Wife's global entry revoked

[Mr. Blonde]

This was from an order coming from China.

Damn, guess I'll stick to US warehouses for now.

 

[nitetrak]

Best way to avoid this is to not have it shipped to your home address.
Using a fake name is mail fraud but if you have a common name, or use first initial and last name it would be harder to prove.

Someone once said they ship to their work under a different name and the people that receive the mail know who to give it to. I like that option best, unless they get fired.

 

[nitetrak]

better yet, if you have a semi-shady friend that wouldn't qualify for global entry...

 

[Skidude]

can file a DBA in OKC then open a mailbox at fedex location , not usps, under business name "Bsqueezin"

Address: Bsqueezin Receivables


just a thought..



Filing a DBA (officially called a Trade Name) in Oklahoma City costs exactly $25 to register with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Because Oklahoma DBAs do not expire, there are no additional renewal fees. [1, 2]
You can complete the process yourself or hire a filing service to handle it for you: [1, 2]

DIY Option

• State Filing Fee: $25 (one-time)
• How to file: You can register online or by mail. The online filing is typically processed in 2-3 business days via the Oklahoma Secretary of State portal. [1, 2]

 

[nitetrak]

Slightly unrelated but I watched one of those customs tv shows where the wife didn't declare her Gucci bags (for taxes) and ended up getting searched and fined. Both wife AND husband lost their global entry because they were traveling together.

 

[nitetrak]

can file a DBA in OKC then open a mailbox at fedex location , not usps, under business name "Bsqueezin"

Address: Bsqueezin Receivables


just a thought..



Filing a DBA (officially called a Trade Name) in Oklahoma City costs exactly $25 to register with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Because Oklahoma DBAs do not expire, there are no additional renewal fees. [1, 2]
You can complete the process yourself or hire a filing service to handle it for you: [1, 2]

DIY Option

• State Filing Fee: $25 (one-time)
• How to file: You can register online or by mail. The online filing is typically processed in 2-3 business days via the Oklahoma Secretary of State portal. [1, 2]

They will track the paperwork and find the name of the person that registered it.

 

[BH_LOVER]

This is my fear and why I will only buy from vendors with US warehouses. I hate your wife had this happen.

 

[HARLEYV2]

is there price difference for US warehouse? I wonder if we pay a premium buying from US warehouse vs CN warehouse

Yes there is a difference, and US Warehouses run out fairly regularly .

 

[nitetrak]

Yes there is a difference, and US Warehouses run out fairly regularly .

I'm not willing to buy from a US warehouse, I'm too cheap. Some kits are double the price or at least $100 more on what I want to buy. I have a system in place for customs and hopefully it doesn't fail.

I got T60 for $155 from CN, it's over $300 at US warehouse.
I got R60 for $245 from CN, it's over $400 at US warehouse.
Not gonna do that.

 

[HARLEYV2]

I'm not willing to buy from a US warehouse, I'm too cheap. Some kits are double the price or at least $100 more on what I want to buy. I have a system in place for customs and hopefully it doesn't fail.

Trade off is us shipping is a little cheaper than China .

 

[ZippityDooDah]

Got an email today saying my wife's global entry has been revoked because a well known vendor on this website had packages seized. So if you are a trusted traveler be very careful. I've posted in the vendor review section because it's been ongoing since April, but it's waiting moderator approval.

Just wanted to get the notice out before hand. We know we took the risk, it was a small order, but still sucks.

Your review was not approved because it didn't follow the required template, but even if it had it's really not fair or appropriate to place blame on the vendor for a seizure unless they did something outrageously wrong that caused it. Ordering from any overseas vendor carries the risk of seizure, and while your wife's situation sucks, to say that a specific vendor was the reason is a stretch at best.

 

[nitetrak]

Trade off is us shipping is a little cheaper than China .

I order just enough for free shipping.
I had to order vendor BAC once to bring it up another $10 to qualify.
I did say I'm cheap... so I don't pay for shipping.

 

[lastresort]

I’m really sorry to read this. That is a scary overreach. 😢

Ehhh not really. Globel Entry and Pre check TSA are very, very stringent. It sucks, but it is what it is