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Occasionally, I have to ship a package with the US Postal Service. It has become a nightmare due to missed (scheduled) pickups and delayed tracking updates.
Tracking numbers are often useless because packages are not scanned at key locations and updates take days to be sent. Recently, I received email notification of a delivery 8 days after the event!
USPS tracking is rarely as good as FedEx tracking, but now it is solely a cause of frustration.
If you are having problems getting USPS tracking updates, you are not alone.
OM.
Occasionally, I have to ship a package with the US Postal Service. It has become a nightmare due to missed (scheduled) pickups and delayed tracking updates.
Tracking numbers are often useless because packages are not scanned at key locations and updates take days to be sent. Recently, I received email notification of a delivery 8 days after the event!
USPS tracking is rarely as good as FedEx tracking, but now it is solely a cause of frustration.
If you are having problems getting USPS tracking updates, you are not alone.
OM.It must have to do with only outgoing packages! I order from ADC frequently, not ED stuff, and once it leaves India it seems to land in NY hours later and delivered to me a day or two later a couple hours from NY. Last package was six business days from order date. It always flies through customs in NY immediately, probably because there are US customs officers in India it has to go thru.
I've had 2 packages delayed from India that was inspected by customs. When that happens it takes about 2 month, so all you can do is sit pretty and wait it out.
Occasionally, I have to ship a package with the US Postal Service. It has become a nightmare due to missed (scheduled) pickups and delayed tracking updates.
Tracking numbers are often useless because packages are not scanned at key locations and updates take days to be sent. Recently, I received email notification of a delivery 8 days after the event!
USPS tracking is rarely as good as FedEx tracking, but now it is solely a cause of frustration.
If you are having problems getting USPS tracking updates, you are not alone.
OM.
I've had 2 packages delayed from India that was inspected by customs. When that happens it takes about 2 month, so all you can do is sit pretty and wait it out.US Customs is the wild card in estimating delivery time from India. I've had packages cleared in one day, while others took weeks. Sometimes, packages are returned to the sender.
Any delivery in under three weeks is good. Having a month's supply of vitamins on hand when you order from India will minimize the risk of running out of meds.
OM.
When I did get a package stopped by US Customs, it was opened and resealed with their US Customs tape and a letter. I guess I could be on a list for pecker pills LOL (no biggie) but waiting for the your shipment to arrive, sux (2 months, twice).
US Customs is the wild card in estimating delivery time from India. I've had packages cleared in one day, while others took weeks. Sometimes, packages are returned to the sender.
Any delivery in under three weeks is good. Having a month's supply of vitamins on hand when you order from India will minimize the risk of running out of meds.
OM.
My latest shipment of medication from India was opened and inspected by US Customs. It was shocking to see the small carton re-taped with green US Customs tape. There were no problems or complaints from them about the contents. The Customs declaration was accurate, and all the quantities were within the informal 90-day supply allowance. Of course, I never order controlled substances.
This order marked the first time my carton was opened and resealed with Customs tape. Despite the increased scrutiny, my shipment cleared Customs within three days.
With the renewed US focus on patent protection and recognition of problems with controlled substances, I believe the Customs regulations will be enforced more strictly than the recent past.
To avoid problems with purchases for my family, I will limit quantities to 90 tablets / capsules of each medication.
There is an announced effort to lower US drug prices. It's possible that as part of any "deal" with Pharma, Customs may no longer allow individuals to import prescription meds. If that occurs, I will stop placing orders.
Good luck.
World Wise
06-05-18, 10:55
My latest shipment of medication from India was opened and inspected by US Customs. It was shocking to see the small carton re-taped with green US Customs tape. There were no problems or complaints from them about the contents. The Customs declaration was accurate, and all the quantities were within the informal 90-day supply allowance. Of course, I never order controlled substances.
This order marked the first time my carton was opened and resealed with Customs tape. Despite the increased scrutiny, my shipment cleared Customs within three days.
With the renewed US focus on patent protection and recognition of problems with controlled substances, I believe the Customs regulations will be enforced more strictly than the recent past.
