topic Re: Aramex couriers in Buying

Aramex couriers

michellebartley — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:20:34 GMT

I’m still waiting for my item to be delivered, the tracking hasn’t updated since 28th April, it is showing as still in Melbourne en route to Hobart, (item is from USA) it’s passed customs, Aramex are apparently delivering it by the tracking info, it is an unusually long time for it to be stuck in Melbourne I spoke to Aramex and they said it’s still in transit.

*Ive seen a few posts about Aramex which have been negative.

Thanks!

Re: Aramex couriers

papermoon.lady — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:29:28 GMT

I once had an item stuck in Sydney for 6 weeks...

I always try to avoid Aramex if possible, but with international deliveries using multiple carriers they are usually the final carrier because they are much cheaper than AusPost.

Anyway, I think 1 week stuck in an Aramex depot is no reason to worry.

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sugar249 — Wed, 03 May 2023 21:12:22 GMT

And your problem is?

Ive seen many parcels from Australia Post stuck in various locations for a week or more. Thats life , they have said its in transit, move on.

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michellebartley — Wed, 03 May 2023 22:01:33 GMT

It’s Aramex not Aus Post. I’ve had lots of parcels delivered by Aramex but none have had the delay that this one is having, don’t worry I have contacted Aramex about it but they just say it’s in transit still. The parcel is from USA it’s not a local.

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*sons_n_daughters* — Thu, 04 May 2023 02:22:53 GMT

If it's rodent food, then they may have decided that it's not to be delivered, despite clearing customs.

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k1ooo-slr-sales — Thu, 04 May 2023 03:23:39 GMT

My first, and will be last, experience with Aramax was in the last few weeks.

I'll keep it brief . . . THEY SUCK.

https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/aramex-courier

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*sons_n_daughters* — Thu, 04 May 2023 03:50:39 GMT

Thankfully, my few experiences have been positive. I know it's not the case for most though. Usually overnight delivery, or 2 days tops.

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papermoon.lady — Thu, 04 May 2023 04:01:50 GMT

I totally agree. Apart from the parcel that was stuck in Sydney for 6 weeks, another time a parcel was onboard for delivery for 5 days, and because they leave parcels unattended downstairs in apartment buildings, I have to constantly check the tracking when a parcel is onboard for delivery, so I had to constantly check for 5 days - a nightmare. Now I just don't buy from sellers who use Aramex. Sadly, they seem to be given all parcels in international services that use multiple carriers, at least where they are available. 😞

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michellebartley — Thu, 04 May 2023 05:20:11 GMT

I just received a text from the Aramex courier in my area, delivery due for tomorrow.

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countessalmirena — Thu, 04 May 2023 06:06:16 GMT

Couriers seem to be hit and miss depending on location.

Michelle, you can relax now… unless tomorrow is parcelless.

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sugar249 — Thu, 04 May 2023 07:29:28 GMT

I have to really laugh using the product review site as an example like you have.

You do realise that Australia Post only rates 1.7, whereas sendle rates 3.7.

Product review sites are only mainly used by grumpy people, most people dont jump on and give a good review.

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domino-710 — Thu, 04 May 2023 07:47:43 GMT

I have to really laugh.

The volume of Aust Post - compared to Sendle - figure it out.

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davewil1964 — Thu, 04 May 2023 08:21:56 GMT

I hope they don't starve waiting...

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michellebartley — Fri, 05 May 2023 00:12:29 GMT

Also I have another parcel from same seller sent with USPS, I checked the tracking today (it was sent about a week ago) it says “delivered to individual” in USA, and shows end of tracking, is this a cause for any concern?

I recall quite some time ago another package had very similar tracking details to this one and I never received it. 👍

Re: Aramex couriers

papermoon.lady — Fri, 05 May 2023 00:18:27 GMT

This usually happens with multiple carriers.

What was the shipping method supposed to be?

As I said in another thread, a few months ago I bought two items from the USA that were supposed to be sent with USPS First Class, but they were sent with the eBay international shipping program, I think because they had opted the sellers in without them even knowing (it was clear they didn't know).

Is the tracking really USPS or is it the eBay international shipping program?

Re: Aramex couriers

michellebartley — Fri, 05 May 2023 00:39:10 GMT

It said initially when I bought the item that it was Ebay international shipping but it is now USPS.

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papermoon.lady — Fri, 05 May 2023 01:15:06 GMT

The first carrier with their international shipping program is always USPS (if the item is from the USA), then they deliver the parcel to DHL, and DHL delivers it to either Aramex or AusPost (if Aramex is not available).

Try this page https://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/, as they have quite detailed tracking info/updates.

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dark.moon.rising — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:56 GMT

Aramex is the worst. I don't know if they just stack parcels going to the same location in piles until they fill up whole pallets, a whole shipping container, and then send the whole container load or what. But as everyone says, tracking always shows things in transit holding up in one location for a week or weeks before eventually finally moving on. There's a reason they're the cheapest yet last choice for any buyer.

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sugar249 — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:19:23 GMT

@dark.moon.rising wrote:
Aramex is the worst. I don't know if they just stack parcels going to the same location in piles until they fill up whole pallets, a whole shipping container, and then send the whole container load or what. But as everyone says, tracking always shows things in transit holding up in one location for a week or weeks before eventually finally moving on. There's a reason they're the cheapest yet last choice for any buyer.

You as the buyer have the power to say I dont want the seller to use Aramex, but some sad news for you, AP is just as bad.

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gagets-are-us — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:46:37 GMT

This is so very disappointing I use eBay a lot and pay for eBay-plus which I may cancel. Austpost was fast and reliable and had good tracking my recent experiences with Aramex have been the complete opposite. Much slower than Austpost. I will now try and avoid using eBay where possible and deal with the seller directly. Very bad move eBay.