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72MARIO · 02-18-2004, 04:38 PM

I knew that ordering stuff from the states would have fees when it got here.(Ontario) I ordered a 1 Piece Window Kit from a vendor in the states had it sent to my gramps place in Lousiana then had him send it to me We were planning on going to the states last week but plans changed and we did not go. I was going to bring it back home with me.Well because we did not go and I had it shipped here this is the break down on the cost. $29.06 $33.21 P.S.T and 50.00 Brokerage and $3.50 G.S.T on the brokerage fee = $115.77 ! + the shipping to get it here. I guess it' s fustrating I work a day to pay Freeking taxes. 19 yeas old and learning.

Well I just had to vent.

Thanks Guys.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2004, 04:47 PM

I thought that if you had it sent to you as a gift that it didn't have any brokerage fees or import duties. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

72MARIO · 02-18-2004, 05:08 PM

I said to the ups guy If this was my birthday present I would have to pay tax on it ? Would that suck or what ?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2004, 07:04 PM

UPS charges large brokering fees. The next time you have parts shipped up to you, try the post office. I have had a couple of my Canadian customers tell me that it is a heck of a lot cheaper that way. WES www.CalssicHeartbeat.com

REPO1 · 02-18-2004, 11:14 PM

FEDEX is also considerably cheaper. UPS charges way too damn much!!!

*Gee_Emm* · 02-19-2004, 12:05 AM

Refuse delivery and tell the driver that you will clear your own customs. They will take your goodies away and call you to pick up the paperwork, take the sheet to your local customs office, pay your pst and gst and then go back to ups, pick up your parcel. Boycott UPS, don't ship with them!! Maybe it will help them learn. I had a $120CDN CPU come last week, they wanted $60 in charges. I cleared it myself and it cost me $17.00 The postal service is the way to go.

Hooter · 02-19-2004, 01:28 AM

I got sick and tired with UPS and their stupid fees, I ask to get it sent through US Post and when I get Brokerage fees I dispute them and usually get most if not all of my money back

REPO1 · 02-19-2004, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by Gee_Emm
take the sheet to your local customs office, pay your pst and gst

That is good advice, but most towns don't have such a place, unless you are in the southern areas.

*Gee_Emm* · 02-19-2004, 11:13 AM

They should if the town is big enough. If it has an airport with flights coming from the US then there should be custom dudes around somewhere.

REPO1 · 02-19-2004, 11:17 AM

Hmmm, I'll have to look into it.

I think the only cites in Alberta that have flights direct from the US are Calgary & Edmonton. All others are connectors after clearing.

*Gee_Emm* · 02-19-2004, 11:19 AM

Even still if there is a UPS office nearby there has to be a Customs place too. Bottom line is don't use UPS if at all possible

**CPNE** · 02-19-2004, 11:23 AM

When I was shipping parts to Canada, I tried to use the mail system unless parts was too big, then it went UPS. Most customers asked me to state on paperwork that customer will clear customs. I now know why.

Look on the bright side, you have no healthcare insurance and drug price gouging issues! I'm self-insured and pay a small ransom each month so I can go to the doctor if need be.

I guess it's the old "pay me now, or pay me later" dillema.

dubie · 02-19-2004, 11:25 AM

I have bought a few things from the USA and have always had it shipped by postal service, way cheaper.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 02-19-2004, 11:25 AM

We have had good luck with USPS and wrapped in xmas paper. We now have a sheetmetal warehouse in Toronto Ont also.

72MARIO · 02-19-2004, 02:02 PM

I asked my grampa to send it in the U.S Post I don't know why he did'nt. Well it's a $ 700 dollar window kit thats all. And I work all day to pay the freeking taxes and duties. Well I think I have vented now. Thanks guys I will try the Canada/U.Spostal service next time.

02-18-2004, 04:38 PM	#1
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	TAXES and BROX. FEES SUCK ! I knew that ordering stuff from the states would have fees when it got here.(Ontario) I ordered a 1 Piece Window Kit from a vendor in the states had it sent to my gramps place in Lousiana then had him send it to me We were planning on going to the states last week but plans changed and we did not go. I was going to bring it back home with me.Well because we did not go and I had it shipped here this is the break down on the cost. $29.06 $33.21 P.S.T and 50.00 Brokerage and $3.50 G.S.T on the brokerage fee = $115.77 ! + the shipping to get it here. I guess it' s fustrating I work a day to pay Freeking taxes. 19 yeas old and learning. Well I just had to vent. Thanks Guys. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-18-2004, 04:47 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I thought that if you had it sent to you as a gift that it didn't have any brokerage fees or import duties. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2004, 05:08 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I said to the ups guy If this was my birthday present I would have to pay tax on it ? Would that suck or what ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-18-2004, 07:04 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	UPS charges large brokering fees. The next time you have parts shipped up to you, try the post office. I have had a couple of my Canadian customers tell me that it is a heck of a lot cheaper that way. WES www.CalssicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2004, 11:14 PM	#5
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	FEDEX is also considerably cheaper. UPS charges way too damn much!!! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

02-19-2004, 12:05 AM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Refuse delivery and tell the driver that you will clear your own customs. They will take your goodies away and call you to pick up the paperwork, take the sheet to your local customs office, pay your pst and gst and then go back to ups, pick up your parcel. Boycott UPS, don't ship with them!! Maybe it will help them learn. I had a $120CDN CPU come last week, they wanted $60 in charges. I cleared it myself and it cost me $17.00 The postal service is the way to go.

02-19-2004, 01:28 AM	#7
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I got sick and tired with UPS and their stupid fees, I ask to get it sent through US Post and when I get Brokerage fees I dispute them and usually get most if not all of my money back __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-19-2004, 11:13 AM	#9
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	They should if the town is big enough. If it has an airport with flights coming from the US then there should be custom dudes around somewhere.

02-19-2004, 11:17 AM	#10
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Hmmm, I'll have to look into it. I think the only cites in Alberta that have flights direct from the US are Calgary & Edmonton. All others are connectors after clearing.

02-19-2004, 11:19 AM	#11
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Even still if there is a UPS office nearby there has to be a Customs place too. Bottom line is don't use UPS if at all possible

02-19-2004, 11:23 AM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	When I was shipping parts to Canada, I tried to use the mail system unless parts was too big, then it went UPS. Most customers asked me to state on paperwork that customer will clear customs. I now know why. Look on the bright side, you have no healthcare insurance and drug price gouging issues! I'm self-insured and pay a small ransom each month so I can go to the doctor if need be. I guess it's the old "pay me now, or pay me later" dillema. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-19-2004, 11:25 AM	#13
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I have bought a few things from the USA and have always had it shipped by postal service, way cheaper. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-19-2004, 11:25 AM	#14
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have had good luck with USPS and wrapped in xmas paper. We now have a sheetmetal warehouse in Toronto Ont also. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

02-19-2004, 02:02 PM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I asked my grampa to send it in the U.S Post I don't know why he did'nt. Well it's a $ 700 dollar window kit thats all. And I work all day to pay the freeking taxes and duties. Well I think I have vented now. Thanks guys I will try the Canada/U.Spostal service next time. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD Last edited by 72MARIO; 02-19-2004 at 02:04 PM.



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