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Originally Posted by Miao  I think generally, people are so used to going along with the majority, and the majority of participants are within the USA, so it's almost inconceivable that it would take longer than the USPS/UPS shipping times as a lot choose either method to ship theirs.  I know, it hasn't been even 2 weeks yet since the deadline to ship out. Heck, I'm not in the ge nor have I ever taken part, but I am still waiting for a parcel myself from a YT member for 2 little articles of doggy clothing where I didn't get an ETA but was told it was "packed and ready to be mailed" on May 25th when the payment was received via paypal (US$5 charged for shipping so I'm assuming USPS Priority). And this is being shipped within the USA... But I was going to wait for aother 3 or 4 days when it's clearly been 3 weeks or maybe a month before speaking up. LOL 
I hope the G/E stays fun for everyone. Since I wasn't participating, I was reading some of the posts to try to share some of the joy of the giving and receiving with everyone and get a better feel for it... but for one, I think I might be a little relieved that I did not participate though the beginnings of it certainly does seem fun! |
I was in the states. in flrorida till this past monday.. gave ample posts and made a thread on shipping to canada..
In fact I got people at random to get hold of my buddies to ask if they were going to be home.. so I would know if I needed a signature or how to ship.. I did that because as a member signing up for the GE it was my responsiblity to make sure my buddie got there parcel safely and on time..I got a message my buddies parcel was dilivered.. knowing she was home from pervious pms.. and it was sitting there.. so I found her phone number and called her to say.. your parcel is at the door.. she thanked me as it could have sat there for days she said.. she had been at the pool with the dogs so they did not alert her to the postman..
It is very easy to ask questions when we do not know the how;s, or the why;s.. no question is dumb if you do not know the answer..It is not only canada.. it is shipping within the states.. it is the responsibility of the buddie to ensure the gifts arrive safe and ontime.. I did my part.. I did my shopping.. I read the post made by my buddie.. I look for direction..as this was my responsiblity... with that said.. other canadians have taken part.. and although I am canadian.. there was indeed ample time for a parcel to ship to me while in florida.. in fact if that was me.. I would have made sure parcel went to florida.. for I would have saved money alone in the shipping costs..
anne