DMC and the Canada Post strike

[yearofluigi]

I ordered SN from DMC on November 14 and now I'm in a difficult situation since Canada Post is on strike and I used a Canada Post Flex Delivery location (basically a PO box) as my shipping address.

Here's what has happened so far:

• November 14: I made my order
• November 15: Canada Post went on strike
• November 16: I emailed DMC asking how the strike might affect my order and if I could change my shipping address
• November 17:
  • DMC emailed back, saying he didn't know how the strike would affect my order and asking if I wanted to change my shipping address.
  • I said I'd like him to withhold from shipping my order until I've found another address. (I don't want to use my home address because I live with my parents, so I was planning to look into other PO boxes.)
  • The order shipped anyway that evening >_<
  • I haven't talked to DMC since then. (I guess I can ask him for clarification, but I'd feel kinda stupid asking "hey I know it said it shipped but like did it actually ship???")

I've been checking the tracking information periodically and right now it says, "The postal item has been processed at the office of exchange and handed over for further transportation to the destination country." I've been back and forth with Canada Post and Amazon customer service (I had made an Amazon order before the strike to test the PO box) and no one has any idea what's going on. I've heard that Canada Post is the only carrier that's allowed to ship to their own PO boxes, but I haven't been able to get a simple answer as to whether my package will be delayed, lost, sent back, etc. I just want to know what's happening to my SN

So, uh... Does anyone know what's going on? Any chance the package will go to some distribution centre in my province where I can pick it up manually? Should I just make another order from DMC and have it shipped to a home address? Can I redirect the package while it's shipping? Should I say something to DMC? Would it make sense to wait out the strike? Am I asking too many questions? Any help would be appreciated, even if it's just something like "oh wow that sucks."

 

[BlizzardSnow]

Im worried about that as well! I literally *just* ordered mine today, i hope they get off strike soon but i dunno. You could try to ask the seller, i had a lot of trouble with ordering my sn and they've been nothing but helpful so maybe you could ask for clarification, i really dont think he's going to tell you you're stupid for asking about it, since it also is a pretty expensive order.

 

[Alexei_Kirillov]

If DMC already shipped it I'm not sure there's much you can do except wait it out. Luckily they package SN very securely so I don't think it's problematic if your order waits in some warehouse for a few days/weeks until the strike ends.

 

[samicitchka]

I ordered SN from DMC on November 14 and now I'm in a difficult situation since Canada Post is on strike and I used a Canada Post Flex Delivery location (basically a PO box) as my shipping address.

Here's what has happened so far:

• November 14: I made my order
• November 15: Canada Post went on strike
• November 16: I emailed DMC asking how the strike might affect my order and if I could change my shipping address
• November 17:
  • DMC emailed back, saying he didn't know how the strike would affect my order and asking if I wanted to change my shipping address.
  • I said I'd like him to withhold from shipping my order until I've found another address. (I don't want to use my home address because I live with my parents, so I was planning to look into other PO boxes.)
  • The order shipped anyway that evening >_<
  • I haven't talked to DMC since then. (I guess I can ask him for clarification, but I'd feel kinda stupid asking "hey I know it said it shipped but like did it actually ship???")

I've been checking the tracking information periodically and right now it says, "The postal item has been processed at the office of exchange and handed over for further transportation to the destination country." I've been back and forth with Canada Post and Amazon customer service (I had made an Amazon order before the strike to test the PO box) and no one has any idea what's going on. I've heard that Canada Post is the only carrier that's allowed to ship to their own PO boxes, but I haven't been able to get a simple answer as to whether my package will be delayed, lost, sent back, etc. I just want to know what's happening to my SN

So, uh... Does anyone know what's going on? Any chance the package will go to some distribution centre in my province where I can pick it up manually? Should I just make another order from DMC and have it shipped to a home address? Can I redirect the package while it's shipping? Should I say something to DMC? Would it make sense to wait out the strike? Am I asking too many questions? Any help would be appreciated, even if it's just something like "oh wow that sucks."

According to the news today Canada Post has over 2.1 million packages just sitting at distribution centers and won't be released till after the strike. Hopefully they get their shit sorted soon cause ya it's crap for those of us expecting packages.

