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Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by Nobody: 4:48pm On Jul 03, 2015
I recently bought some items on alibaba which I paid for shipments though some of the items are free shipping. but my surprise was that the postman insisted I pay 500 for the smallest item I ordered and even 1200 for bigger item. I want to know if it is normal to pay for receiving items at the post office after paying for its shipment or the guy just scammed me?
Re: Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by Nobody: 4:50pm On Jul 03, 2015
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Re: Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by axiliborha(f): 4:51pm On Jul 03, 2015
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Re: Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by henribj(m): 5:14pm On Jul 03, 2015
it is a normal occurrence, but what i do not know is if it is legal/authorized. I think it might be charges for customs duties or something of that nature, but like I said, I do not know if it is legal/authorized. Funny thing is that this does not happen in developed countries where I have contacts in, I have only experienced it here in Nigeria.
Re: Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by Nobody: 8:59pm On Jul 03, 2015
henribj:
it is a normal occurrence, but what i do not know is if it is legal/authorized. I think it might be charges for customs duties or something of that nature, but like I said, I do not know if it is legal/authorized. Funny thing is that this does not happen in developed countries where I have contacts in, I have only experienced it here in Nigeria.
thank you for your contribution bro!
Re: Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by henribj(m): 9:41pm On Jul 03, 2015
ngskylark:
thank you for your contribution bro!
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Re: Is It Normal To Pay For Clearance At The Post Office by vanmusco(m): 7:19am On Jul 04, 2015
its very normal. even wit d big couriers. I recently shipped with fedex Iand I was charged hugely even afta shipping costs. it was called custom duty.
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