Oh, i don't want to make a post against the PMDG's shipping methods...I know that the Postal Service is obviously a level under any FedEx shipping options....(also because some dollars saved meant some longer times to wait....)Only wondering where my package is...maybe i seems too excited, i cannot wait...And Mr.Randazzo said it right, they don't own USPS (not yet, i mean...)Cheers

I don't think there was a Fedex option when I ordered mine (although I may have missed it in the excitement!)I've now emailed Parcelforce regarding my order. Hopefully they will be in touch soon.

Same here. Given the delivery options I think I mistook USPS for UPS, the later have always been excellent for deliveries of contracts/images from my clients in the past. I didn't even think domestic to international mail would be an option, my bad, lessons learnt - I will double check in future and I guess FED-EX would be as faster option. However, for the UK, there are many flights disrupted by the weather. Many delivery firms have stated no Christmas guarantee times now :( some kiddies will question Santa this year. :( UK infrastructure doesn't factor in the effects of ice and snow. I personally can't stand the stuff (snow) as I'd rather have food over a pretty landscape :D

For those in the uk waiting, and used USPS, my Chief pilot ones were ordered on the 9th of Decemeber. Following the tracking. The order wasnt collected by USPS until the 14th, it was then dispatched out of chicago on the 15th, arrived in the uk on the 17th, awaited customs clearance and is now on showing as the 20th as a a National hub in the uk as recieved and processed.its saying it is using express 24, so based on that depending on the UK weather and wherever that National Hub is I should have thought that I would get them tomorrow (which I will probably miss as Im working) But just thought it would give some guidance of the time to get to the UK for others who have ordered....as of yet I cant see any information about if I am going to have to pay further charges(to the already over priced delivery) for customs etc.Regards

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!20-12-2010 13:08 International Hub Forwarded for UK processing 20-12-2010 13:06 International Hub Received in destination country 10-12-2010 00:07 Delivery Agent - CHICAGO Forwarded for export 07-12-2010 16:19 Delivery Agent - UNITED STATES AMERICA Thats one hell of a long journey. Reckon Charles Lindberg himself flew it? :)

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!Thats one hell of a long journey. Reckon Charles Lindberg himself flew it? :)

lol, progress indeed!! Mine has also been updated and is showing a delivery date of 22-12-2010. Good news indeed - especially as I phoned ParcelForce this morning and they said it hadn't even left Chicago yet!Thanks for the heads-up.

lol, progress indeed!! Mine has also been updated and is showing a delivery date of 22-12-2010. Good news indeed - especially as I phoned ParcelForce this morning and they said it hadn't even left Chicago yet!Thanks for the heads-up.

Out of interest what number did you get them on? I couldnt get through on their general number. I need to pay customs charges i suppose. Will have to wait until asked to do so i guess though....

Out of interest what number did you get them on? I couldnt get through on their general number. I need to pay customs charges i suppose. Will have to wait until asked to do so i guess though....

I called my local PF depot - using this page to find its location:Depot FinderThere should be a phone number along with the address. As I alluded to previously, they weren't very helpful, but that was before the shipping status was updated.I've had no mention of customs charges as of yet, just that it has 'cleared customs', so I'm keeping quiet!

I've had no mention of customs charges as of yet, so I'm keeping quiet!

I have read that some do slip through the net.... good luck!

Great news, Phew! for you guys.Can you update us on the quality of the images in VOL1 and 2 and the training Crew when you receive them. Please. I'm dying to post an image for comparison but I don't want to upset PMDG. The more I look at mine the more I feel disappointed :(Edit: Also, if you have charges, don't wait for the invoice number to be posted ( 4 days here ) just pop down to your local depot pay and pick up...much much faster than the alternative.

Great news, Phew! for you guys.Can you update us on the quality of the images in VOL1 and 2 and the training Crew when you receive them. Please. I'm dying to post an image for comparison but I don't want to upset PMDG. The more I look at mine the more I feel disappointed :(

Will do Chris

Thats one hell of a long journey. Reckon Charles Lindberg himself flew it? :)

More like walked.....on his hands :(

I have read that some do slip through the net.... good luck!

Fingers crossed!

Not looking too bad here,20-12-2010 10:47 National Hub Received and processed17-12-2010 22:53 International Hub Awaiting Customs clearance17-12-2010 22:25 International Hub Received in destination country15-12-2010 14:12 Delivery Agent - CHICAGO Forwarded for export14-12-2010 17:55 Delivery Agent - UNITED STATES AMERICANo word on how much it is going to cost to get them released.@ Chris F - How did you know that the package was ready for you before you got the letter? Did you just phone until they got the package in the local depot? Did the bill arrive by post later on as I would like to try an claim back the money. We should not be paying duty to import "books"Edit - Just had a look at the Duty Calculator web site and we don't have to pay duty tax but we do have to pay vat @ 17,5% that's aprox £45. Have a go via this link My link I almost forgot, let’s not forget the outrages handling fee of £8 for a small amount of paperwork!!Justin P

There was an update saying something like 'Package received at local depot ; awaiting customs charges to be paid before dispatch' this happened after around 12hrs. I had also received an email with customs and local depot information, but that was replying to my enquiry, so this bit was not automatic. After that I just called the local depot and asked if I could collect and pay without the VAT invoice and they said YEP!Vat due was £19.38 for the Captains Set + £13.50 handling fee