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apparently my package has to be sent to the other side of the continent because rules

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[–] HollowNaught@lemmy.world 54 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Bro, you do not know the pain of having to pay $70 and waiting two months for something to be imported that Australians have

[–] porous_grey_matter@lemmy.ml 28 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Yeah, for sure, but that's not what this is about. At least Australia is actually far away. Phoenix to Vancouver is like just over half the distance from Sydney to Perth and this package went about three times as far to get there.

Also I think it's not quite as bad anymore these days, at least in NZ we usually get stuff in a week or two now and although it's still expensive the costs have come down a bit too.

[–] Fontasia@feddit.nl 6 points 2 years ago

Having relatives in Perth, I know their recent black Friday purchases from Sydney may not arrive in time for Christmas

[–] HollowNaught@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I was looking at importing some movie posters and half the cost is import, with them not being able to arrive before Christmas

[–] TheFriar@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Oh, yeah. I think a sudden change to the Australian shipping problems would literally be the thing that make Americans finally riot.

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Counter point. You can buy possum fur clothing with same day delivery.

[–] HollowNaught@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I work in a natural fibres shop, and if you can get same day delivery, I guarantee you that you're not getting a good product

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

If i’m ordering possum fur. I’m flexible on quality.

[–] HollowNaught@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Furs, wools and skins are some of the things that, if made and treated well, will last decades

Do not skimp on them

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Wise words to say when handing your vintage possum garments down to the next generation.

[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 2 years ago

so, if there made poorly they might last years?

[–] Mrfiddles@feddit.nl 3 points 2 years ago

Fuck me, this is the first Lemmy comment that actually made me laugh out loud.

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago