Get it shipped U.S.P.S, And ask the guy if he can send it as a GIFT, that way you do not have to pay TAXES. I got a deal from a dealer in the U.S. and he sent my item as a gift. [img]graemlins/deal4u.gif[/img]

 

USPS sucks for shipping but is good for avoiding taxes and brokerage. Just get the items shipped via UPS as a broken item valued at $20

 

But if you want it insured, you will get stuck on the taxes for the insured amount. FYI

 

i got my termlab shipped via dhl. $650 USD value only $35 CAD in taxes.

 

Yeah I ask for anything I get shipped from the US to be marked as a gift at a value of $10. That way no fees whatsoever.

 

Maybe 'non-resale samples'

 

'gifts' are good for up to $80 Canadian... if the insured value is more then that, you pay the difference.

One way to get around the brokerage is to get the package sent to a buddies apartment ... or any temporary address... then don't pay it....

Of course, UPS makes you pay brokerage COD, probably because too many people screwed them in the past... and because the shipping companies can go after whoever sent the package for unpaid brokerage, alot of buisnesses will only ship UPS now...

 

Gifts max value is $60
I don't suggest fedex, unless you are really desperate to get your package quickly
I don't suggest USPS either, they will hold your package untill you pay the duty/customs/tax and it takes awhile to arrive

I just got an ohio generator sent AS A GIFT from pheonix via USPS 2 weeks later, and I STILL had to pay $137 to get my hands on it!

I would suggest GRAYHOUND busses, if that is availble. I bought 4 wheels and tires from someone in kelowna and it took 2 days and cost $16!!! Amazing

[ April 17, 2004, 01:14 PM: Message edited by: Phiber Optik ]

 

How do you use Greyhound busses? Do they offer shipping or do you buy them a seat on the bus?? lol

 

can't buy a seat for 16 bucks [img]smile.gif[/img]

I do not believe that busses are an option for crossing the border. USPS is worth the wait...I don't know how you got dinged with a $137 charge though...