our dollar buys more but only if your ask

[naesco]

There is no duty on US made goods.
I don't think it costs anymore to ship to Vancouver as opposed to say Seattle.
Sure, the first thing the manager will tell you that he has to use up his stock first. The reality is that no one, retailer or wholesaler carries six months worth of stock. They can't afford to.

The bottom line is the huge increase in our dollar has made huge profits to those who do not pass along the savings.

BTW, I was in Restorations Hardware today and I noted that almost everyone was questioning the pricing due to the fact that our dollar is worth a hell of a lot more.
We should too, eh!

[fishmaster]

Originally Posted by naesco

There is no duty on US made goods.
I don't think it costs anymore to ship to Vancouver as opposed to say Seattle.

******Not all good imported from the US are made in the US and some products still have dutys. It does cost way more to ship across the border.********

Sure, the first thing the manager will tell you that he has to use up his stock first. The reality is that no one, retailer or wholesaler carries six months worth of stock. They can't afford to.

******Uhh...not all retailers and distributors are broke! The fact is, in order to get volume discounts, shipping breaks & assure they'll get the product, vendors & distributors often have to book well in advance. Often times they have to order more than they can sell in the short term the get the right price.*********

The bottom line is the huge increase in our dollar has made huge profits to those who do not pass along the savings.

******Don't get me wrong, some businesses are taking advantage. But, I think most of the vendors on this site are doing a good job of being competitive. Not to mention top notch customer service. Try and get something shipped overnight from the US...or really any service.*********

BTW, I was in Restorations Hardware today and I noted that almost everyone was questioning the pricing due to the fact that our dollar is worth a hell of a lot more.
We should too, eh!

******My coments are surrounded by asterisk*******

[JimE]

Originally Posted by naesco

I don't think it costs anymore to ship to Vancouver as opposed to say Seattle.

I deal with US suppliers/manufacturers all the time. Almost all of them offer free shipping within the continental US with an XX$$ order. Some of them its as little as $250.

No freight (let alone international freight) and no brokerage fees make a huge difference in landed product cost.

Jim

[naesco]

Why is this subject in the lounge as it is a reef related discussion.

Jim I contacted a CTB (Certified Transportation Broker) this morning after I read your post.

Here are the facts: Example

The cost to ship a truckload of dry goods (45,000 pounds) from Los Angeles to Vancouver versus to cost to ship from Los Angeles to Seattle is only $500.00 more. The trucking company absorbs all border fees in that cost).

In other word it adds a penny to the cost of the food that I referenced earlier.

With the fact that the dollar is at $1.039, it makes no difference at all.

[Tarolisol]

Originally Posted by naesco

Why is this subject in the lounge as it is a reef related discussion.

I am going to get pricing on shipping a truck from Los Angeles to a wholesaler in Seattle and Vancouver as I have a family member who is involved in the industry.
I think it is brokerage fees and the extra mileage and that is it.

I doubt it would add 10 percent total to the cost. What do you think it would add?

Car are a compleatly different story, there are numerous fees that need to be paid as well as forms for customs, inspections and so on. But with the drasticly different prices for cars between the us and canada you still save a load of money.