US shipping questions

howdy20012002 · #1 02-22-2006, 09:14 PM

the only thing wrong with USPS is that they don't do priority overnight
unfortunately, the only options for overnight stuff is FEDEX, UPS or commerical flights...all of which are going to cost u an arm and a leg.
USPS is definitely the cheapest way to go if not priority..i find that with lower value stuff, u don't get dinged for anything when it gets delivered.

TheReefGeek · #2 02-22-2006, 09:18 PM

Anything less than $10 goes through for free.

For small stuff, you can try Puralator envelope, I just brought in a DIY auto top off worth $30 US that went through for free, Im guess because it was envelope and not package, but Im not sure.

Quinster · #3 02-22-2006, 11:03 PM

A lot of courier companies offer a pre brokerage fee, it is an extra form I believe on the shipper’s part but it greatly decreases the fee, usually by half.

dirtyreefer · #4 02-22-2006, 11:18 PM

I was told by UPS that if the package is shipped via airmail, you will not get charged brokerage fees but of course the airmail is alot more expensive than ground. If they need to bring the package through the border via ground, then there are brokerage fees involved.

I hate UPS btw, I will only use USPS and FedEx. Been screwed by UPS too many times with their outrageous prices and crappy service.

vanreefer · #5 02-23-2006, 12:03 AM

get a post office box in the states... I got one in Blaine

TheReefGeek · #6 02-23-2006, 12:05 AM

Dano, some more details?

vanreefer · #7 02-23-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Dano, some more details?

I live about 30 mins from the border and the mailbox is just accross the line.

No brokerage... if made in the states no duty.... just GST.... usually if less than $50 they just let me go through.
Works good for me plus a lifetime membership was only $10 us plus $2 per package