Ordering from Scotland, anyone???

**denmcdough** · 11th March 10, 07:14 PM

OK, I had an XMTS member, Paul, pick up a jacket/vest for me at St. Kilda in Scotland. It was sent two weeks ago, and has not arrived. Usually, I receive goods from the UK in 7-8 days. Needless to say, I'm upset about not receiving my items. Has anyone else had the displeasure of waiting an abnormal amount of time? Put my fears to rest. An upset fellow!!!!

**Hendry** · 11th March 10, 07:19 PM

Yeah I ordered something on Feb 25th and its usually here within a week, but nothing yet. so you are not the only one.

cheers
Dave

**Scotland Forever** · 11th March 10, 07:26 PM

To clarify: did you have the XMTS member send it by Royal Post or was it sent by the company that he purchased it from?

More than likely held up by customs - which adds a few days, but not two weeks. I'm sure it'll arrive tomorrow now that you've made a post about it ;)

**RockyR** · 11th March 10, 07:38 PM

If it was sent by St. Kilda (aka Gaelic Themes), then it did go via Parcel Force, which translates to USPS on this side of the pond. US Customs has been stopping a good number of our parcels lately, which adds anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks to the shipment.

This is NOT meant to scare you and I hope it DOESN'T happen, but be prepared for a letter from US Customs asking you to hire a customs broker to help prepare a 'Formal Declaration'. If you do need that, it will run about $125 to hire the customs broker on top of the duty that customs charges. It won't NECESSESARILY happen, but be prepared.

Do you have the tracking #?

**Scotland Forever** · 11th March 10, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

If it was sent by St. Kilda (aka Gaelic Themes), then it did go via Parcel Force, which translates to USPS on this side of the pond. [B]US Customs has been stopping a good number of our parcels lately, which adds anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks to the shipment.

This is NOT meant to scare you and I hope it DOESN'T happen, but be prepared for a letter from US Customs asking you to hire a customs broker to help prepare a 'Formal Declaration'. If you do need that, it will run about $125 to hire the customs broker on top of the duty that customs charges. It won't NECESSESARILY happen, but be prepared.

Do you have the tracking #?

Are you serious? If that's the case, I need to have my uncle bring my Kilt outfit with him on the plane!

**denmcdough** · 12th March 10, 03:45 AM

Paul, the XMTS member in Scotland, whom I've befriended through this forum, picked up the item for me at St. Kilda, but sent it himself (saved me on the post). I have no idea how it was sent. I'm trying to get that info from Paul. Tracking number? No I do not have it. Again, gotta get it from Paul.

**Nighthawk** · 13th March 10, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

If it was sent by St. Kilda (aka Gaelic Themes), then it did go via Parcel Force, which translates to USPS on this side of the pond. US Customs has been stopping a good number of our parcels lately, which adds anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks to the shipment.

This is NOT meant to scare you and I hope it DOESN'T happen, but be prepared for a letter from US Customs asking you to hire a customs broker to help prepare a 'Formal Declaration'. If you do need that, it will run about $125 to hire the customs broker on top of the duty that customs charges. It won't NECESSESARILY happen, but be prepared.

Do you have the tracking #?

Originally Posted by Scotland Forever

Are you serious? If that's the case, I need to have my uncle bring my Kilt outfit with him on the plane!

Yes, sadly, he's serious. I used to trade bootleg concert CD's and DVD's (mainly Iron Maiden) and started running into this problem after the 9/11 mess. A letter of formal declaration to receive $3 worth of burned CD-r's was just plain insane. The government seem to take any excuse to rip us off any more.

**denmcdough** · 21st March 10, 02:25 PM

Hallelujah! The package from Scotland arrived the other day. It took almost three weeks. So, if you're in the same predicament, don't despair !

**Scotland Forever** · 28th March 10, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by denmcdough

Hallelujah! The package from Scotland arrived the other day. It took almost three weeks. So, if you're in the same predicament, don't despair !

Thank Jeebus!

With my entire Wedding outfit being sent from Scotland, this does not bode well for me. It's supposed to be here May 1st. What method of shipment should I ask the company to use and does anyone else have any opinion on making sure I get my stuff the week before the wedding?

**denmcdough** · 29th March 10, 12:00 PM

Dave,

No guarantee on any method of shipment. Seems as though UPS and FEDEX "might" get here quicker but at a, possible, hefty customs duty and handling/processing fee. Check out other comments on this thread for better advice!

Contact your retailer and see what method they use to ship. Hope it's already ordered!!

Good luck, my friend. Have a great wedding!

Den