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| | | Author: | Alizarin  | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 11:44 | | Subject: | US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 278 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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| | | | | Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 11:52 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 87 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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I think you'd be justified in cancelling this order out of precaution. You
may also want to report this member, if you have not done so already: https://www.bricklink.com/problemMember.asp
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| | | | | | | Author: | Alizarin | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 11:59 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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Thanks so much for the advice. I will wait a little bit before taking action
to see if anyone else has anything to add, but otherwise do as you said. I just
wanted to ask the community which has more experience than I do before doing
anything drastic. I will update everyone if/when I take action.
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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| | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 12:05 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 77 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
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Bricklink cannot force anyone to complete a transaction. If you are not comfortable
then don't send it. You might get negative feedback but BL might remove it
as they are shopping from Russia. You can ask and see. You could also leave them
negative feedback to warn others, and if they go hematite then they will get
blocked from many stores automatically if they have selected that option.
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| | | | | Author: | ghyde | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:18 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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Have you straight out tried to message the buyer through the BrickLink messaging
system to ask them why they're using a freight forwarding address to Russia?
If they're a legitimate buyer, perhaps they have an explanation that may
be plausible. It is of course up to you to decide if you believe their response
to your message, but be sure not to respond to any replies generated outside
of the BrickLink messaging system.
If they are trying to scam you, or someone else, their replies will very likely
indicate this. I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
Inquire to the buyer for information relating to why they are doing this, but
as I mentioned above, be super careful. I cannot emphasize this enough, you need
to exercise caution when dealing with unfamiliar circumstances regarding a BrickLink
order.
Cheers ...
ghyde
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| | | | | | | Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:19 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:23 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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+1 not to long ago I sent a to an American shipping forwarding company
which from what I was able to see was then shipped to Japan. 0 issues happened
during the transaction. buyer paid then I shipped
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:52 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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+1 not to long ago I sent a to an American shipping forwarding company
which from what I was able to see was then shipped to Japan. 0 issues happened
during the transaction. buyer paid then I shipped
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The difference is that there aren't sanctions on Japan, blocks on Japanese
buyers buying from sellers here, blocks on Japanese buyers using PayPal or long
delays shipping into Japan.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:55 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, yorbrick writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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+1 not to long ago I sent a to an American shipping forwarding company
which from what I was able to see was then shipped to Japan. 0 issues happened
during the transaction. buyer paid then I shipped
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The difference is that there aren't sanctions on Japan, blocks on Japanese
buyers buying from sellers here, blocks on Japanese buyers using PayPal or long
delays shipping into Japan.
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yah I was referring more so to using shipping forwarding instead of to russia
as the second part of it where it said "it's highly unusual for a buyer
to be using a freight forwarding address," they also added "especially
if it's in Russia." so I was referring to the first part of it since
it wasn't only addressing the russia part but I could see how I mad it confusing
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 19:05 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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+1 not to long ago I sent a to an American shipping forwarding company
which from what I was able to see was then shipped to Japan. 0 issues happened
during the transaction. buyer paid then I shipped
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The OP is virtue signaling more than anything IMO.
Crystal
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 19:12 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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+1 not to long ago I sent a to an American shipping forwarding company
which from what I was able to see was then shipped to Japan. 0 issues happened
during the transaction. buyer paid then I shipped
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The OP is virtue signaling more than anything IMO.
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so it would seem
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | ghyde | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:26 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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If there's a legitimate and valid reason to use a freight forwarder rather
than the country's own postal system, then the buyer in question should be
willing to explain it to the seller in this transaction.
If they are not forthcoming with valid explanations, then the seller has a valid
concern regarding the transaction.
Cheers ...
ghyde
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 14:31 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, ghyde writes:
| | In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, ghyde writes:
| | I would be super careful though, it's highly unusual for a
buyer to be using a freight forwarding address, especially if it's in Russia.
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Can't speak to Russia but it's not at all unusual for buyers to use freight-forwarders.
It's not exactly common but it does happen.
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If there's a legitimate and valid reason to use a freight forwarder rather
than the country's own postal system, then the buyer in question should be
willing to explain it to the seller in this transaction.
