Effects of the yearly CNY to a BLF member

Oh well, as far as I can remember since I started buying online from China-based vendors, the yearly Chinese New Year feels like a long stroll on the beach with no one else while seeing some people talking quietly under the tress.

This year, before the CNY kicks into high gear I manage to order starting a week ago the following:

-a OnePlus 5T smartphone
-a OnePlus original aramid fiber case
-another aftermarket cellphone case
-various cell phone charging/data cables for the iPhones in the family

- the ORICO Surge Protector USB Charging Station Power Strip with 4 AC Outlet 4 Smart USB Charger Port

  • Tutuo Qualcomm 3.0 four USb and one type-C port

These items were ordered almost a day apart.

I tell you, the effect of the yearly CNY drives me nuts I ordered these items which I don’t really need, but just to keep me company by keeping tabs on their tracking daily !!

How do you tide over the 3-week null?

Now with the start of CNY, in the next 9 to 10 days, except for the tourist-oriented and basic service sectors, China is virtually a ghost town.

Virtually all of my Chinese friends are off-line, at least I have some items to track to while the time away.

I suffer withdrawal symptoms same part of this year every year.

Enjoy!

No withdrawl here. My must have list is filled.
I ordered, (then cancelled via live chat) an Astrolux MF02 through BangGood. I was expecting a posted refund.
The next thing I know my order says “shipped” on the 5th. Sales tactics at their finest. (This left me head scratching.)
Yet, nothing shows that it’s moved in the tracking!

It’s the time of year to learn the benefits of patience. You will have to wait whether you like it or not . The stores are closed and no one’s worrying whether your trinkets are shipped or not . Maybe time to take up a new hobby like origami or making lanyards .Something peaceful that might be found in your local sanitarium . :stuck_out_tongue:

To fully absorb and understand the magnitude of the significance of the Chinese New Year, I invite you to watch a very well-made a BBC domentary about the 2016 Chinese New Year.

Migration: 土豆-召唤全球优秀短视频
Reunion: 土豆-召唤全球优秀短视频
Celebration: 土豆-召唤全球优秀短视频

This down time is a great opportunity to pickup a new hobby…

A lot of places are offering Chinese cooking classes this month.

The Japanese version of this, known in a local Jap restaurant as Gyoza, sure tastes exquisite!

Since we on BLF are connected with the Chinese culture and understand the meaning of these festivities, I don’t see too many problems. Ordered a few items on Fasttech and saved 10-15%. these things won’t ship for 2 weeks and I don’t care too much.

I feel for the people who don’t know about CNY and order though. they might be in for a surprise.

The CNY is remembered in a mall here in our city in a simple way, (though the CNY is dubbed as the Biggest Celebration in the World):