Harry Klippton
Not Interested
I made a tayda order recently and was feeling impatient so I coughed up for UPS. UPS just sent me a bill for $6 and change for brokerage fees. I won't make that mistake again
UPS hit me with a brokerage fee from Tayda
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benny_profane
Well-known member
I haven't heard of that either. I have had a Tayda package ripped apart by customs and border protection (repackaged with their own branded tape and a nice sticker!) though.
Harry Klippton
Not Interested
Yup, to the US. The order was $24.12 and I foolishly paid $10.98 for UPS
benny_profane
Well-known member
Wow. that's way less than what I would've expected. I don't think Tayda uses DHL anymore for CONUS shipments. Those always used to fly through the ports without issue. I've had one order go through with UPS without a hiccup though. Sorry that you got dinged with a fee.
Harry Klippton
Not Interested
I'll just stick with 7-16 day USPS from now on
Popnfreshbass
Well-known member
6 bucks? I pay 40-50$ from DHL to Canada. Will try ups next time
SYLV9ST9R
Well-known member
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yep, it’s crazy with DHL, I just use the regular cheap option now that it’s available again (since last spring ai think), habitually here in 3 weeks
finebyfine
Well-known member
Been around that block a few times with DHL (I've only used USPS with Tayda though) but did not know UPS was bad about that too. Thanks for the heads up - I've been tempted when I've been impatient as well
Robert
Reverse Engineer
The DHL option appears to be available again. I've used it quite a few times, only used UPS once, but never been charged any customs/brokerage fees.
I know this is common for Canada (and other international shipments) but I've never heard of a US shipment being charged these fees...
If this is going to be the new norm I'll definitely be using plain old USPS for everything if it isn't an absolute emergency. The usual 9 days isn't so bad.
I know this is common for Canada (and other international shipments) but I've never heard of a US shipment being charged these fees...
If this is going to be the new norm I'll definitely be using plain old USPS for everything if it isn't an absolute emergency. The usual 9 days isn't so bad.
Popnfreshbass
Well-known member
Ya usually 3 weeks for me too. But if my order is too big some times I don’t get the regular mail option
Popnfreshbass
Well-known member
Oh right…. This is why I don’t use UPS
Paradox916
Well-known member
That’s crazy because I just made an order today and UPS was cheaper than USPS... it was only about $12...
Untro
Active member
Ive noticed that if i save up for a big a$$ order from tayda, the DHL shipping is about as much as any other, longer option to the US. It seemed like weight was the deciding factor, but its been a few months since ive put any orders in in general… its been getting harder and harder to source things cheaply it seems…
uranium_jones
Well-known member
Huh. How big are these orders? I ordered 5 enclosures sprinkled with a load WIMA crackpacitors once and it was still maybe $12 from DHL, and UPS was about the same. I rarely use USPS, but that's because no one wants to see me when I don't have my solderin' time in the evening.
jessemhopkins
Member
I have been ordering most parts through Mouser up to now, but I'm making the switch to Tayda. I live in Dallas and Mouser is in a nearby suburb so parts always arrive next-day, but they only offer UPS with a minimum shipping price of $7.99 regardless how small and charge sales tax. My last small order from Tayda shipped for $1 via USPS and no sales tax. Plus they have cheaper prices on a lot of the same parts. I'll wait the extra week to save that much. No-brainer.
Chuck D. Bones
Circuit Wizard
DHL from Tayda has always worked out very well for me. Inexpensive and amazing fast. Bangkok to LA in 4 days for $4. Take that, USPS!!!
