Aramex HAS a Competitor!
Just got a phone call from Sarita. Some of you might know her from the Aramex Shop n Ship service. She left them a while back and now works at a new place called IEC Trading who offer a similar service to Aramex except with some more advantages. I only got a few details off her but will be getting more soon. Here is what I got:
- Setting up a US mailbox costs the same, KD10
- Packages are shipped to Kuwait via FedEx and DHL
- No customs on any of your packages
- Shipping prices are the same
- On heavy packages they can give you a discount
So far everything sounds great and I will definitely be creating an account with them since Aramex have become really slow. My last package spent 7 days in UAE in transit! Once I get more details I will post them here.
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27 Comments, add your own...
1. Nonaw | December 10th, 2005 at 3:49 pm
Now thas Nice…
any phone numbers?
cant wait for th details…
thanks
2. Mark | December 10th, 2005 at 3:53 pm
I only have saritas personal mobile number. once i get her office number (maybe tonight if i am feeling better) will post it here.
3. Nonaw | December 10th, 2005 at 3:56 pm
oh it’s okay, Salamat
hope you get well soon…
yeah btw, what do you mean by “- No customs on any of your packages” ??
4. Mark | December 10th, 2005 at 4:00 pm
currently with aramex sometimes u end up paying customs on your packages like laptops. IEC trading guarantees u never pay customs.
5. Nonaw | December 10th, 2005 at 4:03 pm
Niiiiiice…
yeah now i really cant wait to get thier number…
Thanks alot… a really helpfull blog :P
6. Jackie | December 10th, 2005 at 4:36 pm
The question is how long will it take for packages to arrive? the usual 4-5 days or less and how many times per week do they check the mailbox and stuff.
7. Mark | December 10th, 2005 at 4:42 pm
thats the more details i am going to find out. I am guessing though both fedex and dhl wont be slower then aramex.
8. Mark | December 10th, 2005 at 4:43 pm
oh another advantage for me atleast is that IEC Trading office is in Hawalli opposite Rihab Complex. Thats closer to me then Ardiyah.
9. yazeed | December 10th, 2005 at 6:45 pm
waiting for details….seems intersting even though i’ve been with aramex but i’m not happy, my packages spent an average of 4 days in the uae, even though they told me that they were using kuwait airlines to get the packages to kuwait
10. yazeed | December 10th, 2005 at 6:58 pm
*correction
waiting for details….seems intersting even though i’ve been with aramex for 2 weeks now, but i’m not happy, my packages spent an average of 4 days in the uae, even though they told me that they were using kuwait airlines to get the packages to kuwait
11. Mark | December 10th, 2005 at 7:07 pm
I have been with aramex for 4 years and I am not happy. I was happier before when items used to take just 3 days to get to kuwait. now everything takes forever.
i past by sarita and spoke to her. they are still new but their aim is basically to make their service better then aramex so they are trying to make some advantages. For example she told me they will purchase stuff for you with paypal if their is something u need and they would take a small comission. Their office phone number is 2639921
she will email me details tonight and i will post them online tomorrow.
12. Shot | December 10th, 2005 at 10:36 pm
waiting for the details
13. KuWaiTi Mal AwaL | December 11th, 2005 at 7:17 am
finally new blood .. I can’t for the details hurry :)
14. KuWaiTi Mal AwaL | December 11th, 2005 at 7:18 am
I wish aramex closes in kuwait for ever
15. Kthekuwaiti | December 11th, 2005 at 11:45 am
Too much Aramex hate going around. IMO, I might try out this new company when they are finally up and running. However, you have to realize that this is all talk (no offense to Mark). IEC has yet to prove itself (faster/customs/closer). As with anything in Kuwait, I will believe it when I see it.
As for Aramex .. Its true they take ages to get stuff and there are some snags. BUT, they actually do bring your stuff and they are quite reliable. If you were to order something directly from America it would cost you a small fortune (If the company even accepts international orders in the first place).
16. unknown2 | December 11th, 2005 at 1:55 pm
Waiting for more details by mark.. sounds cool … coz am going to open an Aramex account toady , but i am going to wait for a few days…
17. unknown2 | December 11th, 2005 at 11:43 pm
Does DHL offer any kind of US/UK mailboxes ,, something similar to the Aramex ones?
18. Mark | December 11th, 2005 at 11:45 pm
yeah they do but its more expensive. check out http://www.myus.com
19. Yazeed | December 12th, 2005 at 2:32 am
mark, did u get the details yet?
21. subarulover | December 21st, 2005 at 9:14 am
Hi Mark,
I just want to tell you that the local agent of http://www.myus.com in Kuwait is IEC.As you know that Sarita is working now with IEC.
Bye
22. sarah | February 21st, 2006 at 3:43 pm
hey mark… i’ve been meaning to open an aramex account, but after hearing ur comments, i’ve decided to check IEC out…. have you tried it yet? any difference? where can i go to sign up?
23. Mark | February 21st, 2006 at 3:53 pm
well I no longer am recommending IEC. I was before when Sarita was working there, she helped manage the Aramex shop and ship account when they first started. Now though I understood she left IEC which must mean because they were doing something wrong..
24. GG - USA | May 24th, 2006 at 4:30 am
Hi Mark,
There is an absolutely much better alternative to Aramex… please check out http://WWW.UShopWeShip.com & if possible we would like to contact Sarita.
Thank you
25. Leena | June 12th, 2006 at 6:35 am
ushopeweship is great, I agree completely with Mark. You can join online and get 3 boxes, US, UK, and Dubai. Its only for $25, no need to call and wait for days for anyone to answer like in Aramex! I had things broken, ruined and late from aramex and they are the best with excuses! Although to be fair, when Sarita was there things where better but now its just an insult!
People check out the compatition honestly it’ll be worth it. http://www.ushopweship.com
26. Kim | February 10th, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Thank God I’m not the only one constantly complaining about Aramex :O) Thanks for the tips Mark will chk out the new site.
27. Tazz | October 20th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
I think Aramex is consolidating shipments to cut cost. They seem to hold on to packages for 3 or 4 days, before shipping them. If it’s an important shipment I’d still trust Aramex.
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