If they are not forthcoming with valid explanations, then the seller has a valid
concern regarding the transaction.
Cheers ...
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seller might not offer shipping to their country or its cheaper to have multiple
package delivered locally in that country then bundled together and shipped out.
literally just a hour or so ago I did the exact same thing with some purchases
from overseasons. I paid 1 $80ish CAD shipping charge to get like 10 plus orders
weighing about 7 kilos shipped (excluding local shipping costs) instead of paying
about $30 per package
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| | | | | Author: | pitz8008 | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 15:52 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 74 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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If the Paypal and Bricklink addresses match, mail the package and be done with
it.
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| | | | | Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 16:18 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 97 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| | | | | | | Author: | rtzx9r | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 21:56 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, popsicle writes:
| | Interesting. As far as my awareness reaches nowadays, the export controls portion
of the 2022 sanctions remain in place. Too tired to get into possible ramifications
if indeed the freight forwarder operating here in the states, is as you say a
"Russian company"
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1329639
In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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If the PayPal address matches the US ship to address, what’s it matter where
it goes after? Your work is done, it’s delivered to the buyer at the US address.
They can’t claim it wasn’t delivered to wherever they really are as that was
never part of the equation.
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 22:48 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 18, 2023 21:03 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, rtzx9r writes:
| | If the PayPal address matches the US ship to address, what’s it matter where
it goes after? Your work is done, it’s delivered to the buyer at the US address.
They can’t claim it wasn’t delivered to wherever they really are as that was
never part of the equation.
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Violating international trade sanctions is kind of a big deal. If a seller suspects
that a package may be destined for Russia, even if they don't have full proof,
they'd be wise to cancel the order and report the member. Some would even
argue they've a responsibility to do so.
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| | | | | Author: | Alizarin | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 22:43 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| --Update--
I asked the buyer if they had another address that they could ship to instead
of the one they provided, as I was not comfortable shipping to a shipping/freight
forwarder where the likely destination was Russia. They said they did not have
another. I said I would unfortunately be cancelling the order, while apologizing
that I could not help them more. Soon after I sent the buyer this message, they
requested the order be canceled themselves, so I canceled the order for them.
I will think a little while for what to give for feedback, before I post something
for this user.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to comment and offer your thoughts, I
really appreciate it.
-Alizarin
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| | | | | | | Author: | calebfishn | | Posted: | Feb 17, 2023 12:44 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | --Update--
I asked the buyer if they had another address that they could ship to instead
of the one they provided, as I was not comfortable shipping to a shipping/freight
forwarder where the likely destination was Russia. They said they did not have
another. I said I would unfortunately be cancelling the order, while apologizing
that I could not help them more. Soon after I sent the buyer this message, they
requested the order be canceled themselves, so I canceled the order for them.
I will think a little while for what to give for feedback, before I post something
for this user.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to comment and offer your thoughts, I
really appreciate it.
-Alizarin
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The buyer requested cancellation. You agreed to cancel. It was mutual. What need
is there for any feedback at all?
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 18, 2023 21:06 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, calebfishn writes:
| | The buyer requested cancellation. You agreed to cancel. It was mutual. What need
is there for any feedback at all?
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Perhaps to warn other sellers, or to applaud the buyer for their cooperation.
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| | | | | Author: | molten.brick | | Posted: | Feb 17, 2023 11:53 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| Russian children might like some LEGO during these times.
In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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| | | | | | | Author: | 1001bricks | | Posted: | Feb 17, 2023 11:57 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, molten.brick writes:
| | Russian children might like some LEGO during these times.
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Sure, but what Ukrainian children would like?
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | molten.brick | | Posted: | Feb 17, 2023 12:03 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| They'd probably like some LEGO
In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, molten.brick writes:
| | Russian children might like some LEGO during these times.
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Sure, but what Ukrainian children would like?
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| | | | | | | Author: | evansar | | Posted: | Feb 17, 2023 15:27 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, molten.brick writes:
| | Russian children might like some LEGO during these times.
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Little Timofey probably isn't too hard up if he can afford a $500 castle
set.
