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Originally Posted by Samw
Lostmind, you must be getting it shipped overnight or something. Either that or the guy you are buying stuff from is pocketing a bunch of fees for handling. I buy a lot of things from the US. I had an ISDN modem complete with manuals and box shipped to me for $15US just a few weeks ago. An entire lighting system that I bought last year with ballast and pendant and bulb was about $22US. I get stuff shipped straight to my address here, not Bellingham.
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Yah, one order was on a speedier delivery, but not overnight (at least, I didnt get it for 3 days). And yes, I did have to pay a heavy brokerage fee on all shipments - $35 is a familiar number for some reason, I think its ups?
When I ship a server down to san jose, it costs me $300 or so. Sure, a server is 80-100lbs...
I would buy a lot more over the net from down south (especially with our dollar now! Altho I lose a lot of money as my revenue is in US$ funds...).
I am currently having some vitamins shipped from NYC. 36 bucks for 5 day ground (the cheapest option) and that $36 USD doesnt include brokerage or duty. By the time the 4 bottles get here, it will be up to $60 at least....
Anyways, sorry for thread jackin!