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phptad · 02-01-2007, 11:52 AM

Just wondering what shipping company you Canadians use when buying stuff from the States? I'm looking at buying some parts from some of the forum sponsors, but don't want to get stuck with major fees/duties when coming across the border. Do all shipping companies charge these fees, or are some better than others?

Also, who would you recommend dealing with when it comes to the forum sponsors?

Riceking · 02-01-2007, 02:12 PM

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Just wondering what shipping company you Canadians use when buying stuff from the States? I'm looking at buying some parts from some of the forum sponsors, but don't want to get stuck with major fees/duties when coming across the border. Do all shipping companies charge these fees, or are some better than others?

Also, who would you recommend dealing with when it comes to the forum sponsors?[/b]

USPS / Canada Post is the cheapest.

Avoid UPS, they have the highest brokerage fees.

ShaunM · 02-01-2007, 03:16 PM

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USPS / Canada Post is the cheapest.

Avoid UPS, they have the highest brokerage fees.[/b]

Agreed. I always try to use USPS/Canada Post.

Smilinvamp · 02-01-2007, 03:28 PM

yes... ANYTHING but UPS...
if they have USPostal Service (USPS) use that...

But sometimes you are stuck with UPS because sellers seem to thing that's the easiest to deal with, then your screwed!

Lebult · 02-14-2007, 06:49 PM

Everything I've ever shipping to the states was with Canada Post. It's the cheapest, and I've never had ANY problems with them. I make sure to check off "gift" when I mail it, so my recipients don't get nailed with fees or duties, and I have yet to get charged any 'back charges' from mailing something.

Awong124 · 02-17-2007, 12:28 PM

The RPM Store has shipped me stuff a couple times with UPS, even large items like a strut bar, and they've never charged me any brokerage fees. FedEx on the other hand charged me a lot both times CP-E shipped me something using them.

Balhar · 03-20-2007, 01:08 PM

UPS = teh rape

i got a USED intake for my 6 cost $270 USD, came to the door, UPS wanted $158 more

Spidy · 03-20-2007, 04:43 PM

Agreed.

UPS = EVIL! EVIL! EVIL!
FedEx = EVIL but not as EVIL as UPS.

AWong, I think you mean't USPS. USPS is the cheapest and best and pretty quick.

Awong124 · 03-20-2007, 05:02 PM

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Agreed.

UPS = EVIL! EVIL! EVIL!
FedEx = EVIL but not as EVIL as UPS.

AWong, I think you mean't USPS. USPS is the cheapest and best and pretty quick.[/b]

No, it was UPS, maybe I just got lucky.

m6inVan · 03-20-2007, 05:05 PM

Yup, UPS = the rape...

When I bought the MS short shifer, cargo tray and all weather mats. I was charge $40 in brokerage fees (on top of duties)

Any Forum sponser is good to deal with. I've dealt with RPM and Tiffany @ showcase and have been great experiences. I recently ordered something from heronew but didn't get a tracking number or confirmation it's been sent so I'm hoping it's on the way.. lol

02-01-2007, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
phptad Drivers License Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Just wondering what shipping company you Canadians use when buying stuff from the States? I'm looking at buying some parts from some of the forum sponsors, but don't want to get stuck with major fees/duties when coming across the border. Do all shipping companies charge these fees, or are some better than others? Also, who would you recommend dealing with when it comes to the forum sponsors? __________________ 2007 GT-I4 Sport, Tungsten Grey, Black Leather, Sunroof, Bose, MTX, Falken Torque 5 on Toyo T1R's.

02-17-2007, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Awong124 Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The RPM Store has shipped me stuff a couple times with UPS, even large items like a strut bar, and they've never charged me any brokerage fees. FedEx on the other hand charged me a lot both times CP-E shipped me something using them. __________________ 2002 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6 AT My Cardomain 2006 Mazda 6 Sport GT-V6 MT My Cardomain, My Garage

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Spidy Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,830 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Agreed. UPS = EVIL! EVIL! EVIL! FedEx = EVIL but not as EVIL as UPS. AWong, I think you mean't USPS. USPS is the cheapest and best and pretty quick. __________________ - MrSpidy@shaw.ca 04 Silver Mtx Mazda 6S - TSX Retro - HID H3 Fogs - Rear Tint - Brown Bread Sound Proofing - Alpine SPS171A Components - Clear Markers - Sport Bumper Fogs - Leather Shift Boot - 06 NA black tails - CP-E Mafci - AuxMod - Ipod AudioLink - Optimized & Bored Throttle Body - Magnaflow 3.5" tips - CP-E Long Tube Headers - Oznium Dome LED hatch mod - Mazdaspeed Springs - Parrot CK3100 + Bose Harness Bluetooth

03-20-2007, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
m6inVan Rally Racer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup, UPS = the rape... When I bought the MS short shifer, cargo tray and all weather mats. I was charge $40 in brokerage fees (on top of duties) Any Forum sponser is good to deal with. I've dealt with RPM and Tiffany @ showcase and have been great experiences. I recently ordered something from heronew but didn't get a tracking number or confirmation it's been sent so I'm hoping it's on the way.. lol __________________ 2005 Mazda6 GT-I4</span> <span style="color:#FF9966"> Black Racing Lip, Eyelids, 35% Tint, Shark-Fin Antenna, Atenza Badge, Custom Shift Boot, SilverStar Signals, 194 White LED's, Tail light Mod, Clear Sidemarkers w/ Mod, Racing Beat Exhausts, Tokico Shocks, MS Hatch Springs, 18" ALT Rival, Kumho Ecsta AST, CPE Mafci, Optimized Headers, Pulstar Spark Plugs, MS Short Shifter, 6000k HID's w/ TSX Retro, DDE Halo's, Lower Fog Lights, LED Tail Lights w/ Mod.

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02-01-2007, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Smilinvamp Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 599 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	yes... ANYTHING but UPS... if they have USPostal Service (USPS) use that... But sometimes you are stuck with UPS because sellers seem to thing that's the easiest to deal with, then your screwed!

02-14-2007, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lebult Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 372 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Everything I've ever shipping to the states was with Canada Post. It's the cheapest, and I've never had ANY problems with them. I make sure to check off "gift" when I mail it, so my recipients don't get nailed with fees or duties, and I have yet to get charged any 'back charges' from mailing something.

03-20-2007, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Balhar Retired Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	UPS = teh rape i got a USED intake for my 6 cost $270 USD, came to the door, UPS wanted $158 more