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What is happening at Deschem?

zed - 11-4-2021 at 23:06

I've got a fair sized order, I want to place with Deschem.

At the moment, Ebay tells me Deschem, is "On vacation".

This, I have trouble believing.

Does anybody have insight?

Is the owner sick? Is there political trouble? Have any of you been delayed by Deschem "Vacations", in the past?

Does anyone else fear a great "Disturbance" in the "Force".

RogueRose - 12-4-2021 at 03:18

This seems to be normal in China as if you recall, last year around this time, during the outbreak, it was Chinese new year when people often take a month off to travel to their home town. I've seen 4-5 of my sellers have the same notice.

Fyndium - 12-4-2021 at 04:40

Deschem has been on vacation for how many times, and it has never affected my shipments so far.

karlos³ - 12-4-2021 at 05:12

Only until the 16th, just four days, I just made a large order yesterday too and considered if I might should wait until they are back.
But I did it anyway, I trust them and if all fails, I'll get the money back so no worries.

zed - 12-4-2021 at 11:16

Ummm. Seems to me, the original return date has been extended. Er...... I mean, they were supposed to be back already.

I suppose, I'll just have to wait and see.

Newton2.0 - 12-4-2021 at 11:31

My recent Deschem purchase has been shipped and it seems to be en route. I hope your order finds you soon!

XeonTheMGPony - 13-4-2021 at 03:31

Quote: Originally posted by zed  
I've got a fair sized order, I want to place with Deschem.

At the moment, Ebay tells me Deschem, is "On vacation".

This, I have trouble believing.

Does anybody have insight?

Is the owner sick? Is there political trouble? Have any of you been delayed by Deschem "Vacations", in the past?

Does anyone else fear a great "Disturbance" in the "Force".


There are many chines holidays, yes I have seen them on vacation befor, I made a order recently and it is under way, it is a larger group of people then just one guy lol.

zed - 15-4-2021 at 07:25

Well, for the 3rd, or 4th time, Deschem's vacation.... Has been extended.

Now, it is extended through the 19th?

Something is going on in China.

Local Covid outbreak, and lock-down? Political unrest? Company moving?

I'll check on Deschem's address, and try to fathom the nature of the obstruction.

I'm sure hoping this is resolved soon.

OK. I Checked. This popped right up!

"https://www.china-briefing.com › news › china-corona...
April 11, 2021 – China reported 10 newly confirmed cases, all imported from ... Most businesses have shut down temporarily; no public venues are open except ..."

[Edited on 15-4-2021 by zed]

Antigua - 15-4-2021 at 08:33

Of course their COVID situation is thousends times worse than what the official numbers are. 10 cases means 80 000 cases in reality. The entire city of Shijiazhuang is locked down.

monolithic - 15-4-2021 at 13:13

Quote: Originally posted by zed  
Well, for the 3rd, or 4th time, Deschem's vacation.... Has been extended.

Now, it is extended through the 19th?
[Edited on 15-4-2021 by zed]


That's weird. I placed an order yesterday (April 14) and I just received notification that it was shipped out today (April 15.) Tracking information appears to be valid but I guess we'll see.

Fyndium - 15-4-2021 at 14:04

I've ordered many shipments during those vacations and it never affected my shipments. So I wouldn't be very vary, unless they stop responding.

zed - 15-4-2021 at 16:24

Well, Ebay is telling me in big red letters, that I can order, but they are on vacation, and my shipment may be delayed. Additionally, the date of return from vacation, keeps being extended.

Oh well. I have water, electricity, and a house full of food. I can control that.

China is beyond my control, and beyond my ability to prognosticate.

The most productive thing I can do, is have a cup of hot cocoa, and read the Science Fiction Book, I've got sitting here.

I'll order, when they "return" from "vacation". I'm just not a completely "trusting" individual.

draculic acid69 - 15-4-2021 at 16:51

It's the time of year. Nothing to worry about

Mateo_swe - 18-4-2021 at 09:34

I have ordered stuff from deschem many times when the "On vacation until xxx" message is displayed.
It have not made any difference and the orders have been shipped fast anyway.
I dont think you have to worry, i would just order as usual if not the "vacation until xxx" date was long time in future.
Im about to get a delivery of items from Deschem in a few days that were ordered when the vacation message was displayed.
This order was shipped day after the orderdate even though they were at vacation.
It seems even when on vacation they have someone working taking care of orders.

karlos³ - 18-4-2021 at 12:02

They have sent my order out two days before their official vacation was finished.

arkoma - 18-4-2021 at 13:11

I've NEVER had a thing to complain about with either deschem or nanshinglass (i suspect they are the same....)

ordered from both since january this year

karlos³ - 18-4-2021 at 14:28

Nanshinglass is actually the only other glass company I've ordered(by accident actually) and they were just as good.
With the service only though, I guess I've broken every single piece of that order by now, unlike with the deschem stuff, but its been just a few pieces unlike my deschem stuff.

zed - 19-4-2021 at 22:38

And now, Ebay claims the seller is "away"..... until April 25th. Grrrrrrrrr.

[Edited on 20-4-2021 by zed]

monolithic - 20-4-2021 at 19:16

Quote: Originally posted by monolithic  
Quote: Originally posted by zed  
Well, for the 3rd, or 4th time, Deschem's vacation.... Has been extended.

Now, it is extended through the 19th?
[Edited on 15-4-2021 by zed]


That's weird. I placed an order yesterday (April 14) and I just received notification that it was shipped out today (April 15.) Tracking information appears to be valid but I guess we'll see.



FYI my tracking # is valid. I can see it moving through China. I'm not sure if the vacation message actually means anything. I would just place the order if you're waiting on this status message. If, for some reason, they screw you over, then just request a refund through PayPal.

karlos³ - 21-4-2021 at 10:12

I'm surprised, my order apparently came today, but I "wasn't there" ::)
But I'm excited, I can pick my glass up tomorrow!

Oxy - 21-4-2021 at 11:00

That was a really quick one. Did you use the standard delivery?
I need to finally get some 24/29 glassware as I am dealing with 29/32 and even if it's nothing bad with that I don't want to deal with so many adapters. 29/32 glassware is much more expensive. I made some small deals with Nanshin and Deschem and their quality/price ration is really nice.

monolithic - 22-4-2021 at 08:34

My order arrived today (east coast USA), 1 week after ordering. I think this is a new record for shipping from China. Usually it takes 2-3 weeks.

zed - 22-4-2021 at 08:48

Well, rather than speculating..... I sent Deschem a message via Ebay.

They got back to me right away. No problems on that end.

They claim they can get an order out, in two days!