 

[yearofluigi]

I emailed DMC a couple days ago to ask if I can still change my shipping address but I haven't gotten a response :( He might be busy dealing with payment issues or something, but I kinda think he's ignoring me because I've already paid and he's already shipped and now he has no incentive to provide good customer service. I guess I'll just wait it out.

 

[TyGuy5]

I'm also interested in this. I'm in Canada and ready to order. I also have a P.O. Box at my local shoppers for my mail. Does DMC come through Canada post for sure? And do you know if it delivered to P.O. Boxes?

Also the strike is obviously going to cause delays which is an issue for me. I'm hoping it ends start of December for holiday season

 

[theolivanderroach]

I ordered recently too. I hope the strike ends soon or that another shipping service delivers it

 

[yearofluigi]

I'm also interested in this. I'm in Canada and ready to order. I also have a P.O. Box at my local shoppers for my mail. Does DMC come through Canada post for sure? And do you know if it delivered to P.O. Boxes?

Also the strike is obviously going to cause delays which is an issue for me. I'm hoping it ends start of December for holiday season

Not sure if DMC always goes through Canada Post, but he did confirm that he's able to deliver to PO boxes. My issue is that I had my order shipped to a Canada Post PO box, and only Canada Post can deliver to those, so if you have your order delivered to a residential address or a different PO box then you may be able to avoid being affected by the strike.

 

[Jubeout]

Not sure if DMC always goes through Canada Post, but he did confirm that he's able to deliver to PO boxes. My issue is that I had my order shipped to a Canada Post PO box, and only Canada Post can deliver to those, so if you have your order delivered to a residential address or a different PO box then you may be able to avoid being affected by the strike.

How do you ask him questions- i have tried Whatsup with no success.

 

[painfree]

From what I read on orders…

Delivery service disruptions | Our company | Canada Post

Get up to date information on mail delivery interruptions affecting Canadian communities and deliveries to and from other countries.

www.canadapost-postescanada.ca

 

[Roadrunner]

Both times I bought from DMC they arrived via Canada post. I'm in the same boat with my meto order, "stuck in the postal strike". Because of the holidays and black Friday online shopping etc, I can't imagine how backed up parcels must be getting. It'll take quite a some time for them to catch up once the strike ends. I was so hoping to be gone before 2025 arrives! Oh well, "we have to play the hand we're dealt" is i think how the saying goes. Hopefully I'll get to CTB not long into the new year.

 

[Ammar753]

I fucking hate this canada post strike. I want my sn really badly. I really can't stand breathing another breath

 

[yearofluigi]

How do you ask him questions- i have tried Whatsup with no success.

In the past I've used the email address at the bottom of the DMC home page, but I haven't gotten a reply from him since November 17. I've tried contacting him twice since then and haven't gotten any replies.

 

[LostLily]

Strange when I contacted him on what's up he answered my questions regarding my order

 

[Roadrunner]

Strange when I contacted him on what's up he answered my questions regarding my order

Yes, me too. WhatsApp has worked well when I've contacted them.

 

[LostLily]

good news , the strike maybe nearly overhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/labour-minister-unveils-steps-to-end-canada-post-strike-1.7144515

 

[pthind94]

I hope this Canada Post strike ends soon. I might just have to risk ordering it to my home. Does anyone know the risks of that?

 

[yearofluigi]

Canada Post strike to end Tuesday as workers ordered back to work - National | Globalnews.ca

Postal operations are set to resume on Tuesday after the CIRB ordered employees to return to work, Canada Post said in a statement.

globalnews.ca

The strike is gonna end on the day I was originally planning on taking my SN, yippee

I hope this Canada Post strike ends soon. I might just have to risk ordering it to my home. Does anyone know the risks of that?

Ordering to your home should be fine if you live alone; I used a PO box because I live with my parents. Also, I got your DM but kept getting an error when I tried to reply to it, so I can say here that you can ask him whether DMC ships to your city. The answer would most likely be yes, but I think it makes sense to ask if you're just trying to see if he's responding. If you're able to get ahold of him and want to make an order, I'd suggest using Western Union money transfer or a prepaid card since you can pay for those with cash.