To avoid problems with purchases for my family, I will limit quantities to 90 tablets / capsules of each medication.
There is an announced effort to lower US drug prices. It's possible that as part of any "deal" with Pharma, Customs may no longer allow individuals to import prescription meds. If that occurs, I will stop placing orders.
Good luck.Interesting OM. Maybe the Pharma Industry is demanding the Gov't restrict imports in exchange for somewhat lower drug prices domestically. Maybe. Food for thought.
My latest shipment of medication from India was opened and inspected by US Customs. It was shocking to see the small carton re-taped with green US Customs tape. There were no problems or complaints from them about the contents. The Customs declaration was accurate, and all the quantities were within the informal 90-day supply allowance. Of course, I never order controlled substances.
This order marked the first time my carton was opened and resealed with Customs tape. Despite the increased scrutiny, my shipment cleared Customs within three days.
With the renewed US focus on patent protection and recognition of problems with controlled substances, I believe the Customs regulations will be enforced more strictly than the recent past.
To avoid problems with purchases for my family, I will limit quantities to 90 tablets / capsules of each medication.
There is an announced effort to lower US drug prices. It's possible that as part of any "deal" with Pharma, Customs may no longer allow individuals to import prescription meds. If that occurs, I will stop placing orders.
Good luck.This is the second time (twice in a row) where my package from India was opened, and delivered sealed with green US Customs tape. This time, the contents were inspected far more thoroughly than the previous inspection.
A new problem can be the imposition of tariffs. If nothing else, this will increase the likelihood of inspection and possibly the imposition of additional fees.
My orders contain no more than a 90-day supply of specific meds, and the Customs declaration is always accurate.
The situation bears watching.
Good luck!
Member #7201
07-03-18, 21:11
My latest shipment of medication from India was opened and inspected by US Customs. It was shocking to see the small carton re-taped with green US Customs tape. There were no problems or complaints from them about the contents. The Customs declaration was accurate, and all the quantities were within the informal 90-day supply allowance. Of course, I never order controlled substances.
This order marked the first time my carton was opened and resealed with Customs tape. Despite the increased scrutiny, my shipment cleared Customs within three days.
With the renewed US focus on patent protection and recognition of problems with controlled substances, I believe the Customs regulations will be enforced more strictly than the recent past.
To avoid problems with purchases for my family, I will limit quantities to 90 tablets / capsules of each medication.
There is an announced effort to lower US drug prices. It's possible that as part of any "deal" with Pharma, Customs may no longer allow individuals to import prescription meds. If that occurs, I will stop placing orders.
Good luck.I imagine they are just looking for controlled substances, opiates, etc. I'm not aware those can be ordered online from ADC. But other sites might. People use the mail to ship all kinds of illegal stuff and they're just going to crack down on it more. Blue pills / boner pills are probably low on their list of priorities. If they were a problem then customs would have confiscated your shipment. Sounds like it's OK for now.
GB40.
I imagine they are just looking for controlled substances, opiates, etc. I'm not aware those can be ordered online from ADC. But other sites might. People use the mail to ship all kinds of illegal stuff and they're just going to crack down on it more. Blue pills / boner pills are probably low on their list of priorities. If they were a problem then customs would have confiscated your shipment. Sounds like it's OK for now.
GB40.Importing non-FDA-approved prescription drugs is technically illegal. US Customs could seize every shipment, regardless of size and drug. Currently, US Customs allows the delivery of 90-day supplies for personal use. That policy could change OVERNIGHT.
Buying controlled substances online (without a prescription from an unlicensed source) is just like buying the drugs from a street dealer.
There's a new focus on the protection of intellectual property (unlicensed manufacture and sale of US patent-protected medicine) and the possible imposition of tariffs on imported items.
A friend in the UK can no longer receive shipments of ED meds from online sellers in India. And you mentioned ADC, their recent US shipments are from Singapore and Mauritius.
Another member had an issue with his order from ADC:
http://www.usasexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?5458-All-Day-Chemist&p=4450494&viewfull=1#post4450494.
I have been buying a variety of meds for family, including V&C, from a friend-owned drug distribution company for ten years. Customs opened only one of my shipments, and none were rejected.
