Still waiting after 3 weeks - normal?

3 weeks for domestic is getting long but not totally unusual. I'd give it another week then try to contact the vendor. Did you get any confirmation email or order number?

Mine took almost 4 weeks but it did arrive. Holiday season can slow things down too. Just be patient!

Yeah, 3 weeks can feel like forever when you're checking the tracking every few hours — I've been there. But honestly, it's pretty normal depending on where it's coming from and which courier they used. First thing — which vendor did you go with? Some are definitely faster than others, but even then the actual shipping speed comes down to the courier choice and route. Domestic usually lands in 1-2 weeks, and international can stretch to 3-4 weeks or more, so you're still in the window.

Honestly, courier makes a huge difference. If they shipped with something like DHL or FedEx, you'd typically see movement faster — clear scans at major transit hubs like Liege or Cincinnati, and customs clearance happens within a day or two. But if it's going through a slower service like registered mail or a regional carrier, the package might sit at a hub for a week before it even gets to the next sorting center. I've had international orders that bounced through three different transit hubs — one in Asia, one in Europe, and then finally a US hub like ISC Chicago or JFK — and each stop can add a few days with no scan updates. That's usually where that "black hole" feeling comes from, you know?

On the packaging side, durability really depends on the vendor. Some send IDs in a padded envelope with bubble wrap, others use a rigid cardboard sleeve or even something stealthier like a greeting card. If it's a cheap envelope and the ID is thin, there's a risk of bending in transit, especially if it goes through automated sorting machines. But most vendors know this and reinforce the packaging. Customs is another variable — 3 weeks could mean it's sitting in customs for a week or more, especially if the package flags an inspection. Yeah, sometimes they don't even scan it until after it clears, so your tracking might go dead for days.

Overall, I'd say 3 weeks is on the longer side of normal for international, but nothing to panic about yet, tbh. If it hits 4-5 weeks with zero progress, then I'd start asking the vendor for tracking details or a reship. In the meantime, double-check the tracking number format and make sure you're using the right carrier's site — like sometimes it's a mix of local and international tracking that doesn't sync well. Keep us posted when you get an update, alright?

Can't mention the vendor name publicly but they're domestic. Said 2-3 weeks delivery when I ordered.