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rew736
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US Customs May have taken my package
#18923597 - 10/02/13 09:46 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have a fountain pen coming in from Indonesia. I paid for it sept 15, it shipped the 20th, and arrived in customs in NY on sept 29. It has since been in customs... Don't customs take like a day MAX 2? Should I be worried?
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923610 - 10/02/13 09:49 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Nah I've gotten vinyl overseas before, it takes a little bit in NYC. I wouldn't be too worried.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: gzuf]
#18923622 - 10/02/13 09:52 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Like how much longer should I wait?? I am getting a little impatient here... I thought it would be here within the month for sure...
How long on average does your vinyl spend clearing? Have you ever had to pay duty/ tax on anything?
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923645 - 10/02/13 09:57 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i dont understand why people dont just stick to domestic... good luck to you fellow soldier of life you shall march fourth no matter the circumstances one thousand loves and then some
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923647 - 10/02/13 09:58 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Wats a fountain pen is it illegal
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923648 - 10/02/13 09:58 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'd give it a week, maybe even two weeks in NYC before I get worried. Either way they'll probably just give you a run around if you inquire about it, so all you can really do is wait. I'm talking out of my ass cause I've never tried it but I just imagine this would be the case. I haven't had to pay any kind of tax on it or anything but I remember thinking "Shit this is taking a while should I be worried?" but it showed up eventually. It definitely was not over 2 weeks.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: Sheekle]
#18923652 - 10/02/13 10:00 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Sheekle said: Wats a fountain pen is it illegal
i dunno i didnt even read past the title until now
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: gzuf]
#18923653 - 10/02/13 10:00 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Ive waited up to 3 weeks for packages to clear customs
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: gzuf]
#18923659 - 10/02/13 10:02 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I ordered something from Vietnam not long ago and it sat at customs for 2 and a half weeks. I wouldn't worry about it.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923660 - 10/02/13 10:02 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Maybe they just have a backlog or something. It's not like there would be any reason to seize that, right?
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: geazerpleaser]
#18923671 - 10/02/13 10:05 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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geazerpleaser said: Ive waited up to 3 weeks for packages to clear customs 
Same here man. Be patient. It can be a real bitch.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: GOATOAD]
#18923694 - 10/02/13 10:11 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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GOATOAD said:
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geazerpleaser said: Ive waited up to 3 weeks for packages to clear customs 
Same here man. Be patient. It can be a real bitch.
yep I shipped some shit to Italy from Texas and it took over a month..
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923733 - 10/02/13 10:20 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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rew736 said: I have a fountain pen coming in from Indonesia. I paid for it sept 15, it shipped the 20th, and arrived in customs in NY on sept 29. It has since been in customs... Don't customs take like a day MAX 2? Should I be worried?
It's not illegal, don't worry. i've had illegal things sit in customs for up to a month. Sometimes it'll sit 2 days, sometimes a month, sometimes even loonger. Just gotta be patient, it's kind of expected when ordering things from oversea's
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Ok, I will sit tight... No it is not illegal by any stretch of the imagination... It is a pen... I just hope they don't stop my other pen... it is significantly more expensive, and I had to stretch to get it, and I would hate to have to pay import duties/fees on it...
This is the package in customs now http://www.pengallery.com/product_images/x/325/lamy_safari_charcoal_black_fp__49132_zoom.jpg
This is the one I hope goes though without any problems... http://www.nibs.com/www/WEBSITE%20PICS/Sailor%20Pens/sailor-1911-full-size-black-matte-gold-trim-uncapped.jpg
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: volcomstoner]
#18923746 - 10/02/13 10:24 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Why you worried about a fountain pen? It's only illegal in 6 countries, but not the US.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: danlennon3]
#18923754 - 10/02/13 10:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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danlennon3 said: Why you worried about a fountain pen? It's only illegal in 6 countries, but not the US.
I think its a troll? Ive heard of illegal ink before, but not pens hahah
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923756 - 10/02/13 10:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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WHY would you spend 392 on a PEN
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: danlennon3] 2
#18923761 - 10/02/13 10:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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danlennon3 said: Why you worried about a fountain pen? It's only illegal in 6 countries, but not the US.
the ink is LSD...
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: geazerpleaser]
#18923762 - 10/02/13 10:29 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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geazerpleaser said: WHY would you spend 392 on a PEN
You obviously have never used a quality fountain pen.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: danlennon3] 1
#18923782 - 10/02/13 10:32 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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The same reason people spend money on old cars, the same reason people collect stamps or coins... they not only write SO much better, but look nicer and are an investment... kind of like an expensive rolex. Never goes out of style, and maintains resale value... Plus it is amazing for a conversation starter...
