topic Re: how long to wait for express post after payment in Buying

how long to wait for express post after payment

teriticornis — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:57:46 GMT

I won a bid with a seller with a zero feedback score. The postage was $14.80 for express when it could have been posted for $8.25 in a 500g satchel. I paid on the 10th and contacted seller on 16th asking for tracking number as it was not marked as posted. I have not heard from the seller and now wondering if I have been taken for a ride? How long should I wait for delivery?

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

bigbrickshop — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:08:54 GMT

How long should I wait for delivery?

Where were the items being shipped from? What was the seller's handling time?

$14.80 is the cost of a 3kg Express Satchel.

What was the item? The DVD set? I doubt that would fit into a 500 satchel.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

teriticornis — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:17:48 GMT

It says delivery from today which is unexpected for an express delivery. I didnt notice that until today.

The last DVD set I purchased easily fit in a 500g satchel.

The seller was in Melbourne. Express is within 2 days so I would not expect someone to post it days later.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

bigbrickshop — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:20:51 GMT

The auction only finished late on the 14th.

Ended:14 Oct, 2013 13:23:11 AEDST

The seller's handling time is

Will usually post within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment.

If you paid straight after the auction then I would expect the item to be posted yesterday or today.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

teriticornis — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:22:01 GMT

I didn't mind the 3kg satchel cost but express is a different story if it is not posted promptly.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

curraone — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:26:01 GMT

I'm a bit new at this checking other people's buys so I hope I haven't got it wrong - but the one I'm looking at did not finish until 14 October pm

and the seller's site says "Will usually post within 2 business days of receiving cleared payment"

so the time isn't up yet, even if it was posted express, and assuming the buyer is in the express post network

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

curraone — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:29:02 GMT

oops, toooo slow, sorry sports

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

lyndal1838 — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:16:31 GMT

The OP says they paid on the 10th so the auction must have finished before that...not on the 14th.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

teriticornis — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:34:35 GMT

Exactly. Know wonder I was confused as the date of 10th was what I was looking at too. I just checked paypal and it was paid on the 14th so I guess I just wait to see what his definition of express means.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

shoptilludroptara — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:47:50 GMT

always read sellers terms.re-postage

i alway put i usually post within 2 days(this does not include weekends and public holidays)

as alot of post offices are not open then

plus stuff happens(maybe they not online or away)

i would give them till monday and then email again

if its express its only express once posted-this has nothing to do with sellers handling times before they post item

tara

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

phorum_junkie* — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:56:02 GMT

Express means an express service will be used, it does not mean it will be posted out any quicker. If the seller has a handling time of 2 business days and you are both in the express delivery zones then I would not be looking for it until a minimum of 4 full business days, more if the purchase was late in the day.

Re: how long to wait for express post after payment

dylan11235813 — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:18:42 GMT

Yeh, look at what the listing says. Sorry to say but Express Post is not overnight delivery in most cases. If they have a one day handling time waite at least 3.