What is up with USPS? Is this a normal wait?

Loefye

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This is my tacking info from a package I ordered. It is on hold in Ohio and I was wondering if this is normal. It has been in the same location for 3 days. Do you think Is hould call them?

Status: On hold

Date Time Location Service Area Checkpoint Details

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September 26, 2003 12:01 Vienna - Austria Shipment picked up


September 26, 2003 13:16 Vienna - Austria Departing origin


September 26, 2003 18:31 Vienna - Austria Arrived at DHL facility in Vienna - Austria


September 26, 2003 21:30 Vienna - Austria Departed from DHL facility in Vienna - Austria


September 27, 2003 00:14 Brussels - Belgium Arrived at DHL facility in Brussels - Belgium


September 27, 2003 02:09 Brussels - Belgium Departed from DHL facility in Brussels - Belgium


September 27, 2003 04:42 East Midlands - UK Departed from DHL facility in East Midlands - UK


September 28, 2003 06:16 Cincinnati Hub, OH - USA Processed for clearance at Cincinnati Hub - USA


September 29, 2003 06:45 Cincinnati Hub, OH - USA Shipment on hold


September 29, 2003 06:56 Cincinnati Hub, OH - USA Processed for clearance at Cincinnati Hub - USA


September 30, 2003 04:52 Cincinnati Hub, OH - USA Processed for clearance at Cincinnati Hub - USA


September 30, 2003 06:30 Cincinnati Hub, OH - USA Shipment on hold



Why are they holding my package for three days, the destination is California. They better not open it up and hurt the game since they are probably examining contents. Is this normal? Should I call? How long can this "hold" last?
 
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Sadly, yes.

That is normal.

Viena to CA?

Customs.

edit: I've had "hold" last for a month before...
 

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If ou are tracking it at usps.com it is usps.

it's not stuck in customs as that's the first stop, so it either got lost, misrouted or is damaged, i would guess.
 
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