That seems typical. I think it is also a function of Where in China.
There are still rural parts. Did you notice a postmark date? Maybe
they were slow in getting it out of the door. I had one shipment
languish in China Post for nearly seven weeks, probably at Customs,
when it arrived with the one behind it sent four weeks earlier. It is
probably sent by default as Sea,Air,Surface(SAS). The slow boat from
China doesn't leave everyday of the week. I've seen indications of
once a week or maybe every two. The fastest I've seen is two weeks and
that seller probably has an export license so doesn't worry about China
Post clearing customs. I also get the feeling Big Brother is watching
so maybe things speed up after a couple of shipments. Someone is
attaching my Zipcode as a barcode. Anything from Hong Kong or Taiwan
is lickety split.

Jim

Ozzy wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Bought a brick of black pu-erh from imperialteagarden on Ebay. They sent it
> by China Post (which maybe is China's version of USPS, for all I know), and
> the ship time is 4 weeks for my area. That's a little long, isn't it? Their
> record on Ebay was 100% positive, dating back to '03, but usually mentioned
> fast shipment; anyone else on the group deal with them and have similar
> delivery times? Would appreciate any advice or feedback.
>
> Ozzy