Hi This is my first post.
I ordered Manafont UF 3 mode P60 host drop-in last April 6, 2012 and I received Solarforce L2P body flashlight same day include Manafont's drop-in. Manafont seems taking forever and their status showed "Processing" forever. What's up and is this normally for Manafont's status?
It said processing for 1 day by what I can see there.
Also shipping from China usually takes a week or more longer to get to me than shipping from Hong Kong.
Manafont has been pretty reliable and fast to me compared to DX and DD.
it shows dispatched on the 7th..dispatched means shipped..hk post takes forever shipping from manafont though,,I recently had an order that took 35 days and another 64 days to get to me.. you're in for a wait, so don't be impatient..it will get to you..april 7th is only 2 weeks
It says dispatched right there, not processing. Meaning they packed it, slap the postage and out of the shop.
That being said, it does not mean HK or CN post had processed it though. Post actually might process it right away, OR next month for all we know. It happened. I've received CN shipment in less than a week. AND also three months. Then again they could still botch it. I've had my envelope go all the way to Jakarta (stamped right there) and luckily still end up here finally.
So after "dispatch", just hope for the best. You can't really blame any seller for the postal service :) unless they take 2 months to process a $1.80 usb reader shipment and another 2 months to ship/receive (read: DEALEXTREME).
Glad I saw this thread. I ordered a Tank 007 from Manafont and it was "dispatched" on 5 April. I was expecting to receive it by now, but I will just wait. Someday maybe.:)
Jerry
Ok, Thanks for the info. I guess I will be patience and waiting for the drop-in to come here so I can start using Solarforce L2P for my e-bike commuter.
I find Manafont to be one of, if not THE Best for shipping.
Their packaging is outstanding.
My first couple of shipments last year in 2011 set new records from Hong Kong at 11 and 12 days to Canada. My last shipment however, was delayed a week for some unknown reason, but probably to acquire KLARUS branded lights from supplier and still arrived after 21 days. Overall great service and I like that Manafont carries several good upscale brands like Klarus, Fenix, Jetbeam as well as Genuine Trustfire products. Even the website is a good layout and they give me the impression of "Integrity".
Interesting by how much the experiences differ. Regular or registered airmail?
Their site is good, although search and categories could be better.
Your right, the experiences do differ. But as mentioned, we really are at the mercy of HK or China post. Manafont usually ships out within 24 - 48 hours in my experience. But as we see, this is not always consistent. Circumstances, I guess.
The last shipment for me never left HK for 6-7 days after Manafont processed. Usually only about 3 days for that. I always pay the extra $2.00 for registered airmail because it provides a tracking number that continues to Canada post. It's no faster, but I know where it is.
Welcome to the cool kids' club, chrootz!
Thanks raccoon city...
FYI. I received Manafont responded my email regard the status on shipping. Now, I just found out. Here is......
Thank you very much for your patience.
I understand your concern about the deliver status of your order. Your order # 0406KFIM was dispatched on 7-Apr-2012. Delivery to USA from Hong Kong typically require no more than 4-5 weeks.
Slight delay might affect the delivery due to recent cargo space shortage specially for Air Mail to destination in USA. Your patience and understanding are highly appreciated.
If you can not receive the delivery in near future, please contact a nearest post office during business hour to recover the parcel. It might be returned to Manafont if it remained uncollected for too long.
Aloha and welcome to BLF chrootz!
I'm still waiting for my Manafont order dispatched on 3-19. I used to get orders from them in about 2 to 2.5 weeks. Oh well......
Shipments from overseas seem to be running extremely slowly this spring. My last DX order took nearly 2 months from the date shipped. I'm still waiting on my most recent MF order that was shipped on March 17.
I'm wondering if many of these delayed shipments are not so much the retailer's fault as it is their postal services. Seems everyone is shipping slow right now. I'm a bit concerned about receiving my Manafont order (placed Apr. 17th) in time for my upcoming cycling/camping trip (leave June 3rd). And dummy me got goofed up while editing my shipping address and didn't notice that the "registered airmail" checkbox got un-checked! I've emailed customer service telling them it was accidental and seeing if I can add it now - no response yet.
-Garry
Dispatched doesn't always mean dispatched, sometimes it means out of stock (maybe you will blame HKP) How can you know. HKP usually takes about 10 days for me. West Coast
Manafont have definitely been slower for me lately. Used to average 2 weeks, last three orders have taken 4-6 weeks. FWIW, all were 'dispatched' (allegedly) within three days of ordering. Hmm.. :\
same here. averaged 2-3 weeks up until this CNY. has taken 5-6 weeks since then. all dispatched within a few days.
I still waiting for two manafont packages (26.March/27 March dispatched). My Dinodirect order, where I buy 5 days later arrived 17. April.
I'm waiting for some batteries & a charger that was dispatched (supposedly) on the 26th March
| Date | Status | Remark |
| 10/13/2011 | Pending | |
| 10/13/2011 | Processing | Your order is being processed. |
| 10/13/2011 | Dispatched | |
| 10/19/2011 | Processing | Order dispatched without the following: 1 x SKU 4905 The missing item(s) will be dispatched as soon as possible. |
| 11/24/2011 | Partially Cancelled | As per customer confirmation, missing item(s) cancelled. Still my fav drop-in is the Manafont XML 3 mode ---- just be prepared to wait |