Why is it so difficult to ship to Canada!?

[jlee]

I'm trying to ship an old/damaged notebook to Canada via Fedex, and it's quite a PITA. So much paperwork, and I can't even find plain "computer" on the code list..bah. So, I'm trying to print the 'commercial invoice', and I hope that's the right one...this is annoying - maybe I should stick with USPS for Canadian shipments.

Is there an easier way to do this??

 

[pyonir]

because canucks have to make everything more difficult.

 

[Mr N8]

Its not. Walk into Mail Boxes Etc, hand them package and $$$, walk away. Done.

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: pyonir
because canucks have to make everything more difficult.

Hard to arrange for an armored escort to keep the mail safe from arctic wolves when you only have one tank.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw

Originally posted by: pyonir
because canucks have to make everything more difficult.

Hard to arrange for an armored escort to keep the mail safe from arctic wolves when you only have one tank.

don't forget the baby seals! and polar bears!

 

[Queasy]

It is so difficult because Canada is run by people like this!

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Queasy
It is so difficult because Canada is run by people like this!

eh?

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: pyonir

Originally posted by: Queasy
It is so difficult because Canada is run by people like this!

eh?

Hoser!

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Queasy
It is so difficult because Canada is run by people like this!

ownage!

 

[Krye]

Have you guys ever shipped something into the US? It's not any easier. Countries like to know what's passing through their borders ya know.

 

[TheOtherBob]

Easy........ under contents....... list it as HOCKEY STICK...... you'll get automatic priority overnight service in Canada that way......

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: TheOtherBob
Easy........ under contents....... list it as HOCKEY STICK...... you'll get automatic priority overnight service in Canada that way......

hyehehe ill try that next time

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Originally posted by: CadetLee
I'm trying to ship an old/damaged notebook to Canada via Fedex, and it's quite a PITA. So much paperwork, and I can't even find plain "computer" on the code list..bah. So, I'm trying to print the 'commercial invoice', and I hope that's the right one...this is annoying - maybe I should stick with USPS for Canadian shipments.

Is there an easier way to do this??

Please stick with shipping by the USPS when sending merchandise to Canada unless you're sending the package via the express service. Otherwise, UPS and Fedex charge a ridiculous brokerage fee when it gets to the recipient ($30-40 + customs). The mail charges a flat rate of $5 for brokerage so that's why we prefer it

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: CadetLee
I'm trying to ship an old/damaged notebook to Canada via Fedex, and it's quite a PITA. So much paperwork, and I can't even find plain "computer" on the code list..bah. So, I'm trying to print the 'commercial invoice', and I hope that's the right one...this is annoying - maybe I should stick with USPS for Canadian shipments.

Is there an easier way to do this??

Please stick with shipping by the USPS when sending merchandise to Canada unless you're sending the package via the express service. Otherwise, UPS and Fedex charge a ridiculous brokerage fee when it gets to the recipient ($30-40 + customs). The mail charges a flat rate of $5 for brokerage so that's why we prefer it

Hmmm. I shipped a guy some RAM a few days ago using FedEx Ground. Cost me $9.21, all I had to do on my end was create a FedEx account, print out a shipping label online, then go to a ship center, fill out a customs form (very easy) and give it all to them. I hope he doesn't get stuck with a $30-40 fee though. :Q

 

[jlee]

Ah crap...already printed my label with my Fedex account. They don't charge until it's delivered though....but I hate to use USPS for a 12lb box!

 

[kami]

Originally posted by: KingNothing

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle

Originally posted by: CadetLee
I'm trying to ship an old/damaged notebook to Canada via Fedex, and it's quite a PITA. So much paperwork, and I can't even find plain "computer" on the code list..bah. So, I'm trying to print the 'commercial invoice', and I hope that's the right one...this is annoying - maybe I should stick with USPS for Canadian shipments.

Is there an easier way to do this??

Please stick with shipping by the USPS when sending merchandise to Canada unless you're sending the package via the express service. Otherwise, UPS and Fedex charge a ridiculous brokerage fee when it gets to the recipient ($30-40 + customs). The mail charges a flat rate of $5 for brokerage so that's why we prefer it

Hmmm. I shipped a guy some RAM a few days ago using FedEx Ground. Cost me $9.21, all I had to do on my end was create a FedEx account, print out a shipping label online, then go to a ship center, fill out a customs form (very easy) and give it all to them. I hope he doesn't get stuck with a $30-40 fee though. :Q

He will get a fee, though not quite as big as UPS (AKA satan). There's like 2 brokerage fees then they throw on 15% tax of the declared value. Most of this can be avoided with USPS. If you just mark it below $20, I don't think we have to pay anything. I have big orders from amazon all the time and I don't get charged anything.

I hate UPS. Before I knew about this crap I was charged 60 f*cking dollars for something I bought for $100. Another time $24 for something I bought for $30. Never again.

Do us canucks a favor and don't use UPS...use USPS, or at the very worst Fedex.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: pyonir

Originally posted by: Queasy
It is so difficult because Canada is run by people like this!

eh?

Hoser!

Take off!