Canadian Post Strike - Page 2

davz13 · 12-12-2024, 09:40 AM

I have 2 outstanding cards coming in from Cananda from eBay purchases. Both bought right before the strike. I'm waiting it out, but I have been in contact with both sellers.

One I followed for a few weeks, then finally bought with BIN. I definitely would NOT expect them to edit every listing they had already listed to put "there might be a postal strike in the near future".

I probably would not expect the Auction I won to mention it, neither. They might have been aware it was impending, but who knows. I doubt anyone assumed it would last this long. I thought it would be settled before the Holiday rush.

prospectorgems · 12-12-2024, 09:46 AM

I had a buyer open an item not received for an order shipping to Canada. They seemed to be unaware of the strike (or they were playing dumb). As a seller, I don't typically pay attention to other countries and not researching if their postal services are having issues and if I did, it would be all speculation.

Anyway, ebay would not allow me to put a message in the opened case so I reached out to the buyer and let them know the details and of course, no response back. As a seller I feel bad but I didn't know that when the package was shipped that the Canadian Post would go on strike. Really not sure if ebay will just hold the case open until the strike is over or process a refund and somehow get the item returned to me.

Dredd84 · 12-12-2024, 10:11 AM

This will be the last post I make on this.

I apologize if I came off defensive. I was genuinely looking for input from other members. So that’s my bad on that. Just didn’t expect to get the replies I did.

People have made good points and I can see it was unreasonable to hope for that in the description. I would never rip off a seller. I know it’s out of their control so I will be holding off until I receive the card. It was a gift for a secret Santa I’m in so just sucks I won’t be getting it in time.

Thanks again to everyone and happy collecting.

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newcokeandtaco · 12-12-2024, 11:43 AM

This post was updated a few weeks ago, but does have some information about the situation (mostly for sellers).

community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Canada-Post-Strike-Update/ba-p/34781531

duwal · 12-12-2024, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredd84

Finding another wouldn’t be too hard. My dilemma is that I don’t want to screw over the seller since this is out of their control. I just wish the description would’ve mentioned a possible postal strike because I wouldn’t have made an offer. Is it wrong to proceed with a refund? Who knows when / if the card will ever make it.

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I'd say yes its wrong to request a refund. It sounds like the package was shipped out before the work stoppage took place, we can't really assume that the seller would automatically know if it was a complete stoppage/partial stoppage before it actually was enacted. I would just wait for it or if I really needed to (like you said it wouldn't be to hard to find another) get a copy of the card I'd just purchase another while waiting

hairysasquatch · 12-16-2024, 07:52 PM

Supposedly over tomorrow? Heard from a CDN source.

quincy · 12-17-2024, 08:18 PM

The Industrial Relations Board ordered the posties back to work. The union has chosen to comply with the order. As of Tuesday Dec 17, mail is moving again. Some outlets are accepting new mail. The union stated that delivery will resume on Thursday Dec 19.

It's gonna be a gongshow.

AwesomeBrian · 12-24-2024, 01:35 PM

Got mine today! USPS still not shipping to Canada but it is coming in at least

hairysasquatch · 12-24-2024, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeBrian

Got mine today! USPS still not shipping to Canada but it is coming in at least

Still waiting for mine - probably February.

frenchquarter · 12-24-2024, 02:54 PM

I noticed the Canadian buyers have started purchasing cards again. I had 2 Canadians purchase cards this morning.

Welcome back!

ScottBreaks · 12-30-2024, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchquarter

I noticed the Canadian buyers have started purchasing cards again. I had 2 Canadians purchase cards this morning.

Welcome back!

Just need USPS to start accepting Canadian bound mail again. Been sitting on three orders for a few weeks now.

JeffG1954 · 01-06-2025, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottBreaks

Just need USPS to start accepting Canadian bound mail again. Been sitting on three orders for a few weeks now.

The USPS is once again accepting mail headed to Canada.....likely still delays due to the backlog.

chrisfaceoff · 01-08-2025, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffG1954

The USPS is once again accepting mail headed to Canada.....likely still delays due to the backlog.

I have 2 orders on eBay to ship since 12/12. Even though USPS is allowing packages, I still cannot generate a label through ebay as of this morning. Ebay hasnt even given me an update to when this will be resolved and the person I talked to yesterday just said "we piggyback off of the USPS system"

Luckily one of the buyers is super understanding I cant control this, but this is absurd.

sedin26 · 01-12-2025, 02:05 PM

I am now seeing incoming packages from the US to Canada cross customs and head my way. These were mailed after USPS started accepting them again. I'm also receiving PWE again.