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| | | | | Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Feb 18, 2023 21:48 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Alizarin writes:
| | Hello,
I recently received an order from a new user (0 Feedback) with an address in
Delaware, USA. The address is for a freight forwarding company (Shiptor, 1600
Johnson Way, New Castle, DE), which is a Russian company and will ship into Russia.
The phone number they provide has been linked multiple times to scams. I do not
ship to Russia, do not want to ship to Russia, and have no future plans to do
so either. I think this user is trying to get around sanctions and/or customs
fees.
When this buyer first contacted me, I was a little suspect of them, but I have
had other new buyers act in similar ways, and they were great buyers. After I
emailed photos of the set (75227) to the buyer, I got a response almost immediately,
and it sounded very different to the previous message that I had received. This
started to raise red flags for me, but after I got the shipping address I knew
something fishy was going on.
They requested an invoice, which I have not filled out yet, so I have not received
payment yet either.
Do I have any justification to cancel the order, or do I have to go through with
it?
Any help or insight would be appreciated,
Thanks,
-Alizarin
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You don't have enough information on what happens to the order and where
it goes. You ship to an address in USA. That is the end of story for you.
If the company is Russian and they do business inside USA, shipping to Russia,
then they are certainly legit.
I have personally used freight forwarding companies as a buyer. As a seller,
I don't have any problem to ship to a freight forwarding company, except
if the order's value is very high.
There may be a buyer in Russia, using the address of his uncle or friend in USA
to buy from you and then ask hiss uncle/friend to ship to his address in Russia.
Are you going to do an investigation on all buyers to learn what they plans to
do with their Lego?!
What is the difference of shipping to a freight forwarding company from shipping
to an uncle of a Russian?
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| | | | | | | Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 18, 2023 22:23 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, SezaR writes:
| | There may be a buyer in Russia, using the address of his uncle or friend in USA
to buy from you and then ask hiss uncle/friend to ship to his address in Russia.
Are you going to do an investigation on all buyers to learn what they plans to
do with their Lego?!
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No, but in this case the seller has reason to believe that the package is destined
for Russia. It would be one thing if the package were addressed to a private
individual, but a quick Google search reveals that Shiptor is a freight forwarder
based in Moscow.
Doing business with Russia isn't prohibited per se, and I do wonder what
a Russian company is doing in Delaware. It may very well be that this is allowed,
but the seller has decided to cancel the order out of an abundance of caution.
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | Feb 18, 2023 22:38 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, wildchicken13 writes:
| | No, but in this case the seller has reason to believe that the package is destined
for Russia. It would be one thing if the package were addressed to a private
individual, but a quick Google search reveals that Shiptor is a freight forwarder
based in Moscow.
Doing business with Russia isn't prohibited per se, and I do wonder what
a Russian company is doing in Delaware. It may very well be that this is allowed,
but the seller has decided to cancel the order out of an abundance of caution.
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Actually, upon further reflection, I realize that just because the freight forwarder
is based in Russia does not necessarily imply that the package itself is destined
for Russia. In particular, Shiptor serves a number of countries.
So, I think SezaR is right, we do not have enough information about where the
package is going.
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2023 01:25 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Help, wildchicken13 writes:
| | No, but in this case the seller has reason to believe that the package is destined
for Russia. It would be one thing if the package were addressed to a private
individual, but a quick Google search reveals that Shiptor is a freight forwarder
based in Moscow.
Doing business with Russia isn't prohibited per se, and I do wonder what
a Russian company is doing in Delaware. It may very well be that this is allowed,
but the seller has decided to cancel the order out of an abundance of caution.
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Actually, upon further reflection, I realize that just because the freight forwarder
is based in Russia does not necessarily imply that the package itself is destined
for Russia. In particular, Shiptor serves a number of countries.
So, I think SezaR is right, we do not have enough information about where the
package is going.
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Often this will be given using a code in the shipping address.
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| | | | | Author: | RFC | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2023 04:07 | | Subject: | Re: US buyer using freight forwarder to Russia | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| Why wouldn't they ask a European or Asian seller
They have enough set (75227) in stock
Some sellers have no problem shipping to Russia.
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USA, New Hampshire
United Kingdom, England
Australia, Queensland
Canada, Ontario
France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Netherlands, Noord-Brabant