Who would not be happy and excited about receiving a package? Of course, I am so happy that the Package sent to me from Korea has finally arrived! Yey! This was actually sent to me as a gift for my birthday. I thought it would only take just 1 to 2 weeks but it took 3 long weeks before it got to me. I initially thought that the package will be delivered to my house but I was wrong. haha! The package was sent through Korea post so I have to get it at Philippine post office. They say Korea post has convenient and good service unlike Philippines. :( Oh no, this was my first time to get a package from Philippines post office, so I searched for some tips on the internet. Our family usually received packages through door to door delivery service so I didn't have any idea about claiming a package at post office.
Here are some useful information I found on the internet upon searching on how to claim a package at the post office:
1. The package will be ready for pick at the post office after 3 weeks or more.
2. You have to wait for the notice that will be delivered to your house by your postman. You can claim your package after receiving the notice.
3. Bring a valid ID to claim your package.
4. Prepare a custom tax fee of 40 pesos but expect that the post office staff will ask you more amount to be paid if your package is expensive.
Actually, I really got worried because upon reading some information on the net, I also saw lots of negative feed backs and comments from Filipinos who had bad experiences from Philippines post office. I just prayed and think positively that I would not encountered same experience with them. At first, I did not know what post office should I go to. Thanks to the ever helpful internet, I got to know where to claim it and the contact number where I could inquire to. The post office where I can claim my package is Novaliches post office. I called them many times. Their line was always busy but I got to contact them one time to inquire about my package. I did not receive a notice from our postman for about 3 weeks already. I'm actually worried because the sender didn't write my full name. However my full address and contact number were stated. I was glad when they told me that my package was already there. Since I have a work, I asked my mom to pick it up. I just wrote an authorization letter and gave her my 2 Valid IDs so she would not have a problem with claiming my package. I also informed her about corrupt staff and gave her some tips so she would come there prepared. haha!
My mom was able to claim my package. She paid 40 pesos for the custom tax. My mom told me that the staff opened the box and even the cute gift wrapper with ribbon because that lady was trying to look for the brand and price of my gift. She was supposed to ask for a higher amount of money from my mom for the custom tax. The lady said "Since this would be your first time to claim a package here, I would not ask you to pay more tax but next time you have to pay 1,200 pesos." I already expected that my mom would encounter this since this was the same disappointing situation some people had experienced. Anyway, I still hope that Philippine post office improve its service someday.
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| My package! |
I was happy and excited to open this box when I got home. haha! Are you curious about what's inside?
Well, it's something that women love! It smells good and sweet! I love it!♥ ^_^
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