+_c3_ Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 For all the ones leaving Canada, there should be a little green sticker that is a Customs Declaration. This is a sticker, and I do tend to tape the bubble mailer heavily - so maybe some of these declarations peeled off? This could potentially delay delivery and/or get them sent back. However, the fact that some arrived last week and some arrived today indicates that it's still most likely a delay and not a loss. Just received my "game token" yesterday in North Carolina. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+_c3_ Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have all my mail metered and sent out from a postal service company (sort of like a Mailbox Etc.). ... Can those of you that have gotten them recently do me a favour? Can you look at the postal cancellation date and see when the Post Office marked them? This will help. There was no cancellation or date anywhere on the package. The stamps (2 X Canada 96) looks like someone had drawn through them with an ink pen (low tech way of cancellation?). A green customs sticker was affixed by "Canada Post" on it also. It did not appear to have been opened prior to arrival. Hope that helps. Thanks again! Nice looking coin! _c3_ in North Carolina, United States Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Not here in Georgia still, but I did get a package from landsharkz with the date of Jan 6th today. Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Still no Bones today here in MA either...... Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 I received an e-mail at 11:37am this morning about a package arriving today. I am wondering if some of them didn't come back to my mailbox place and get re-sent. They were away and re-opened on the 5th, but they haven't mentioned anything and I haven't asked. Again - if someone has it handy, I'd really like to know if there is a cancellation on any of the stamps with a date. It's really odd and I am feeling badly that they are taking so long to get to some people, but then keep getting notes that they are arriving! Quote Link to comment
+cainrcc Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It looks like I have three folks that haven't gotten them yet. Sweetlife AtlantaGal BCnLJ I also have one person that got the bubble mailer with the coin neatly removed! (it was shocking) Anyone else? If so, please PM me by Monday morning if you can so I can reverse the transaction, activate the coins and place them in my "Post Office can't seem to find you" cache....grrrr.... Have not received mine yet Since the ones in PA arrived saturday hopefuly I will see mine in the next few days. Make that 4 people who haven't received them. Still waiting on mine to show up in my mailbox Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 The one for BCnLJ arrived - so I'm not sure how many folks are still waiting. This week I had three e-mails informing me that there were arrivals (that's Monday/Tuesday) - nothing today though. I'll need to find out from folks and probably consider this Friday the cut-off. I was originally thinking LAST Friday, but then many coins started arriving last week and some this week. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 I just wanted to bump this thread to see if there are any status updates on arrivals. Does the US have mail delivery today and tomorrow? I'm hoping some folks will post that the bubble mailers have arrived. This, is still for those that ordered PRIOR to Dec 10th. The ones AFTER that date were sent at the beginning of January and are probably still in transit. I've sent a few "chaser" packages recently, to see if they arrive (if the chaser arrives and the original isn't there then it's lost). Anyhow, let me know about mail delivery, status, etc. Quote Link to comment
+Coyote's Girl Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I didn't order, but there's no mail here on Sundays or today as it is a holiday Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I just wanted to bump this thread to see if there are any status updates on arrivals. Does the US have mail delivery today and tomorrow? I'm hoping some folks will post that the bubble mailers have arrived. This, is still for those that ordered PRIOR to Dec 10th. The ones AFTER that date were sent at the beginning of January and are probably still in transit. I've sent a few "chaser" packages recently, to see if they arrive (if the chaser arrives and the original isn't there then it's lost). Anyhow, let me know about mail delivery, status, etc. Still no bones here over the weekend in MA. Ordered prior to Dec. 10th Due to the hoilday no mail delivery here in the US Edited January 19, 2009 by chief20r2 Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) No Bones here in Georgia, but PO is closed today for MLK. Edited January 19, 2009 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Okay - let me know if they arrive. What I did was send another package to Atlantagal. The second package is pretty obvious and contains an activated coin under her name. What I thought might be a good idea is to watch for this activated one to arrive. Obviously, if it arrives then anything sent "in-between" in lost. In that case, I did keep track of the numbers and I'll activate the lost coins and figure out how to either get you another (I'm not really keen on sending a second package to an address where something was lost) or doing a refund. I send the "chaser" package to Atlantagal over a week ago - so we'll see when it arrives. If that works for you great - if not, PM me and I can start the process of activating any lost bones. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 So the replacement package is a single coin rather than 3? Quote Link to comment