In the past two months, some of my shipments were in Customs for one month. Again, not opened / inspected / rejected, just slow to clear. I usually order every three months, but I doubled up last month because I sensed the clearance process was changing, i.e., getting more restrictive.
I make every effort to limit the quantities of each med to a 90-day supply.
Please report any issues with Customs clearance of your orders. Your advance payment might be at risk, along with other more ominous consequences.
OM.
The day after I wrote my most recent report, I was notified that my package (containing V&C) cleared Customs in 4-5 days. Perhaps Cantwaitformor's order was among the small percent of shipments that are opened and detained.
My only source of information is from my experience with orders I place. Unfortunately, 4-6 shipments per year does not produce much data.
I hope you guys will report any issues with Customs: Their policies could change overnight.
The day after I wrote my most recent report, I was notified that my package (containing V&C) cleared Customs in 4-5 days. Perhaps Cantwaitformor's order was among the small percent of shipments that are opened and detained.
My only source of information is from my experience with orders I place. Unfortunately, 4-6 shipments per year does not produce much data.
I hope you guys will report any issues with Customs: Their policies could change overnight.My guess is that the increased Customs scrutiny is a result of mail order Fentanyl & Heroine sales as outlined in this 60 Minutes story.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/deadly-fentanyl-bought-online-from-china-being-shipped-through-the-mail-60-minutes-2019-09-15/
Apparently FedEx and UPS complied with the advance notice & screening requirements whereas the USPS never got around to it!
So I just received a letter from the FDA. I had ordered a Viagra / Dapox combo pill from ReliableRx. Same product as ordered from JCM and ADC in the past. Ordering process was smooth and when tracking, it had been stuck at Customs in Chicago for over a week showing "processed through the facility. " Yet nothing delivered to me and no updates since then for over a week. Well, here comes the aforementioned letter. The FDA has ordered the USPS to not deliver! It's at a post office in Chicago somewhere. The letter is a bit vague. I am able to claim it or do nothing and have it destroyed. Does that mean I can go there and still pick it up? Is that what "claimed" means? The letter listed a contact person from the FDA I am to address any correspondence to. Strangely enough, I will actually be in Chicago this week and could potentially pick it up if that is indeed an option! Does anybody have any advice or have dealt with a similar scenario? Thanks!
So I just received a letter from the FDA. I had ordered a Viagra / Dapox combo pill from ReliableRx. Same product as ordered from JCM and ADC in the past. Ordering process was smooth and when tracking, it had been stuck at Customs in Chicago for over a week showing "processed through the facility. " Yet nothing delivered to me and no updates since then for over a week. Well, here comes the aforementioned letter. The FDA has ordered the USPS to not deliver! It's at a post office in Chicago somewhere. The letter is a bit vague. I am able to claim it or do nothing and have it destroyed. Does that mean I can go there and still pick it up? Is that what "claimed" means? The letter listed a contact person from the FDA I am to address any correspondence to. Strangely enough, I will actually be in Chicago this week and could potentially pick it up if that is indeed an option! Does anybody have any advice or have dealt with a similar scenario? Thanks!These letters are detailed, but they are not vague.
Recently, another forum member's shipment (from ADC) was seized. He sent me a pdf of the letter (minus personally-identifying info). The letter was very informative. I've been too busy to report on things I learned, but I'll get there eventually.
How many Viagra / Dapox combo pills did you buy? What else was in the shipment?
Without seeing the letter, I recommend you contact the seller and ask them to reship. Without a prescription, it is unlikely you can justify receiving the shipment at USPS. Also, depending on the size of the order (quantity and $ value as determined by the FDA), you could be fined.
If you want me to review a pdf of the letter, send me a PM. I'll respond with my email address.
Good luck,
OM.
If your meds are available (not sold out), expect indefinite delays in shipments from India. There are fewer cargo flights. And now, there's a country-wide lockdown that might be extended to the end of April (or beyond).
It's best to maintain a 90-day supply of medicines you take routinely.
