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Courier Recommendation / Experience

tamarind26tamarind26 SingaporePosts: 49Member
edited August 2013 in Balikbayan Box
Hi all.

Sa wakas napadala ko na docs ni hubby kanina for assessment. Ang aga ko sa Robinsons Manila. Here's my feedback:

First stop DHL, then Fedex, then LBC....
Ayaw tanggapin for all the same reason na POBox yung address. Naghahanap ng ibang address. E anong magagawa ko, yun lang ang nakalagay na address for AMSA. Nakakapanggigil kasi last November, I was able to send docs to a POBox address in UAE via DHL, ngayon ayaw na nila tanggapin. Did you have the same experience? Mas preferred ko pa naman sana either DHL or Fedex kasi mas mabilis and mas reliable. Their response left me no choice but to opt for Philpost.

Philpost
Good grief they are open on weekends. The lady in charge was very helpful. Paid Php944 for Express Services (yun daw pinakamabilis). Approximately 5 days yung SLA. Hay, dagdag sa nerbiyos to kung kelan matatanggap yung docs ko. Pray pray lang talaga na it will be delivered on time. Di muna ako magblog while di pa natatanggap yung result ng assessment.

Post away your courier experience and recommendation.

Comments

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    kunin mo yung tracking number then enter mo dito.

    http://auspost.com.au/track/

    Okay din ang courier ng Philpost. EMS international Services may tracking number yun naka attach sa resibo kaya malalaman mo kung nailagay o natangap na sa PO box ng australia.

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  • tamarind26tamarind26 Singapore
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    Wow, thanks @TotoyOZresident. The link you provided is very useful. I'm glad to see that the docs have been despatched.

    Now waiting for amsa to acknowledge receipt.

    Thanks again TotoyOZresident. God bless you.
  • k_mavsk_mavs Melbourne
    Posts: 712Member
    Joined: May 30, 2011
    Konti lang din pala yung difference in fees ng Philpost sa DHL, LBC at Fedex. Akala ko laki ng tipid kapag Philpost yung kinuha mo na courier.

    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”

  • tamarind26tamarind26 Singapore
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2012
    Update on my docs, it's in Sydney na currently awaiting clearance for delivery. :)
  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jan 16, 2012
    Ganun din ang scenario when I sent my ACS requirements, PhilPost lang. Kasi naman, from all the professional-looking boxes and parcel folders ng DHL, FedEx, etc - parang ang jologs nung plastic na supot ng PhilPost. I even bought an illustration board to fit inside my plastic envelope para di malukot documents ko.

    Ironically, mas nauna pa dumating sa OZ yung papers ko kesa sa papers ng wife ko through DHL :D
  • tamarind26tamarind26 Singapore
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2012
    @RClem ilang days po kayo nag antay bago nakarating yung docs nyo sa ACS?
  • k_mavsk_mavs Melbourne
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    Joined: May 30, 2011
    @RClem Ok din po pala sa Philpost. At least may alternative na tayo sa mga usual couriers dito satin.

    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Wow, thanks @TotoyOZresident. The link you provided is very useful. I'm glad to see that the docs have been despatched.

    Now waiting for amsa to acknowledge receipt.

    Thanks again TotoyOZresident. God bless you.
    no worries, cheers.

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jan 16, 2012
    @tamarind26 1-1.5 weeks lang so sulit na rin.
    @k_mavs yup, ok din sa kanila pero honestly, di ko magamit yung tracking# online. I needed to call them personally. Not sure kung glitchy pa yung online tracking nila last Feb 2011. Since photocopy naman yung papadala and since no choice kaya napilitan akong sa kanila magpadala. Pero kung original documents lahat, baka mas bibilin ko yung may "Peace of mind" fee :D
  • quellyquelly Davao City
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2012
    Hi All! :)

    I'm about to send my docs to VETASSESS this week. Philpost pa rin po ba ang tumatanggap lang ng POBox address? March pa kasi yung last entry dito.

    Thank you so much!

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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Hi All! :)

    I'm about to send my docs to VETASSESS this week. Philpost pa rin po ba ang tumatanggap lang ng POBox address? March pa kasi yung last entry dito.

    Thank you so much!
    I think there there is another address ng Vetassess na hindi PO Box.. check their website.. dun sa "contact us" page..
    may nakapag-suggest na rin to use that address at natanggap naman nila..
    search the other VETASSESS thread.. goodluck..

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    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • quellyquelly Davao City
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2012
    yep sent through DHL using the mailing address..at ang bilis..dec 19 ko pinadala, dumating sa vetassess dec 21..un lang i haven't received any confirmation mail from vetassess since holiday na sila from dec 24 to jan 2. :(

    OCCUPATION: Training and Development Professional (223311)

    Nov 2012 - prepared documents for VETASSESS
    December 2012 - submitted documents for VETASSESS
    March 8, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Test
    March 9, 2013 - IELTS L-R-W
    March 20, 2013 - IELTS Results L-7.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7.0 ;((
    March 21, 2013 - VETASSESS and Points Test Advice Results - POSITIVE
    Nov. 20, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Exam (2nd take)
    Nov. 21, 2013 - IELTS LRW Exam (2nd take)
    Dec. 4, 2013 - IELTS Result POSITIVE!!! (L-8.5, R-7, W-7.5, S-7.5)
    Dec. 5, 2013 - Submitted EOI for Subclass 190
    Feb. 22, 2014 - Submitted ACT Nomination Application

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  • SantiSanti Melbourne
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    Joined: Jan 05, 2013
    Hi, magkano fee ng DHL to Australia?

