Just thought I'd post an update on my recent Aliexpress order.
The pedal arrived yesterday (12 days from ordering, and ordered on a Sunday).
The travel log looks like this:
From Seller to AU - 4 days
Received/Released from Customs - 4 days
Accepted and delivered Aus Post - 4 days (Sydney to Brisbane)
Pretty bloody good all 'round if you ask me.
Now before anyone asks about "the pedal" I'll be posting a separate thread about it in due time. All I'll say it is a bit of an experimental purchase...
Now the second item (different Seller, same order) has "Departed Country of Origin" on 27/06.
Allegedly via airline. So 13 days and counting total and not even in AU yet.
I'd say this demonstrates that not all Sellers are created equal.
I'm not really complaining though. I reckon anything under 3 weeks from China is not that bad considering the price(s). If the second piece arrives within 8 days it will at least meet my expectations.