Does anyone have any info on bringing Viagra from Canada into US. I know you can read the US Customs page but it is a lot to read and not very clear. What can I buy in Canada and bring back to US legally? Do I have to answer 10,000 questions at the border or declare it at the border?
Does anyone have any info on bringing Viagra from Canada into US. I know you can read the US Customs page but it is a lot to read and not very clear. What can I buy in Canada and bring back to US legally? Do I have to answer 10,000 questions at the border or declare it at the border?I have brought back both generic V & C from Canada before. No questions asked. I wasn't trying to hide anything.
Granted, it was only small packet of 30 pills. I would imagine if you try to bring back a lot then you may get questioned.
Cruising Y
05-05-20, 05:49
Not sure if this is the correct thread to post this question in. Does anyone that uses a credit card for purchases from these pharmacies ever feel a little apprehensive about doing so? I know you can contest charges with your credit card company, but I'm always worried that They will keep sending product and charging me for products I never ordered. In the past I've ordered from JCM with paying cash at Wal Mart and getting one of those money order slips or whatever they were. I felt much more comfortable doing it that way. There are other cash options now, but they seem somewhat more of a complicated hassle. Yes I'm a little lazy. Thanks much for any comments or suggestions.
Trust Lust
06-27-21, 23:57
I've ordered Vaginager from India with my credit card twice. I called my credit card both times to tell what was up. I don't recall whether I divulged what I was ordering or not. The first time took forever. I called UK, as they were some sort of intermediary, and the lady assured that it was held up Chicago and that I would be refunded provideed the order was seized. Soon after this, someone in a plain white compact car drops the delivery off in my mailbox at 3 AM in the morning; the package had all kinds of India stamps and writing all over it. The next order, I placed, was for enough to last me for the rest of my dick's life. Strangely enough, these pills came to me in no more than two weeks despite being made made at the height of the false flag Covid 19 Scamdemic. This allowed me to presume that the first delay was a matter of India and UK being anxious about my credit card's worthiness rather than our welfare bums at Customs in Chicago. Another possibility is that I may have ordered from two different India pharmacies in that I didn't keep track of names. After all, since when has Viagra been a narcotic for some dog to sniff? Customs probably doesn't give shit about Viagra pilfering.
Another option is to pay US prices for them at the Mexican Border. I've done this, too, pulled them from the blisters and stuffed them into one of my prescription bottles. This wasn't safe either. Had a federales been spying on me, they'd stolen all of my possessions and money and thrown me in a dungeon for three weeks with a slice of bread and a cup of water to eat every other day. The human rights whiners have even gotten them to give out a multi vitamin once a week.
Thanks to India, I'm looking forward to not having to go back to the border to stock up on these things or having to stomach seeing some arrogant piece of shit GP quack here.
Member #7201
06-28-21, 21:12
I've ordered Vaginager from India with my credit card twice. I called my credit card both times to tell what was up. I don't recall whether I divulged what I was ordering or not. The first time took forever. I called UK, as they were some sort of intermediary, and the lady assured that it was held up Chicago and that I would be refunded provideed the order was seized. Soon after this, someone in a plain white compact car drops the delivery off in my mailbox at 3 AM in the morning; the package had all kinds of India stamps and writing all over it. The next order, I placed, was for enough to last me for the rest of my dick's life. Strangely enough, these pills came to me in no more than two weeks despite being made made at the height of the false flag Covid 19 Scamdemic. This allowed me to presume that the first delay was a matter of India and UK being anxious about my credit card's worthiness rather than our welfare bums at Customs in Chicago. Another possibility is that I may have ordered from two different India pharmacies in that I didn't keep track of names. After all, since when has Viagra been a narcotic for some dog to sniff? Customs probably doesn't give shit about Viagra pilfering.
Another option is to pay US prices for them at the Mexican Border. I've done this, too, pulled them from the blisters and stuffed them into one of my prescription bottles. This wasn't safe either. Had a federales been spying on me, they'd stolen all of my possessions and money and thrown me in a dungeon for three weeks with a slice of bread and a cup of water to eat every other day. The human rights whiners have even gotten them to give out a multi vitamin once a week.
