4 months later and I've not heard a peep from Correo about my package of tea from the UK valued well under $25. The British Corner Shop who I ordered it from very generously refunded me every penny without any hesitation so I won't be taking advantage of their kindness again as it wouldn't be fair ordering something I know won't arrive.
Seems to me if you don't have a tracking number you're wasting your time. I have been told using the DHL express service is the way to do it but as it costs and arm and a leg it's pretty much useless for items of low value plus if you're a foreigner not registered with AFIP you have to go through hoops anyway. It's a sad state of affairs as it means I can't receive goodies from friends and family.
I'm getting in touch with the Court of Human Rights to see if I'm a victim.
Over 10 months since the British Corner Shop dispatched my tiny order of loose tea from Britain and guess what? I received a telegram from Correo instructing me to drop everything and hastily make my way to an office in Buenos Aires (a 6 hour return journey by bus) to collect my small parcel but not before handing over 120 pesos first. I thought the wife was playing a joke on me but no it's true. I had to laugh but this just exemplifies all that is wrong with this country.No wonder we're going to bail out of here asap.
