Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

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Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby joaquinbaeza » Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:18

Hi, I have been saving money to buy a stick. Considering that currently the exchange rate USD/CLP is favorable, I could buy now, however, there are some issues that stop me.
I remember VKB offered "Aliexpress Standard Shipping" or "Aliexpress Premium Shipping", both were good alternatives, because of the price and due to in my Country is unlikely that Customs retains a parcel that has arrived via Aliexpress "X" Shipping. Now I see that the only options are Fedex and DHL, which are more expensive, but the worst is that parcels that arrives via those carriers, all pay import taxes, and also those carriers always apply additional charges that are never clear and always seems arbitrary, even if shipping is paid from the beginning.
So, my question is: Is VKB going to consider to offer Aliexpress Standard/Premium Shipping again?

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby UIV » Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:57

which country are you from?

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby joaquinbaeza » Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:39

I'm from Chile, South America.

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby UIV » Mon Nov 02, 2020 5:26

Unfortunately, Aliexpress shipping has a very poor service in your country. Many parcels were lost, many were delivered with a delay.

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby joaquinbaeza » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:00

Yeah, I agree with you about delays, however, I am a frequent-buyer in Aliexpress and have no parcels lost.

Well, no problem, I must assume a higher cost. Taking account this case, I have been considering the possibility to use a middleman, a service provided by frequent flyers that move between USA and Chile. But I need to reach a good coordination with them, so I have some questions.
For the following questions, please consider Gunfighter Pro-L Mk.III + Long Extension (200 mm) + Twist Adapter, this the product I'm interested.
1) How many days is taking to dispatch the parcel to USA since the purchase? (No considering the travel between China and USA)
2) Is it possible the dispatch takes longer as long as we close to Christmas?
3) Dimensions and weight of the box (only box and products in, no considering parcel wrapper)
4) I am planning to send the parcel to USA so, is it mandatory to make the purchase from VKB USA?, because I would prefer to buy from Aliexpress.

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby UIV » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:06

joaquinbaeza wrote:For the following questions, please consider Gunfighter Pro-L Mk.III + Long Extension (200 mm) + Twist Adapter, this the product I'm interested.

Which grip model?
MCG?

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby joaquinbaeza » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:59

Oh, yeah, I'm sorry, MCG, more specifically:
Gunfighter Pro-L Mk.III ‘Modern Combat Edition’ w/ MCG PRO Grip (3-pin Rev.B)
– Grip Label EN
– Long Extension (200 mm)
– Twist Adapter

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby UIV » Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:05

joaquinbaeza wrote:1) How many days is taking to dispatch the parcel to USA since the purchase? (No considering the travel between China and USA)

1-2 days
joaquinbaeza wrote:2) Is it possible the dispatch takes longer as long as we close to Christmas?

maybe. We can send without delay, but a courier can delay
joaquinbaeza wrote:3) Dimensions and weight of the box (only box and products in, no considering parcel wrapper)

245*275*110mm
weight - 2.4kg
joaquinbaeza wrote:4) I am planning to send the parcel to USA so, is it mandatory to make the purchase from VKB USA?, because I would prefer to buy from Aliexpress.

Yes, only from VKB USA

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby joaquinbaeza » Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:54

Thank you very much

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby UIV » Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:39

My pleasure

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby joaquinbaeza » Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:46

Hi, I'm considering to order both extensions: 100mm and 200mm, Is it possible to send both in the same box? (along with Gunfighter+MCG). I'm asking because I am not sure there is enough room for both in the box. Thanks.

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Re: Alternative Shipping from Aliexpress?

Postby UIV » Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:39

Not easy, but possible. ;)


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