Thanks to India, I'm looking forward to not having to go back to the border to stock up on these things or having to stomach seeing some arrogant piece of shit GP quack here.It's a lot easier and cheaper to use GoodRx app to find the cheapest local pharmacy (here in USA). Take your prescription and get it filled. Done.
I bought qty 90 for $27.81 for qty 90. That's. 30 cents per pill.
And it's real prescription generic stuff, not an import from India.
GB40.
Trust Lust
07-01-21, 03:08
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Dude keep stuff like this on the fight threads.
A2
Just buy from http://www.edpillsolution.com they are legal in the states and you won't have any issues.
I was buying from India and dealing with the problems you all talk about.
Recently read here about going through your doctor.
I did and it worked beautifully.
Asked my cardilogist for a prescription for Generic Viagra.
He did and faxed to my CVS Caremark mail service.
Got them in mail three days later.
Total cost is $ 1. 94 for shipping. Insurance covered it.
Same type of container as other pills. Wife has no idea.
Life is good.
Advice here saved me frustration and money. Thank you!
Is anyone having problems with the new tariffs and inspections at US Customs?
HarryMcHardon
05-25-25, 12:11
I was buying from India and dealing with the problems you all talk about.
Recently read here about going through your doctor.
I did and it worked beautifully.
Asked my cardilogist for a prescription for Generic Viagra.
He did and faxed to my CVS Caremark mail service.
Got them in mail three days later.
Total cost is $ 1. 94 for shipping. Insurance covered it.
Same type of container as other pills. Wife has no idea.
Life is good.
Advice here saved me frustration and money. Thank you!These days, it makes a lot of sense going through legit channels because prices have come down so much, but it does leave a record of your purchase somewhere. If you don't believe your wife would ever have a reason to review your insurance or Medicare records, then you're golden. Otherwise it's out there somewhere in those records. Keeping it off insurance, and using GoodRX and paying cash may make sense to keep that purchase off your insurance / Medicare records but somehow GoodRX has the info and who knows what they do with that information.
I bought some C thru legit channels, Doc's RX, and it ended up on my Medicare record and I'm not sure how that happened bc I paid for cash. I believe I forgot to use the GoodRx card when I picked it up so the pharmacy processed it through thru my insurance instead.
So for the most part, I stick with Indian providers, including one that advertises on this site, and have never had a problem. I can explain away one or two orders of C over a period of time, but not continuous usage of PDE5's for years bc I doubt she would buy the fact that I'm just whacking off alone all these years LOL.
MusicalBox
08-27-25, 06:55
Starting on end of August, in a few days time there will be more severe custom problems ie tariffs. This will effect you if you receive your ed pills etc. from outside the us. There will be a tariff fee to pay depending from where they come from. Say for example if you order from India then you will get a 50% tariff. I would imagine if the tariff code is not correct they would open up parcels so there could be a lot more delays and goods being seized. Anyway time will tell, I would imagine as it starts it would be enforced correctly.
Starting on end of August, in a few days time there will be more severe custom problems ie tariffs. This will effect you if you receive your ed pills etc. from outside the us. There will be a tariff fee to pay depending from where they come from. Say for example if you order from India then you will get a 50% tariff. I would imagine if the tariff code is not correct they would open up parcels so there could be a lot more delays and goods being seized. Anyway time will tell, I would imagine as it starts it would be enforced correctly.Good post with bad news.
The new tariff policy is scheduled to take effect on August 29, 2025. We may not have reliable information about its impact for a few weeks after the launch.
As a result of the collection of tariffs, there will be more inspections by US Customs. Currently, less than 5% of shipments are inspected.
There are two major concerns to consider:
1. Higher Prices and Delays: The assessment and payment of tariffs may lead to increased costs and delays in the delivery of goods.
2. Shipment Seizures: Shipments may be seized if their contents do not comply with US FDA regulations.
I recommend postponing new orders until it becomes clear how US Customs will handle imports of both prescription and non-prescription drugs. Additionally, when placing a new prepaid order, ensure that you can obtain a full refund if the shipment is not delivered.
