The unofficial Drake's London Appreciation Thread

[timofay]

Ordered the shearling to US. I'm assuming shipments are DDP from Drake's to US?

Had to give my SSN to DHL. Does it matter if my shipping address doesn't match my tax address associated with my SSN?

Any insight appreciated. Thanks.

 

[htinlinn]

I’ve never had to pay duties when ordering directly from Drake’s. I think it’s stated as so on their website.

The only time I had DHL reach out to me was when I was returning an item back to the UK. It was a short call and everything went smoothly.

 

[timofay]

DHL is saying they need me to submit IRS proof of address and my social security number. I can't link my shipping address to SSN since I didn't ship this to my primary residence. Guess it'll get returned to sender. I'm done online shopping. What a pain **********.

 

[jischwar]

DHL is saying they need me to submit IRS proof of address and my social security number. I can't link my shipping address to SSN since I didn't ship this to my primary residence. Guess it'll get returned to sender. I'm done online shopping. What a pain **********.

Sounds like a scam bro

 

[astrobuoy]

DHL is saying they need me to submit IRS proof of address and my social security number. I can't link my shipping address to SSN since I didn't ship this to my primary residence. Guess it'll get returned to sender. I'm done online shopping. What a pain **********.

That is SUPER sketch. I have never had to submit any of that info to DHL before, nor would I. No courier company needs your SSN.

 

[tgaith77]

Ummm...I don't think DHL needs your social security number. That doesn't sound right at all.

 

[csm88]

I would contact Drakes directly before providing any info the DHL. I recently had an issue from an order with Drakes where DHL contacted me to collect duties and customs (which was an error since it was shipped DPP). I contacted Drakes and they told me not to pay anything and they sorted it all out with DHL directly. I would suggest you do the same.

 

[tuna roll]

I would contact Drakes directly before providing any info the DHL. I recently had an issue from an order with Drakes where DHL contacted me to collect duties and customs (which was an error since it was shipped DPP). I contacted Drakes and they told me not to pay anything and they sorted it all out with DHL directly. I would suggest you do the same.

Ops… unrelated to Drakes but I bought a pair of EG’s from Abbot (UK) with delivery to Lisbon, shipped by Fedex. I paid all duties at checkout and then a couple days later Fedex emailed me asking for the invoice and payment receipt (PayPal or credit card statement). I sent them this info, hope it doesn’t mess things up.