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Pa3000gt
06-21-2010, 09:33 PM
This is a real handy little web page, you input your shipment value, shipping company (Fedex, UPS, USPS etc...) shipping cost, and it calculates the total cost for you including exchange rate, customs, duty, taxes, and dispersements. It is for shipping from US to Canada.
:thumbsup:Hope this helps someone out with all those suprise costs!:thumbsup:

http://www.thefinalcost.com/shipments/calculate/
Riverman
06-21-2010, 10:28 PM
With UPS you don't have to pay brokerage fees, just tell them at the door you want to self clear. Or, if you can get the tracking # from the shipper, call the 800 number and tell them you want to self clear and it won't get delivered.

Fed Ex doesn't have this option.
Pa3000gt
06-22-2010, 11:02 AM
With UPS you don't have to pay brokerage fees, just tell them at the door you want to self clear. Or, if you can get the tracking # from the shipper, call the 800 number and tell them you want to self clear and it won't get delivered.

Fed Ex doesn't have this option.

What do I have to do to clear the package then? (self clear)

I also read that you don't have to pay the dispersement fees either if you call them and prepay for some other fees.

Also, according to UPS website, if you choose expedited, there is no brokerage, its free.
Riverman
06-22-2010, 11:15 AM
What do I have to do to clear the package then? (self clear)

1. Go to the UPS self-clear office and pick up the yellow piece of paper. Make sure you have your paypal receipt with you.
2. Go to Canada Customs and pay the PST and GST.
3. Return to UPS and pick up item.
Pa3000gt
06-22-2010, 12:21 PM
cool! in my town it is a secondary courier (purolator) that handles UPS deliveries. Can i get this UPS document from them?
Riverman
06-22-2010, 12:26 PM
cool! in my town it is a secondary courier (purolator) that handles UPS deliveries. Can i get this UPS document from them?The best thing to do is call the 800 number as soon as you get the tracking # from the shipper. Say you want to self clear and and ask them what to do.

The 800 number is in Moncton NB so they know the drill.
Pa3000gt
06-22-2010, 03:04 PM
sweet! thanks alot, ill do that.
XSive
06-22-2010, 07:57 PM
Very timely guys...You just saved me $40 today because of this thread.

thanks,
Riverman
06-22-2010, 09:42 PM
Very timely guys...You just saved me $40 today because of this thread.Cases of Molson Canadian may be left on the back deck, 170 Glenwood Crescent.
Dave Strong
06-23-2010, 12:04 AM
Good info I have been bent over more than one time by UPS and FedEx, try to get every thing sent by postal service they just charge tax.

Dave
Li'l Toy
06-23-2010, 11:24 PM
Very timely guys...You just saved me $40 today because of this thread.

thanks,

This is why Scream & Fly rocks!
XSive
06-24-2010, 07:53 AM
I'll do better than that,.... 5% off the XR in my backyard! hehhe
Pa3000gt
06-24-2010, 12:05 PM
The problem in my area is that the closest port of entry is too far away for me to save myself money by self clearing. If you pay for expedited service with UPS, there is NO brokerage fees...

Another way is to get the shipper to mark the shipment as a "Warranty Repair" and you will not be charged for taxes or duties.
mirage243
06-24-2010, 12:10 PM
Another way is to get the shipper to mark the shipment as a "Warranty Repair" and you will not be charged for taxes or duties.

You Canooks think of things that even Jews don't think of.:D
Pa3000gt
06-24-2010, 01:04 PM
Every dollar you save on shipping is another dollar you can waste on totally necessary toys for our boats eh? That way my touque flaps faster in the wind than yours :D:D:D
Dave Strong
06-24-2010, 04:15 PM
You Canooks think of things that even Jews don't think of.:D

We have to every time we turn around the gov. is creating a new tax for something.:eek: would not be so bad if they did something with the money.

Dave:cheers: