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Why is it SO much cheaper in Mexico and is it safe — January 2024

RegAffairsDC Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM 5 replies 1,553 viewsPage 1 of 1
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RegAffairsDC
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Mar 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM#1

One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice. Same route, same declaration wording.

What I am trying to establish is which of the variables in a cross-border order actually determine the outcome, and which are superstition.

I have searched first, so if this is covered somewhere point me at it and I will read it.

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Mar 5, 2025 at 6:41 AM#2
RegAffairsDC said:
One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice.

International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas:

Held at customs for 5 days, then released.

Tips: always include a copy of your prescription, declare medication properly on customs forms, keep quantities reasonable (personal use = 3 month supply max), and use a vendor who has experience shipping to your country.

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Mar 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM#3
sarah.morrison said:
International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas: Held at customs…

My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from a UK pharmacy. Customs can be hit or miss.

Shipping time: 7-14 days
Customs clearance: smooth, no issues
Quality: Janoshik tested at 97.4% purity

International ordering adds complexity but can save 60-80% compared to US prices. Research your country's import laws first.

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Mar 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM#4
RegAffairsDC said:
One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice.

This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud.

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Mar 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM#5

From the other side of the consultation, briefly. It helps to say which part of this you are uncertain about. A precise question gets a precise answer; a general one gets everybody’s favourite anecdote.

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