 

[pthind94]

Canada Post strike to end Tuesday as workers ordered back to work - National | Globalnews.ca

Postal operations are set to resume on Tuesday after the CIRB ordered employees to return to work, Canada Post said in a statement.

globalnews.ca

The strike is gonna end on the day I was originally planning on taking my SN, yippee


Ordering to your home should be fine if you live alone; I used a PO box because I live with my parents. Also, I got your DM but kept getting an error when I tried to reply to it, so I can say here that you can ask him whether DMC ships to your city. The answer would most likely be yes, but I think it makes sense to ask if you're just trying to see if he's responding. If you're able to get ahold of him and want to make an order, I'd suggest using Western Union money transfer or a prepaid card since you can pay for those with cash.

Canada Post strike to end Tuesday as workers ordered back to work - National | Globalnews.ca

Postal operations are set to resume on Tuesday after the CIRB ordered employees to return to work, Canada Post said in a statement.

globalnews.ca

The strike is gonna end on the day I was originally planning on taking my SN, yippee


Ordering to your home should be fine if you live alone; I used a PO box because I live with my parents. Also, I got your DM but kept getting an error when I tried to reply to it, so I can say here that you can ask him whether DMC ships to your city. The answer would most likely be yes, but I think it makes sense to ask if you're just trying to see if he's responding. If you're able to get ahold of him and want to make an order, I'd suggest using Western Union money transfer or a prepaid card since you can pay for those with cash.

Hi,

Thanks for the response. I used my own cc at the end of the day to pay because the prepaid wasn't working. I hope that doesn't set off any flags. I'll be patient now.

 

[Roadrunner]

Yay, now I should soon get my meto order. Once that arrives I'll have everything I need for the SN procedure.

 

[testingthis101010]

Hello, did the SN shipment eventually got through customs, and did it get delivered to your PO box? Thank you!

 

[theolivanderroach]

Any update? Mine hasn't updated since the 29th of November saying en route to Canada :( Lmao Canada Post is prioritizing letters to Santa. What a joke

 

[yearofluigi]

Hello, did the SN shipment eventually got through customs, and did it get delivered to your PO box? Thank you!

Any update? Mine hasn't updated since the 29th of November saying en route to Canada :( Lmao Canada Post is prioritizing letters to Santa. What a joke

No update since the 20th when it said it's en route to Canada :/

The alert from November 27th on this page is a bit reassuring. It sounds like Canada Post is holding onto the package but hasn't processed it yet, which sure is better than the package just being discarded or sent back.

 

[Roadrunner]

I'm sure it will arrive. They are so backed up

 

[yearofluigi]

I'm sure it will arrive. They are so backed up

Yeah. I just gotta be patient I guess...

 

[yearofluigi]

@testingthis101010 @theolivanderroach Got two updates on the 23rd: "Consignment with your postal item has been sent from the airport" and "Сonsignment with your postal item has arrived to the airport of destination country." I got those updates from Aftership, but Canada Post's tracking website says it's still waiting for the item. Seems like things are (mostly) back on track. Merry Christmas to me lol

 

[theolivanderroach]

Mine said it was presented for review on the 18th of December and then again on the 31st.

 

[yearofluigi]

It arrived today!! Omygosh I'm actually pumped. FYI @testingthis101010 @theolivanderroach it came in a small, light, tightly taped up black box (12cm long, 13.3cm wide, 3.2cm tall, and weighed 0.15kg) and was labeled as "Concrete Hardening Accelerator." I haven't opened it yet and don't plan to anytime soon (my next good opportunity to CTB is in April and I'm just gonna hide it until then), so I don't know what the inside is like.

Also @theolivanderroach mine was presented for review on December 27th, only once. Kinda strange that yours was presented for review twice, but hopefully yours should arrive in about a week.

 

[LostLily]

I'm still waiting for mine and I ordered on November 18th. The eta is January 15 th

 

[LostLily]

Finally, I got an update on my order. It is finally in Canada but it being presented at customs for review. I'm feeling nervous now and afraid that they will repossess it. I'm so close to to salvation