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    21 Dec 2016. -Invitation To Apply received
    15 Jan 2017 -Lodged 189 visa
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  • michel_75michel_75 Bulacan
    Posts: 409Member
    Joined: Oct 03, 2012
    @Santi hello! nagdala ako ng docs ko sa Vetassess thru DHL from Manila noong July 31, 2013 P1,325 ang binayaran ko, sabi nila 2 to 3 days daw makakarating na don.



  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    walang nagtry sa inyo ng UPS? sya ang pinakamura base dun sa nainquire ko dati...
    nakapagtanong ako lahat at sila ang pinakamura kaya sa kanila ako nagpadala...
    pwede rin na sila pickup mismo sa bahay nyo :D
  • SantiSanti Melbourne
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    Joined: Jan 05, 2013
    Sa dhl Php1600 binayaran ko, min of 1 kilo. Manila to Canberra

    TIMELINE
    254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
    Skilled Independent 189
    24 Oct 2015 -IELTS Academic Quad 7 score
    10 Jun 2016 -Start of IRON Course
    25 Aug 2016 -End of IRON Course
    27 Sep 2016 - AU RN status
    27 Nov 2016 -ANMAC finalised
    05 Dec 2016 -EOI submission 65 points
    21 Dec 2016. -Invitation To Apply received
    15 Jan 2017 -Lodged 189 visa
    08 Feb 2017 -Medicals finalised
    10 Feb 2017 - DIRECT GRANT @ 1:02PM by GSM Adelaide
    11 Mar 2017 - THE BIG MOVE! (IED 22 Mar 2017)

  • wizzwizz Melbourne
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    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    Naiinis ako sa Singpost! i downloaded the Singpost app to track my documents and to my surprise naging Failed Delivery sya sa Vetassess tapos I called and then sabi it was delivered na. So, anong point ng paglalagay ng failed delivery? kakainisssss. X(

    ANZSCO 149311

    31 May 13 - Vetassess Requirements Acknowledge
    22 June 13 - IELTS Exam at IDP Singapore
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    30 Aug 13 - Vetassess Results - Positive + EOI Submitted
    4 Sept 13 - Initial Contact WA SS
    5 Sept 13 - Invited to apply for WA SS
    9 Sept 13 - WA SS approved!
    12 Sept 13 - Lodged Visa 190
    23 Sept 13 - Medical Examination - SATA Bedok SG
    27 Sept 13 - Medicals Uploaded
    21 Oct 13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6, MN)
    1 Nov 13 - SG PCC submitted
    5 Dec 13 - Visa Granted! To God be the Glory!
    IED: 26 Sep 14

    1 May 14 - Touchdown Perth! :D
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    And He will give you the desires of your heart.

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Naiinis ako sa Singpost! i downloaded the Singpost app to track my documents and to my surprise naging Failed Delivery sya sa Vetassess tapos I called and then sabi it was delivered na. So, anong point ng paglalagay ng failed delivery? kakainisssss. X(


    Yeah, Singpost tracking is not accurate... Similar experience when we sent docs to CPA Australia!! :)

    Relax lang, be thankful na dumating na docs mo!! :)

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  • prime_21378prime_21378 Mandaluyong
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    Joined: Aug 28, 2013
    Hi, for the list of blacklisted companies on freight forwarders check this link : http://balikbayanbox.com.au/?p=76
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Hi, for the list of blacklisted companies on freight forwarders check this link : http://balikbayanbox.com.au/?p=76
    Thanks for this. I will submit my docs to Engineers Australia thru Fedex based on the positive feedback I've got from other thread. I hope & pray it will be fast and worry-free.

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    ...working on new, better goals...

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    Update:
    Singapore to Engineers Australia (EA)

    Sent Monday afternoon then received by EA Wednesday afternoon of the same week.

    Satisfied FEDEX customer me... haha.

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    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

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  • ShaySheyShayShey Woolloongabba
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    Sa akin naman I sent my CDR to EA through DHL... my docs was picked up on Monday afternoon (Indonesia) then it was received on Thursday morning... same week din... :D

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  • peterpan07peterpan07 Canberra
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    Joined: Sep 14, 2013
    I sent my documents thru Singpost to Engineers Australia last May. And to my surprise when I checked the status "failed delivery". So I called their hotline then they said I have to call EA to tell them to pick-up my documents from the post office. As in what? Then my nareciv akong acknowledgement receipt mail from EA. Kaya naconfused ako bigla. So I emailed EA then told them the situation. They replied and confirmed that they have received. Haiz, c Singpost tracking nde accurate. May pakaba factor. Kaya next nagsend ako ng documents, I used Fedex nlng. Walang prob.

    ANZSCO 233311
    02 Oct 2013 - EA Positive Assessment
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    21 Oct 2013 - Visa 189 invitation
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