Based on the information gathered from the darknet forum threads, here’s a summary of current EU shipping times:
General Trends:
- Slower than usual: Shipping times across EU seem to be slower than usual, likely due to summer and the Olympics.
- Average wait: Most packages seem to be arriving within 7-20 days, with some outliers taking longer.
- Vendor discretion: Some vendors might mark packages as shipped before they actually send them, which can affect estimated delivery times.
- Regional variations: Shipping times can vary significantly depending on the origin and destination countries.
Specific Examples:
- EU-EU:
- Germany/Poland to Southern EU: 12-18 days
- France to Sweden: 6 days
- DE-FR: 6-8 days (usually), 10 days recently
- Eastern EU: 14 days
- UK to EU: 9 days to 3 weeks (since June)
- UK to Spain: 14 days
- PL to DE: 20 days
- China to EU: 7-15 days
Additional Factors:
- Postal services: Efficiency of postal services in different regions can impact delivery times.
- Customs: Packages shipped internationally might experience delays due to customs checks.
- Vendor reliability: Choose vendors with a good reputation for timely shipping.
Recommendations:
- Be patient: Allow for additional time for your package to arrive, especially during peak seasons.
- Track your package: Use tracking information provided by the vendor to monitor its progress.
- Communicate with the vendor: If your package is significantly delayed, contact the vendor for an explanation.
- Consider alternative shipping methods: Some vendors offer express shipping options for faster delivery.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on user reports and may not be representative of all EU shipping experiences. Actual delivery times can vary depending on individual circumstances.