Shipping to Canada ??? - GoFuckYourself.com

Gabriel · 04-07-2005, 10:35 AM

I keep hearing horror stories about how its a fucking fiasco.

Is it really that big of a pain in the ass? Anyone know the tricks to a smooth delivery?

Mango · 04-07-2005, 10:35 AM

fedex.com

StuartD · 04-07-2005, 10:36 AM

shipping electronics to Canada is the nightmare. Customs will hold it longer than necessary sometimes for no apparent reason and then charge the person it's going to an arm and a leg for it no matter if it's a "gift" or not.

ronaldo · 04-07-2005, 10:38 AM

I'm still waiting for a copy of the Paris Hilton video I won about 8 months ago on The Darren Austin Show.

We used to have boxes of sextoys shipped up here though and never had a problem receiving them.

SmokeyTheBear · 04-07-2005, 10:41 AM

Heres the mst important thing to remember..

Never trust the company sending you something, that it will arrive for the price shown.

The biggest problem most people have is CUSTOMS. you must pay duty for many items and the price is different depending on the item. Things like computers/bikes/skateboards have a super high customs rate.

Best to ask customs or make sure the shipper has experience shipping to canada.

SmokeyTheBear · 04-07-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NichePay - StuartD

shipping electronics to Canada is the nightmare. Customs will hold it longer than necessary sometimes for no apparent reason and then charge the person it's going to an arm and a leg for it no matter if it's a "gift" or not.

I had a friend have that problem ordering something from ebay..

The winning bid was low like $20 , but the item was worth a few hundred , and they wanted to charge them $50 in duty fee's.

Eventually they managed to get their money back.(after first having to pay it )

Now when i ship items from the states , i get them to write EBAY-PURCHASE on the customs declaration and make up a low price

Gabriel · 04-07-2005, 10:57 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm actually looking to ship some jerseys I plan on giving away as gifts during the Montreal show, that is if I'm allowed in. Do they even allow Mexicans in Canada?

spideriux · 04-07-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mango

fedex.com

Furious_Male · 04-07-2005, 11:50 AM

I have never had a problem. FedEx or UPS.

boner 2.0 · 04-07-2005, 11:55 AM

I try to avoid it at all cost

Don't ship ground if you can. I use USPS all the time, but they have weight/height limit

Raven · 04-07-2005, 12:01 PM

I have shipped to Canada and I've received items from Canada......As long as you use Fedex, I think you should be okay.....

WiredGuy · 04-07-2005, 12:56 PM

Its a real pain in the ass when going through customs. A lot of times we'll get nailed for duties on gift based items and if you're sending electronics, that's a whole other ballpark. Best thing to do is to ship through a courrier who has experience in dealing with customs.

WG

B40 · 04-07-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

Best thing to do is to ship through a courrier who has experience in dealing with customs.

Anything but UPS...UPS will rape you with their brokerage fee, FedEx is not as bad. Best is USPS/Canada Post, it's only a $5 brokerage fee, but taxes/duties still applies.

Odie · 04-07-2005, 01:14 PM

whatever u do Gabe...make sure you send it well b4 the show...or else it'll be late...

LionDollars · 04-07-2005, 01:27 PM

We had a company ship a Cisco router from the USA to Canada.
It went via Fedex... it was a TOTAL NIGHTMARE!!!

Cost a fortune in duties and taxes the leasing company made us pay.
Should have bought one in Canada.

L$

Gabriel · 04-07-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Odie

whatever u do Gabe...make sure you send it well b4 the show...or else it'll be late...

Your jersey will be in Corys luggage. We cant risk you not being able to model one.

;)

the Shemp · 04-07-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabriel

I keep hearing horror stories about how its a fucking fiasco.

Is it really that big of a pain in the ass? Anyone know the tricks to a smooth delivery?

its not a fiasco at all. but you have to do some extra work at the time of shipping....state the $$ value of the product and include an invoice with the shipment. The duty, GST and broker charge will be paid by the receiver in Canada. DHL, FEDEX, UPS and USPS can do it for you..

Platinum Nick · 04-07-2005, 02:01 PM

if you can, ship Via Air - many times brokerage fees are covered in the cost. Shop around, ask questions. In Canada the # 1 courier is Purolator. They have the best rates, best network and reliability. Fed Ex is good but expensive IMHO. UPS Great in the states not so good in Canada - brokerage fees = RAPE

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Gabriel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So*Cal Posts: 4,789	Thanks everyone. I'm actually looking to ship some jerseys I plan on giving away as gifts during the Montreal show, that is if I'm allowed in. Do they even allow Mexicans in Canada? __________________ ICQ#: 142295729

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ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	I'm still waiting for a copy of the Paris Hilton video I won about 8 months ago on The Darren Austin Show. We used to have boxes of sextoys shipped up here though and never had a problem receiving them.

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