DX Laser confiscated...

[phorsaken]

Hey all, new member here. I've been into lasers ever since I've been little, and am now just getting back into the hobby.

Long story short, I did a bunch of research, and I decided to buy the 200mw NewWish laser from Dealextreme. I didn't expect anything spectacular, but just a fun little toy to play with, (carefully, of course).
Well, after patiently waiting for 2+ weeks, (I used EMS shipping. I know, bad idea), I get it in the mail today, only to find an empty box! The stupid f'ing customs confiscated it. I'm royally pissed off.
I contacted DX already, but I'm just curious if anyone else has any suggestions.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Greenie]

Ouch guy I am sorry to hear that. Hope you can get it back.

 

[SenKat]

Was there a note inside stating it was confscated ? If not - I would suspect postal foul play, as several that I know of have been pilfered in that manner. contact DX and let them know you did not recieve it - and file a claim with the postal service if need be - that is, IF there is no customs notice inside...

 

[phorsaken]

Yes, there was an official US Customs letter stating that it got confiscated. It just figures.

 

[SenKat]

awe, CRAP ! What lousy luck, man ! Keep us all posted as to what DX says about it, okay ? I am sorry you are going through this

 

[phorsaken]

Heh, yeah, it just seems to be my like. It's just a huge downer. I know it's a cheap laser, but I was hoping it would help to motivate me to get back into them.

I'll let you know what DX says. If they even get back to me.

 

[andy71600]

Gah... Hopefully that wont happen to mine... I didn't use EMS shipping so hopefully i'll be safe. My laser left Hong Kong on July 5th so I should be seeing it sometime next week, I hope...

 

[Kenom]

mine came though fine without ems shipping.

 

[Morepower]

Can you tell us exactly what it said ? I'm just curious to know what their reasoning was for confiscating it.

 

[phorsaken]

The note said something along the lines of, "The particular parcel that is inclosed is in breach of customs law for importing this item." Soemthing along those lines.

Just got a reply from DX. Simply put, they say I'm hosed. There's nothing they're willing to do to help. Well, they lost a customer. Ugh. This is so frustrating. I was really looking forward to this little laser.

Anyone have a DX200 they want to sell? :-[

 

[Greenie]

Since I have never ordered anything that has been taken before, will they just keep it for them selfs?
Is there nothing he can do to get it?

 

[SenKat]

The note said something along the lines of, "The particular parcel that is inclosed is in breach of customs law for importing this item."  Soemthing along those lines.

Just got a reply from DX.  Simply put, they say I'm hosed.  There's nothing they're willing to do to help.  Well, they lost a customer.  Ugh.  This is so frustrating.  I was really looking forward to this little laser.

Anyone have a DX200 they want to sell?   :-[

Hey man - if you pay shipping costs, I'll send you a little 8mw one I have...it's not the prettiest, but it'll help feed the addiction ! PM me your addy and such !

 

[timelord]

Sorry to hear about your loss

 

[stevetexas]

that sucks -- I thought DX would be more helpful.  For my edification, was it the expedited or regular shipping??? (what is EMS??)

 

[Daedal]

that sucks -- I thought DX would be more helpful. For my edification, was it the expedited or regular shipping??? (what is EMS??)

Expedite... it's a trouble maker it seems...

Not the first time I hear EMS shipped lasers getting confiscated...

--DDL

 

[phorsaken]

Yeah, it was the expidited, (EMS), shipping.

And DX is still no help whatsoever. Ugh. So f'ing frustrating.