+cainrcc Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I guess my Geobone is some where with my red handed coins that were lost in mail Dec.2005 This is odd to have them go missing in the mail system 4 years after the the red handed coins. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 So the replacement package is a single coin rather than 3? Yes. I sent you a "gift" coin that I intended to send anyhow. I want to see how long it takes to arrive. Hopefully, what you'll get is a package of 3 coins followed by a single coin. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I guess my Geobone is some where with my red handed coins that were lost in mail Dec.2005 This is odd to have them go missing in the mail system 4 years after the the red handed coins. It is odd. Especially as the Red-Handed coins were sent from a different Post Office. However, at least this time I kept track of all the tracking numbers so that I can activate them all and mark them as missing. At any rate, let me know if you want me to refund/activate or if you want to see when/if the package arrives to Atlantagal. I sent out about 30 packages as follow-ups - so I once they start arriving, then I will know for sure that the original batch missing packages are lost or taking the loooooong route. Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Still no Bones here in MA......... Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Still no Bones here in MA......... It seems pretty likely to me that we are looking at some lost bones, so it's up to you. I can refund/activate or we can wait for my "chaser" package to arrive to confirm that they are indeed lost. I'm good either way. Just PM me your wishes. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 So the replacement package is a single coin rather than 3? Yes. I sent you a "gift" coin that I intended to send anyhow. I want to see how long it takes to arrive. Hopefully, what you'll get is a package of 3 coins followed by a single coin. Well nothing in Thursdays mail except another Landsharkz package. Am out of state now till Sunday, but will let you know if anything came when I return home. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I haven't really been watching this thread very closely, but I ordered one, and I don't remember when I ordered it. It just seems like a long time ago! LOL Anyway, I still haven't received it here in Texas. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 I haven't really been watching this thread very closely, but I ordered one, and I don't remember when I ordered it. It just seems like a long time ago! LOL Anyway, I still haven't received it here in Texas. I think that your order was in the second batch that went out January. I haven't heard back from any of the ones sent January, but wouldn't expect to for a bit. The only ones I am really concerned about at this point are the ones that were sent out during the second week of December. I guess in "theory" it's only been 6-7 weeks and over the holidays, but when they are arriving in Australia and Europe before the Southern US - it's a little disappointing. My hope is that the ones I sent out in January will start arriving, and then I'll know for sure that the December batch is "complete" in as much as anything that was sent has arrived or been lost. It's the uncertainty that is annoying! Last week seemed to be slow, but the week before I was about to give-up and assume anything not delivered was lost - and then a bunch arrived! sheesh.... I'm already regretting my decision not to just do face-to-face only! At least with face-to-face there's no question of safe delivery. I suppose I could do signature delivery, but at $17 shipping per package for this - it seems a little "prohibitive". At least I can activate the lost ones so that if they are ever found in the future they will be known as the "lost bones of '08". I've had this happen way back. The very first bones I sent in 2005 I used regular envelopes and the sorting machines "choked" on some. One was found on the floor of the Post Office and sent to Groundspeak (where it lives today). These ones were all bubble mailers, wrapped-up, etc. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I'll keep a better eye on this thread, and will definately let you know when it arrives! Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 WooT !!!! My Geobones arrived today in MA....... There was no date on the green customs label and couldn't make out anything on the postmark... I did notice that the zip code on my address was missing 1 number and a sticker with a bar code and the correct zip code was also on the package,maybe that had something to do with the delay...... Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Whoo-hooo! I just used the PayPal export and print option to create the labels. So it could be that it was cut-off, or you may wish to check your PayPal account just in case it's missing there. I am now inspired to see more arriving. Quote Link to comment
+CHI-TOWN ROMEO Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 If any of these coins are still available please let me know...I could use 2 of them and would be willing to buy them or even trade them for 2 of my personal geocoins,,,Thanks...I'd also be willing to make a trade with one of the people who already bought from you Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I received a package with TWO geobones in it... #119 and #145. So which mailing is this LFD? Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 There was no date on the green customs label and couldn't make out anything on the postmark... I did notice that the zip code on my address was missing 1 number and a sticker with a bar code and the correct zip code was also on the package,maybe that had something to do with the delay...... I had this label too... the one with my correct zipcode and the date it arrived in the US customs..... 1/21. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 I received a package with TWO geobones in it... #119 and #145. So which mailing is this LFD? The TWO bone package is the one with the bones that you would have paid for (everything from 101-199 are the ones I offered for sale). There would be yet another package arriving to you with a number between 201-249 - these are the activated "gift" ones that I have handed out mostly to local cachers and mailed some to folks I know. It is VERY odd that it hit US Customs on the 21st of January! That makes NO sense at ALL. I haven't sent anything out in the past two weeks. So I'm not sure if this is the clearance date and they sat on it for awhile or what? Was it opened? Maybe they didn't like the description and didn't let it pass quickly. I wonder if they scan the sender address? I don't normally send out 50-60 packages at once, so I don't know if my address "flagged" anything. Anyhow - I am very glad you have it. Please let me know when my "chaser" package arrives. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The mailer doesn't appear to havebeen tampered with, but it was rather beat up. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 The mailer doesn't appear to havebeen tampered with, but it was rather beat up. Usually if Customs opens a package they attach a note to that affect. What concerns me the most is the date.... It is a LONG delay in customs. It's giving me visions of the warehouse in Indiana Jones! Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Welcome to the thread that won't die! I'm bumping this thread to get some feedback. 1) If you ordered a Geobone V2 PRIOR to Dec 10th and do not have it - please let me know 2) If you ordered a Geobone V2 AFTER Dec 10th and have gotten it - please let me know 3) If you received a Geobone V2 with a special note - send me a PM. I'm wondering if this special batch are arriving yet. Thanks! Edited January 27, 2009 by Lemon Fresh Dog Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Got ours today, safe and sound. You've got email from me old buddy. Quote Link to comment
