ebay global shipping program ?

[libby 1957dog]

cant make head nor tail of it ,any help
in a nutshell i bought a 1/4 scale supes from the neca store on ebay on the 19th june ,heres the info from ebay

✓
Last scanned date Friday, 26. Jun. 2015
Package location HODGKINS , IL
Dispatch status In transit
Postage carrier Multiple carriers
Global tracking UPAAB000000112841039
Domestic tracking 1ZA6329EYW98795634
Delivery message In Transit-ARRIVAL SCAN
See full tracking history
Superman - 1/4 Scale Figure - Superman ( Christopher Reeve ) - NECA
Superman - 1/4 Scale Figure - Superman ( Christopher Reeve ) - NECA
Item price USD 104.99
Quantity 1
Item number 251997957307
Delivery service International Priority Shipping


heres the info from ups

Scheduled Delivery Updated To:
Wednesday, 07/01/2015, By End of Day
Last Location:
Departed - Hodgkins, IL, United States, Monday, 06/29/2015



Shipment Progress
What's This?
Location Date Local Time Activity
Hodgkins, IL, United States 06/29/2015 9:42 P.M. Departure Scan
Hodgkins, IL, United States 06/26/2015 8:31 P.M. Arrival Scan
06/25/2015 12:00 P.M. A late UPS trailer arrival has caused a delay. We're adjusting plans to deliver your package as quickly as possible. / Delivery will be rescheduled.
Gardena, CA, United States 06/23/2015 12:41 A.M. Departure Scan
United States 06/22/2015 12:14 P.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS

that delivery date is just to erlanger ky ,and means its taken 12 days ,if it arrives on time ,to get from neca in cali to ky .and it still showing it being in hodgkins il ,approx 300 miles from erlanger ky a 4and a half hour drive .and its been there since friday
is this a rubbish service or what ,then its got to get from erlanger ky to me in the uk ,anyone one used this service or can shine any light on the wheres and wherefores of this service ,and where in the us it will head for before leaving for the uk ,i reckon if its taken ups 6 days to get it 300 miles ,50 miles a day i might get my item in september lol

[Gorn Captain]

The Ebay global shipping program is so complicated (and expensive) I no longer look at items being sold that way.
They're probably shipping it internally from one location to the other before it heads your way.
I guess it takes a couple of days (maybe up to five, with a weekend in it) before it actually leaves the country of origin.
Arrival on July 1st seems optimistic.

I think The Joker has thought up that program.

[palitoy]

It's horse crap and just a cash grab. The "brokerage fees" are three times what I'd normally pay on an item, so there is absolutely no benefit.

It deters foreign purchase, you might as well just write "US only", it has the same effect.

The worst part is, most sellers are duped into using it.

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

Tell me about it! AND they call it 'PRIORITY' shipping. It's got to clear UK customs yet too. Every time I order from the U.S., it takes longer for the package to clear customs than what it does to reach the UK. They're an absolute joke!

Why not just buy Supes from over here? eBay's the only place I've seen them so far for £89.00 inc. p&p.

[libby 1957dog]

thanks for the input guys
cash grab ,yeah i can see that
that 1st july date was for delivery to erlanger ky not the uk ,yeah a few days 3 or 5 to get out of the states but 12 days from purchase date to not even leave the usa, groan
as to why i bought him from the usa ,i optimistically and now foolishly thought as he was in hand at the time of purchase ,i would have received him about now ,i dont think any uk dealers have him in stock atm ,ah well you live and learn ,anyone know where the usa departure point is for global shipping ,please tell me its not back in california lol

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

I bought my Pink Cowled Batman from a seller in the U.S. a few months back and that went via Erlanger from New York taking six days. The good news is that the next stop from Erlanger was my local delivery depot, but that ok another six days. That was using eBay's Global Shipping method. Take a look......

✓ Delivery info received✓ In transit✓ Delivered
Time and date Place Message
Friday, 24. Apr. 2015 6:16 PM LLANELLI HOME DELIVERY (YODEL) Delivered
Thursday, 23. Apr. 2015 9:52 AM LLANELLI HOME DELIVERY (YODEL) Out for Delivery
Thursday, 23. Apr. 2015 9:09 AM LLANELLI HOME DELIVERY (YODEL) Out for Delivery
Thursday, 23. Apr. 2015 5:09 AM LLANELLI SERVICE CENTRE (YODEL) In Transit with Destination Carrier
Thursday, 23. Apr. 2015 5:06 AM LLANELLI SERVICE CENTRE (YODEL) In Transit with Destination Carrier

Monday, 20. Apr. 2015 7:23 PM 13 Ten In Transit with Destination Carrier

Friday, 17. Apr. 2015 3:33 PM Erlanger Shipped from the Global Shipping Center to International Destination
Friday, 17. Apr. 2015 1:21 AM Erlanger Customs Documentation and Labeling
Friday, 17. Apr. 2015 1:04 AM Erlanger Processing at the Global Shipping Center
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 11:59 PM ERLANGER , KY Arrived at the Global Shipping Center-Delivered
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 11:59 PM ERLANGER , KY Delivered
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 9:13 PM CINCINNATI , OH In Transit-Arrived at USPS Facility
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 9:13 PM CINCINNATI , OH Processed through USPS Sort Facility
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 8:13 PM CINCINNATI , OH In Transit-Arrived at Post Office
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 8:13 PM CINCINNATI , OH Arrival at Unit
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 3:13 AM BETHPAGE , NY In Transit-Departed USPS Facility
Wednesday, 15. Apr. 2015 3:13 AM BETHPAGE , NY Departed USPS Facility
Tuesday, 14. Apr. 2015 10:08 PM BETHPAGE , NY In Transit-Arrived at USPS Origin Facility
Tuesday, 14. Apr. 2015 10:08 PM BETHPAGE , NY Arrived at USPS Origin Facility
Tuesday, 14. Apr. 2015 8:53 PM HUNTINGTON , NY In Transit-Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility
Tuesday, 14. Apr. 2015 8:53 PM HUNTINGTON , NY Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility

[hedrap]

The seller sends it to a domestic address, who checks the contents against the invoice and makes sure the package can handle international delivery. From there, it goes to you. The process has two reasons.

1. Stop fraud in a myriad of forms

2. Collect taxes

I don't like it but I swear, when I drop it, I've sold only one thing internationally. And that turned into a freakin headache.

I've begun to wonder if Ebay promote/demote listings overseas based on if the seller has Global marked or not. That would be an easy SEO parameter and it would take domestic sellers some time to figure it out, consider the volatility of exchange rates recently.

[cjefferys]

The worst part is, most sellers are duped into using it.

Yeah, when I list an auction I always have to make sure to unclick the global shipping box, it defaults every time (just like "best offer" which I also always have to unclick). I wonder how much cash ebay ends up raking in from this scam.