"Space Cowboy" > wrote in
oups.com:

> 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

Thanks Jim for sharing your experience. BTW, the 4 weeks is an estimate
gotten from coresponding with the seller on Ebay; it was shipped last Thurs.
or Fri. The next time I order direct (if there is one) I'll remember what
you said about HK or Taiwan.

Ozzy