Okay. I have a fascinating story to tell you guys.
As you guys know, I won a Shoutumpton shirt from
this prediction. Two days ago, I got a call from a local courier company's head office, and yesterday, I got a call from a local branch to collect a parcel. I thought my jersey was there to collect. I visited them, and I got some papers there which came from
DHL Express . They sent me the notice of arrival and want a letter of authority from me to release the parcel from customs. They need some papers from me. I called their customer service and provided the necessary documents. Everything went fine, and I came back home.
After an hour, a random guy called me via my phone number and asked questions like, "Where did the parcel come from? What does it contain?" I thought the DHL guys called me regarding the parcel. Then he asked me why they sent few quantities. I ask what do you mean? Does it matter to you? And who are you? Where are you calling me from?
The guy avoided my question and asked me again why they showed the value as 75 euros. They should show the value, like two or three euros, so you can get it cheaper. Now, it will cost you around $80 to release them. Then I understand who this might be. I ask him again may I know who you are? I don't have to pay a penny. DHL will do everything for me. Who are you? The guy said I am from Airport customs, and we release parcels. DHL won't do it for you. Even if they do, you have to pay them. How much? They asked.
I told him, "Listen, I got this from my friend, and he paid all the necessary payment for shipping, and then the guy hung up my phone.
Can you guys imagine where I am living?
Living in a 3rd world country is a curse for people whose customs ask $80 to release 75 Euros parcels. I always heard such things from my friends; this was my first time facing this. In another case I read from Facebook, a guy ordered a toy drone, which cost him $50 to buy, and now customs are asking for $200 to release it. Of course, those are not official fees. Official fees are like 10% to 20%. The whole system is corrupted, and if you call the police, they will also ask for money to file the complaint.