A question about Play-Asia

[Silvergun X]

I've just now ordered my DS online with play-asia, along with a 3 pin power supply / converter for it, and Super Mario 64 DS.

Now because i'm all twitchy, I ask you this. How long will it take Play-Asia, from ordering it online to it actually arriving on my english doorstep?

The DS itself said shipping in 48 hours, while the game and power converter said 24. Does that mean that the DS will be appearing on my door in 2 days time?! I'm a complete newbie when it comes to this.

[SUMIRE]

Don't know if this helps at all, but to give you some idea from my experience with them, when it says 24, its usually turns up about three working days later depending on what shipping you choose.

I recently choose TNT for the first time, and got screwed big time with customs and handling charges. They recommended me not to use TNT in future.

[jimtendo]

When they say "shipping in 24 hrs/ 48hrs/ 1-5 days" and so on.

It means that's how long it will take for them to get the items then finalise the order (in some cases it can be earlier) Once it has shipped, they will send you a confirmation email containing your shipping reference (if you went with a courier)

When it has shipped, it will take roughly 3 days - maybe more if the nice chaps at Mount Pleasant decide to take further interest.

e.g.
- Day it was shipped = day 1
- transportation/ transit day/ clearing customs = day 2
- cleared customs/ package on it's way to the local depot, then onto your address = day 3

[JU!]

I recently choose TNT for the first time, and got screwed big time with customs and handling charges. They recommended me not to use TNT in future.

Oh crap , my PSP is shipping with them. How much did u get stung for cash wise by TNT?

[jimtendo]

My one and only time i used TNT was with my:
Gradius V
Options DVD
The Perfect DVD

In total it came to about $140 roughly.
I can't remember what was the declared amount, but the amount i had to pay in fees was about ?27

[Ginger Tosser]

For expensive items TNT or another courier is the only option as its insured. They (as far a i know) dont send consoles via cheap post, would you?

At least TNT send you an invoice, some carriers demand payment up front before they hand the item over.

[Ang?l21]

my DS is on it's way now via UPS. I'm fully expecting to be stung for customs but does anyone know how much ups usually charge?

[Ginger Tosser]

Most couriers charge a collection fee of ?10 +vat (?11.75) plus the cost of duty (5%ish) and Vat (17.5%).

[chojin]

cancel your Mario DS and get it from VG+... PA have it on back order and could take 2 weeks for it come in stock.... thats wwhat they told me was holding my whole order up!!

[SUMIRE]

Oh crap , my PSP is shipping with them. How much did u get stung for cash wise by TNT?

About ?20.00 ish....needless to say I'm waiting for a final demand then i'll send a cheque. It was on DOAU...

[MikeF]

do P-A ship on Saturdays at all, or will Ihave to wait till Monday for my orders to ship ?

[Silvergun X]

My order has already shipped.

Less than 24 hours after I actually placed the order. Result!

My other question is this. These three days that i'm now waiting... Those exclude the weekend, right? Or can I expect it around Monday / Tuesday?

[Sepeh]

This question did'nt belong to here, but I ask it. So where can I get DS without customs + vat? There must be some place which will mark the order "gift" and price like 20$. I already know Ebay, so tell some other place. Thanks.

[MikeF]

Is it normal for your account to say Order Shipped but no email has been sent out confirming yet

Both my orders from yesterday say this on my accounts page but I haven't had the email letting me know

[marcus]

I dont normally recieve the shipping email myself, and dont have a problem with deliveries. Weekends dont usually count by the way.