I think there are still some delays but it's getting close to normal.

davz13 · 01-13-2025, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davz13

I have 2 outstanding cards coming in from Cananda from eBay purchases. Both bought right before the strike. I'm waiting it out, but I have been in contact with both sellers.

One I followed for a few weeks, then finally bought with BIN. I definitely would NOT expect them to edit every listing they had already listed to put "there might be a postal strike in the near future".

I probably would not expect the Auction I won to mention it, neither. They might have been aware it was impending, but who knows. I doubt anyone assumed it would last this long. I thought it would be settled before the Holiday rush.

Update:
I've received 1 of the 2 cards.

So they're slowly making their way into the USA

davz13 · 02-07-2025, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davz13

Update:
I've received 1 of the 2 cards.

So they're slowly making their way into the USA

Forgot to update. About a week later I received the 2nd package I was waiting on.

I hope everyone has gotten what they bought from Canada before/during the strike

12-12-2024, 09:40 AM	#26
davz13 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: WV Posts: 351	I have 2 outstanding cards coming in from Cananda from eBay purchases. Both bought right before the strike. I'm waiting it out, but I have been in contact with both sellers. One I followed for a few weeks, then finally bought with BIN. I definitely would NOT expect them to edit every listing they had already listed to put "there might be a postal strike in the near future". I probably would not expect the Auction I won to mention it, neither. They might have been aware it was impending, but who knows. I doubt anyone assumed it would last this long. I thought it would be settled before the Holiday rush. __________________ I collect all WVU Alumni: NFL - Amos Zereoue, Steve Slaton, Pat White, Rasul Douglas, Avon Cobourne, Quincy Wilson, Garrett Greene, Owen Schmitt, Will Grier, David Sills, Tavon Austin, Geno Smith, Charles Sims, Wendell Smallwood, Sam Huff, Chuck Howley, etc. NBA - Jerry West, Miles McBride, Jevon Carter, etc. MLB - Jedd Gyorko, Victor Scott II, etc.

12-12-2024, 11:43 AM	#29
newcokeandtaco Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 346	This post was updated a few weeks ago, but does have some information about the situation (mostly for sellers). community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/Canada-Post-Strike-Update/ba-p/34781531 Last edited by newcokeandtaco; 12-12-2024 at 11:48 AM.

12-16-2024, 07:52 PM	#31
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 36,853	Supposedly over tomorrow? Heard from a CDN source. __________________ I am going signature-free

12-12-2024, 09:46 AM	#27
prospectorgems Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,263 hobbygems	I had a buyer open an item not received for an order shipping to Canada. They seemed to be unaware of the strike (or they were playing dumb). As a seller, I don't typically pay attention to other countries and not researching if their postal services are having issues and if I did, it would be all speculation. Anyway, ebay would not allow me to put a message in the opened case so I reached out to the buyer and let them know the details and of course, no response back. As a seller I feel bad but I didn't know that when the package was shipped that the Canadian Post would go on strike. Really not sure if ebay will just hold the case open until the strike is over or process a refund and somehow get the item returned to me.

12-12-2024, 10:11 AM	#28
Dredd84 Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,065	This will be the last post I make on this. I apologize if I came off defensive. I was genuinely looking for input from other members. So that’s my bad on that. Just didn’t expect to get the replies I did. People have made good points and I can see it was unreasonable to hope for that in the description. I would never rip off a seller. I know it’s out of their control so I will be holding off until I receive the card. It was a gift for a secret Santa I’m in so just sucks I won’t be getting it in time. Thanks again to everyone and happy collecting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-17-2024, 08:18 PM	#32
quincy Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canadian Tattooine Posts: 598 quincy quincy	The Industrial Relations Board ordered the posties back to work. The union has chosen to comply with the order. As of Tuesday Dec 17, mail is moving again. Some outlets are accepting new mail. The union stated that delivery will resume on Thursday Dec 19. It's gonna be a gongshow.

12-24-2024, 01:35 PM	#33
AwesomeBrian Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE O-H-I-O Posts: 6,015	Got mine today! USPS still not shipping to Canada but it is coming in at least

12-24-2024, 02:54 PM	#35
frenchquarter Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 734 buymycards! frenchquartercards	I noticed the Canadian buyers have started purchasing cards again. I had 2 Canadians purchase cards this morning. Welcome back!

01-12-2025, 02:05 PM	#39
sedin26 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 117	I am now seeing incoming packages from the US to Canada cross customs and head my way. These were mailed after USPS started accepting them again. I'm also receiving PWE again. I think there are still some delays but it's getting close to normal.