Many countries, including India, are currently suspending postal deliveries of packages to the USA.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/some-countries-are-suspending-postal-deliveries-to-the-u-s-here-s-why/ar-AA1L5bx4
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/26/postal-services-suspend-us-usa-deliveries-how-will-it-affect-you
Stay tuned for further updates!
Back when Vitamin V was $35 a pill, I used Indian and Canadian pharmacies. There is no need to do that anymore. I asked my doctor for a prescription, he happily gave me one. It is not a controlled substance. I now go to my local pharmacy and pay $27 for 90 pills with my insurance. That's 35 cents a pill instead of $35 dollars a pill. The generic pills I get work like a charm. Simplify your life, go to your doctor and get script.
Hobby Cat 55
08-30-25, 14:16
Back when Vitamin V was $35 a pill, I used Indian and Canadian pharmacies. There is no need to do that anymore. I asked my doctor for a prescription, he happily gave me one. It is not a controlled substance. I now go to my local pharmacy and pay $27 for 90 pills with my insurance. That's 35 cents a pill instead of $35 dollars a pill. The generic pills I get work like a charm. Simplify your life, go to your doctor and get script.Agree with all this. Even the Amazon Prime / GoodRx / Telephone-folks are doing this. My last script from Sam's was like 25 cents per pill and that was the 100MG's . Pound on, HC.
FunTime1960
09-09-25, 13:45
I can't see how any ed pills are going to get through due to the new tariff. Especially from India with a 50% tariff. As far as I have been told you pay for the goods and the tariff fee before its posted. Then on arrival at us customs it will be checked to see its the proper custom code and opened. I was looking for the proper tariff code but there is no code for ed pills. So I presume its illegal, so win win for customs. Try and get a refund on your purchase from India. Good luck on that.
FarFarAway
09-22-25, 15:15
I have a local guy who sells directly to me (in person). He orders from India and says his 'shipping costs' have really gone up. He raised his prices to $45 per a 10-pak of V (100 mg) or C (20 mg).
FarFarAway
09-23-25, 12:41
Back when Vitamin V was $35 a pill, I used Indian and Canadian pharmacies. There is no need to do that anymore. I asked my doctor for a prescription, he happily gave me one. It is not a controlled substance. I now go to my local pharmacy and pay $27 for 90 pills with my insurance. That's 35 cents a pill instead of $35 dollars a pill. The generic pills I get work like a charm. Simplify your life, go to your doctor and get script.Getting the pills anonymously, when you have a warden, is the trick. Any ideas on that? And no I am not renting a mailbox. That itself requires my personal info to be given to someone, who could call my home and let the cat out of the bag.
Agree with all this. Even the Amazon Prime / GoodRx / Telephone-folks are doing this. My last script from Sam's was like 25 cents per pill and that was the 100MG's . Pound on, HC.Are you getting an Rx from your doctor or some web diagnostic place?
Hobby Cat 55
10-01-25, 14:32
Are you getting an Rx from your doctor or some web diagnostic place?My doctor. Any of the brick and motor Dr offices or on-line Doc's will write it like candy. They don't even flinch may even give you some samples of all of them. Hope that helps, HC
MusicalBox
11-18-25, 07:08
Due to the new USA tariff I eventually ordered my pills from my usual source in the uk. They arrived in USA in the usual time of 3 days but they sat at a distribution ctr for 7 days before being released and delivered to me with no customs fee to pay as they were all paid up with the post in the uk.
MusicalBox
03-17-26, 13:50
Due to the new USA tariff I eventually ordered my pills from my usual source in the uk. They arrived in USA in the usual time of 3 days but they sat at a distribution ctr for 7 days before being released and delivered to me with no customs fee to pay as they were all paid up with the post in the uk.Just received my order yesterday, everything seems to be back to normal before the 50% tariffs. As most tariffs are now down to 10% I have noticed my package is back to normal in and out of customs in 2 days. Maybe since the drop in tariff fees the us customs now letting through items quicker and not opening so much packages there may be less hold ups. My pills arrived in Florida from the UK in 8 days. Usual time as before it may have taken 12 - 14 days.
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