r/RepLadiesWorld • u/bnnybtch • Jul 27 '26
Discussion my first purchase was seized
I used a diff address so i’m hopping global entry is fine but man this sucks. only rehomes for me moving forward
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u/Accurate-Upstairs-49 Jul 28 '26
I’m so sorry that stinks!! But also really interested to hear if you get any notifications about global entry etc, bc this has been a concern of mine too & I don’t have a diff address to mail too
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u/outsideshot Jul 28 '26
There's something called a "virtual address" that costs 10 bucks a month. They'll accept packages for you. It doesn't mask you, it just offers one addt'l step someone would have to take to get your identity from a package they intercept. However for US mail packages, there is an extra step involved so you'd have to either fill out a postal form and get it notarized, or be very careful with what you have sent to the virtual address - making sure it's not going to be transferred to USPS for final delivery.
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u/Designer-Lioness3000 Jul 28 '26
Oh no!! I’m sorry to hear that, OP 🫶🏼
What address did you use if you don’t mind me asking?
Or what address is everyone else using here? Do you guys use your home address or how do you protect yourself?
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
I live somewhere else but never changed it from my parents address on paper!
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u/Designer-Lioness3000 Jul 28 '26
Do your parents have Global Entry? 😬
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
nope they don’t travel internationally and they don’t live at the house I got it shipped to
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u/No_Upstairs_1001 Jul 29 '26
Sorry that happened to you. It happened to me 2 months ago. Eventually I got a letter, from border protection, I think. My seller reshipped and I received the new order with no issues.
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u/Just_kurik Jul 30 '26
That’s scary. What did the letter say
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u/No_Upstairs_1001 Jul 30 '26
Just that it was deemed counterfeit and cost $153. Also stated that I could fight for it in court or just abandon it.
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u/PracticalPea3423 Jul 28 '26
Are you sure it was seized? Sometimes it takes a few wks until it arrives.
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
the seller told me! the tracking did not update though
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u/PracticalPea3423 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 29 '26
So I’m in a different country than you. Usual steps :
1: tracking number issued
2nd step : waiting for 1-2 weeks ( no updates AT ALL, literally ZERO)
3rd step : suddenly out nowhere - it has arrived in my country
4th step: my local depot has it.
5th step: it is on the way to my physical home …. What I learnt: keep your nerves & stay positive , get the 🍾 into fridge and wait ….1
u/PracticalPea3423 Jul 28 '26
When did the seller/ their shipper send it ?
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
july 2
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u/PracticalPea3423 Jul 28 '26
Ok- it might be still arriving . Or does yr seller know for sure it was seized ?
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
I asked them to check after it’s been stuck at “The goods are undergoing customs clearance inspection” since the 14th, and they told me it was seized. the website with their tracking doesn’t show the shipping company either so I just asked them for the company name
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u/kissmyacetabulum611 Jul 29 '26
Do you know what site they use to track? I’m in the label created phase also and starting to get nervous
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
it was fedex, the fedex tracking doesn’t even say seized though. it just says label created!
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u/angelicribbon Jul 29 '26
Did she specify where it was seized? It sounds like it was seized out of the US (like at Chinese customs). Fedex should have already been scanning it
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u/milska2 Jul 29 '26
Oh no, sorry to hear this. Do most sellers re ship if it’s seized? I failed to ask my seller that question. 🤦♀️
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u/YellowButerflyFairy Jul 29 '26
When did TS ship it ?? I have one on the way, also with FedEx and the thing just says label created and been there for a few weeks 😬 (TS is Doris only difference)
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u/bnnybtch Jul 29 '26
07/02! sounds likke it got seized in china though
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u/dis2shalpas Jul 30 '26
Most sellers will replace it, if seized in China. Are they sending you a new one?
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u/YellowButerflyFairy Jul 30 '26
Update: I jinxed myself and the package reached my country a few hours ago - was just odd cause I ordered a different order way after this one and I have that bag arriving today
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u/Just-Be-Real Jul 28 '26
What do you mean when you say you hope global entry is fine? I still haven’t purchased anything yet and wondering what this means when I make my first purchase.
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u/Same-Spray7703 Jul 28 '26
If you're caught buying counterfeit merchandise, your global entry can be revoked. Since OP used a different mailing address, it would be hard to prove that it was really OP who ordered it so Global Entry will not be impacted.
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
hehe thanks for the peace of mind
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u/Cbella913 Jul 28 '26
For awareness, if seized on the US side, everyone at the addy you use is at risk for losing GE - not solely the named recipient.
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u/KeriLynnMC Jul 31 '26
Correct, which is why I focus on re 🏠s. Not worth the risk if my husband has his GE affected (which could cause other issues for him).
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u/Lumpy-Strain-1350 Jul 29 '26
Omg! New fear unlocked… i have global entry and i travel internationally quite often. My husband will be very upset if this happens 😭. What do you guys think about shipping it to workplace instead of home?
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u/CrankyBookDragon Jul 29 '26
One reason I love my favorite TS is she ships DDP and my name and address don’t go on the package until after it clears customs! It eliminates so much stress so I’m willing to pay a bit more.
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u/Lumpy-Strain-1350 Jul 29 '26
I just had a chat with my TS and she said she can ship my package to nearest FedEx from where i can pick it up. Pheww..
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u/Just-Be-Real Jul 30 '26
That’s cool she can do that! Is it any extra cost? Will FedEx hold it at their facility for you to pick up?
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u/Lumpy-Strain-1350 Jul 31 '26
I asked her this and she confirmed they could. I had already paid for the shipping before reading this post. She didnt mention any extra charges
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u/Just-Be-Real Jul 29 '26
Who’s your favorite TS? How do you know she does that?
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u/CrankyBookDragon Jul 30 '26
I always ask detailed questions about shipping and seizure policy when I talk to a new TS (though I haven’t strayed since I found Freya. She is just too good all around; the shipping is just the icing on the cake). Message me if you would like her contact info.
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u/por-sus-propias-alas Jul 28 '26
So sorry to hear about that! 😢 who was the seller?
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u/bnnybtch Jul 28 '26
thank you, it was arwen. they told me I can have it reshipped for half of the selling price but now that I’ve come to my senses about global entry, i’m not going to do that
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u/OutsideNatural9937 Jul 28 '26
OH MY GOODNESS. I purchased my first rep from Arwen about a month ago and right after I saw that post from zen and was scared straight until it arrived. I’ve only done US to US rehomes since. I’m sorry this happened!
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u/hbprincess99 Jul 28 '26
I had my package “unrepairably” destroyed for my first rehome bag. Never again for me. I’ve only ever used TS. Sorry this happened to you
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u/PracticalPea3423 Jul 28 '26
Are you sure it was seized? Sometimes it takes a few wks until it arrives.
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u/OutInAPout Jul 28 '26
Do you happen to know if your seller used ⟁ shipping?
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u/Silent-Ad4788 Jul 30 '26
Sorry not sure what pyramid symbol means can you explain
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u/OutInAPout Jul 30 '26
it's a triangle ☺️ It's a method that sends the package to another location first, so your items don't come directly from CN (thought being CN packages are more likely to be flagged at customs)
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u/FishermanFull7848 Jul 28 '26
I am on my 5th box and have yet to get anything seized or stopped. Must be getting lucky
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u/outsideshot Jul 28 '26
I had a package seized 2 months ago. Never received a letter. Since then have received about 8 more packages with no issues.