No I am not trolling... lol
It doesn't come with ink, but that would certainly be interesting...
I decided to get some noodlers ink domestically... it will be here by Friday says USPS...
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: volcomstoner]
#18923796 - 10/02/13 10:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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of course not its a 390 dollar pen, infarct I think my 10 dollar fine point pen is way better, it can write in many different colors, its 380 dollars cheaper, and I don't have to worry about loosing it or letting some one use it and them not returning it back
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: geazerpleaser] 1
#18923822 - 10/02/13 10:45 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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OP is one fancy mothafucka
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: geazerpleaser]
#18923826 - 10/02/13 10:46 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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it is different than a cheap pen... you cannot really ccompare them. One is a sports car the other is a honda civic. The honda is cheaper, less expensive if it gets stolen, and works just as well... and yet that sports car is custom tuned for you so you can go and enjoy the pleasure of driving... same thing different functuons... I understand what you are saying though. I still use ball point pens and I prefer them for quick and dirty notes and things, but when I want to write a story or novel or just doodle, the difference shines though...
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923832 - 10/02/13 10:48 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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in what way? is it smoother or something
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736] 1
#18923884 - 10/02/13 11:01 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I am envious of your badass fountain pen. Classy.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: gzuf]
#18923908 - 10/02/13 11:10 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Why thank you... I had trouble deciding which one I would get.I figured I liked the golden nib so I could use noodlers baystate (really alkaline ink).
Yes not only are they much smoother, but you can write pages without cramping your hand. You need not apply pressure to a fountain pen so your muscles in your hand don't cramp. Thiswith a super smooth nib is perfect for copying notes and what have you... look up noodlers baystate blue. That is the ink I want to use with it... I have yet to encounter a ballpoint that has such nice and vivid color
Sorry about the typoes. From my phone
-------------------- My trade list malicom said: "Banana's emit radiation. In fact banannas are the standard in detecting solar radiation. The radiation read from a bananna tells scientists how active the sun was during the growing season. Make sure to steer clear of bananas too." seekaytea said: "I need to stop spending all my money on plants and take up a cheaper hobby, like heroin." Wiccan_Seeker said: "Your knowledge on male-on-male rape and willingness to engage in fantasy regarding the matter is commendable." eminemvs.slimshady said: "I want to know if they are active and magic or not. And if they are not active, can i pick them before they are active and then they will become active or do they have to grow till they activate?"
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18923930 - 10/02/13 11:18 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I do admire fountain pens. it's been years since I've used one but I can recall the lack of pressure necessary to apply the ink! it was DEFINALTY a boletter tool to do some serious writing with over a regular pen. I must now locate one of these as I do write alot.. fuck yeah OP..
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: geazerpleaser] 1
#18924077 - 10/03/13 12:18 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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geazerpleaser said: of course not its a 390 dollar pen, infarct I think my 10 dollar fine point pen is way better, it can write in many different colors, its 380 dollars cheaper, and I don't have to worry about loosing it or letting some one use it and them not returning it back
Like I said you've OBVIOUSLY never used a quality pen before.
OP, you have a good taste in quality, I would love to be able to afford that pen
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: rew736]
#18924086 - 10/03/13 12:24 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Dude, you can just admit that it's drugs. I've bought a lot of drugs from overseas. Customs sometimes hangs onto them for a week or so, then I figure that they probably determine they're legal and send them on.
You've got nothing to worry about, unless you're not talking RCs. If you're not talking RCs, they might get seized, but it's still unlikely. The only way that something is likely to get seized is if it's a large quantity of something illegal. Of course, there's always the random chance that you'll have bad luck, but it very rarely happens.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: nooneman]
#18924259 - 10/03/13 01:58 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I bought a $3 pen today... & I thought I was gettin fancy...
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: nooneman] 1
#18924708 - 10/03/13 06:49 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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nooneman said: Dude, you can just admit that it's drugs. I've bought a lot of drugs from overseas. Customs sometimes hangs onto them for a week or so, then I figure that they probably determine they're legal and send them on.
I think he really is talking about pens.
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: psi]
#18924779 - 10/03/13 07:29 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Are you saying its from Indonesia?
I dont think a non-counterfeit item has ever come from that country
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Re: US Customs May have taken my package [Re: Tripsurfer]
#18924807 - 10/03/13 07:40 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i order a piece for my xbox awhile back from china. it sat in customs for 3 1/2 weeks. i expected that though, so it was nothing. it was a bitch waiting to play my xbox for a month though.
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