+cainrcc Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Welcome to the thread that won't die! I'm bumping this thread to get some feedback. 1) If you ordered a Geobone V2 PRIOR to Dec 10th and do not have it - please let me know 3) If you received a Geobone V2 with a special note - send me a PM. I'm wondering if this special batch are arriving yet. Thanks! No Geobones in WV yet Hopefuly soon Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I got mine today in Texas! Quote Link to comment
+mfamilee Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Recieved our geocoin today in IL. Thank you! Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Order placed this morning No bones to NY as of yet. Has everyone gotten theirs? (I know.. it's only been 3 weeks) Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Order placed this morning No bones to NY as of yet. Has everyone gotten theirs? (I know.. it's only been 3 weeks) No sign of the chaser package yet. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Order placed this morning No bones to NY as of yet. Has everyone gotten theirs? (I know.. it's only been 3 weeks) No sign of the chaser package yet. It went out around Jan 5th or so. I would have hoped it would have arrived in 2-3 weeks. Some of the other gift packages sent at the same time arrived last week - so, once again, it seems there are certain "black holes" for the packages I am sending. They are all very much the same type of packaging, labeling, etc, etc. So why some take longer than others is an enigma surrounded in mystery and wrapped in intrigue. Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Order placed this morning No bones to NY as of yet. Has everyone gotten theirs? (I know.. it's only been 3 weeks) No sign of the chaser package yet. It went out around Jan 5th or so. I would have hoped it would have arrived in 2-3 weeks. Some of the other gift packages sent at the same time arrived last week - so, once again, it seems there are certain "black holes" for the packages I am sending. They are all very much the same type of packaging, labeling, etc, etc. So why some take longer than others is an enigma surrounded in mystery and wrapped in intrigue. As usual, I shudda kept my pants on for 1 more day. They arrived this afternoon and they are just wonderful!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 I believe that one should take their pants off as often as possible. That said - I am very glad the coins arrived. It's like sending your kids to college! You just sit around waiting for them to let you know they made it okay! Quote Link to comment
+Laval K-9 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Still no bones here. I ordered them on December 31st. I wrote you directly but I saw the posts on this thread and thaught I wrote it here too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 It's a little stranger that you don't have your coins - because there aren't any border issues. The coins went out in two "groups" - the Dec 10th group and the Jan 5th group. So the coins you ordered Dec 31st would have been in the Jan 5th group - which are the ones arriving now. So.....in the event that there is someone here from the Dec 10th group that hasn't gotten their coins, they are probably lost. Please contact me if this is the case for you. The best way is via a PM and we'll get the coins activated and deal with the payments. I have no replacement coins and if a coin is lost en route then I'd rather not send to the same location. I'd rather activate them as LOST and then refund. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Chaser package with gift bone arrived today. Your metered postage sticker says 1/19 was the ship date. That's a little more in line with the timeframe I get from Canada. I think your problem was using postage stamps on the original mailers. Edited February 4, 2009 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
+Laval K-9 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks LFD! I'll keep my paws crossed and keep you posted Quote Link to comment
+Mauison Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Chaser package with gift bone arrived today. Your metered postage sticker says 1/19 was the ship date. That's a little more in line with the timeframe I get from Canada. I think your problem was using postage stamps on the original mailers. I got your gift bone yesterday (THANKS!) with a metered postage sticker of 1/19, so it took about two weeks, 3 days to California. AG might be right about using postage stamps. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Grrrrrrr..... It's actually worse than that. I use a mailbox service company and the batch that had all my gift bones were handed into them on the 5th. So they obviously sat on them until the 18th or 19th.... I am not happy However, I suppose I am happy that they are arriving. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Grrrrrrr..... It's actually worse than that. I use a mailbox service company and the batch that had all my gift bones were handed into them on the 5th. So they obviously sat on them until the 18th or 19th.... I am not happy However, I suppose I am happy that they are arriving. Maybe that's what they did with the last ones too. Here in the US, using those services only ads a day max to transit time. Quote Link to comment
+dhenninger Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 A "gift" bone arrived here today!! (postmarked 1/19) It looks even better in person. Thank You very much!! i hope the package I sent to Canada last week will not take as long. Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 hello all - I wanted to post a quick bump to let folks know I haven't forgotten you! At this point - you either have your Geobone or I'll consider it LOST. PM me if you ordered one and DO NOT have it. I will activate it as a lost coin and get you a refund on your purchase price. Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 hello all - I wanted to post a quick bump to let folks know I haven't forgotten you! At this point - you either have your Geobone or I'll consider it LOST. PM me if you ordered one and DO NOT have it. I will activate it as a lost coin and get you a refund on your purchase price. ordered beginning of Jan...are those also lost? Quote Link to comment
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