a hurry.....

    BUT.....my gripe is the fact that whenever I've rung them (UPS), they've always known for days what info they need to get, but haven't called me (as they've told me they were supposed to) to get the info. It's taken a phone call from me to remind them that they've been needing certain info for days. They've admitted to me everytime, that they are at fault and that I should have received a call days before I've ended up calling them.

    The delay needn't have happened if they'd called me when info etc was needed.

    As far as the duty is concerned....I have no idea what amount Katye put on the invoice, but it made no difference, because I was asked to send a copy of the eBay invoice to UPS last week anyway.
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    Why do u have to pay tax on goods coming into the country over 1,000$??
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    Nite Jammers!!!!
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    aus_suz wrote:
    Why do u have to pay tax on goods coming into the country over 1,000$??


    cause the government thinks, "Hey that person just spent alot of money, they should give some to us."

    and they are arse holes
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    aus_suz wrote:
    Why do u have to pay tax on goods coming into the country over 1,000$??
    Fecked if I know, Suz....it shits me :mad:
    I get stung with my stock every now and then. I try to order it in a few seperate orders to make the amount less than $1000 so I miss the duties.....but I have some suppliers that will only take minimum US$1000 orders.....so I get stung - huge shipping AND duties.

    I quite often put a lesser amount when sending orders over seas.....or tick the 'sample' box ;) so my customers don't get stung
    .......but for some reason I had to send a copy of the eBay invoice.....so they obviously wanted it to check how much I'd paid :( there was no way of getting out of that ......which I didn't expect to.
  • ozsmalltowngirl
    ozsmalltowngirl Posts: 14,362
    G'Night Suz :) sweet dreams! (or else!)
  • aus_suz
    aus_suz Posts: 9,406
    I guess u cant really lie about the amount or it wouldnt be insured for the correct amount.......sucks tho...

    Got an email from a friend in the US that got tickets for the Hartford show..
    Im so jealous....:)
  • Oz Jammer
    Oz Jammer Posts: 9,858
    Just got an excited email from MR!!
    He spoke to Ed today and Ed told him that he's coming down here for 2 solo shows, 1 in Sydney and 1 in Melbourne.
    He sent me the official press statement in the email as well!!

    Eddie Vedder returns to Australia, but this time he's coming solo.
    On the back of his critically acclaimed solo album "Into The Wild", written for the Sean Penn directed movie of the same name, Vedder makes his way back to our shores for 2 special intimate shows that will showpiece Vedder's amazing songwriting and performing skills.
    Michael Coppel Presents is glad to announce the upcoming:

    "Eddie Vedder - Into Australia Tour"

    Wednesday May 14 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney
    Tickets available from the Enmore Box Office (02 9550 3666), Ticketek outlets (132 849) or http://www.ticketek.com.au
    All ages and licensed – please bring photo ID if you wish to drink


    Sunday May 18 - The Forum, Melbourne
    Tickets available from Ticketek outlets (Ph bkg - 132 849) or http://www.ticketek.com.au
    Over 18’s Only – please bring photo ID

    Tickets on sale Wednesday 16th April
  • Oz Jammer
    Oz Jammer Posts: 9,858
    April Fools :p
  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    Oz Jammer wrote:
    April Fools :p


    well you're early:


    here anyway.

    but well played clerks, i woulda left that one going a little while though
    condescending and sarcastic since 1980
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