What the?

christyf5 · #1 04-17-2008, 10:00 PM

Good old UPS. They have some interesting shipping practices

Tom R · #2 04-17-2008, 10:19 PM

Hi Marie

First off they have no idea where Powell River is.

Second to justify the rates they charge it has to cross the border 2 or 3 times and stay in their warehouse a couple of days.

Tom R

blaster · #3 04-17-2008, 10:29 PM

you'll be happy with it when you get it.The thing that i didn't like was the 59.95 turned into almost 150.

BMW Rider · #4 04-17-2008, 10:38 PM

Worst part is, they'll probably ding you twice for the GST and duty charges.

dsaundry · #5 04-17-2008, 10:43 PM

Maybe its a secret plot by the americans to try to devalue our dollar. They figure if they can't get what they used to..just do it twice and charge for it....

Monti-Man · #6 04-17-2008, 10:54 PM

I have ordered from them numerous times.What you are seeing is when ups sends the paper work to customs. The package is actually in Spokane but the customs office they use are in Richmond.

I have yet to ever pay GST from them and i just received a package on Tuesday.

fkshiu · #7 04-17-2008, 11:50 PM

Just received a bucket of carbon from them and no extra charges. That $10 flat brokerage rate that you pay upfront with shipping is AWESOME!

banditpowdercoat · #8 04-18-2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom R

Hi Marie

First off they have no idea where Powell River is.

Second to justify the rates they charge it has to cross the border 2 or 3 times and stay in their warehouse a couple of days.

Tom R

Yup, exactly. I get Whacked with insane UPS bills at times. I have literally BLOWN up on the phone. Heck, a 10Lb box, of NAFTA applicable goods(Powder coating) Net value, $70US. They billing me $106CDN for shipping. 1 week+ shipping, not overnight. Can you belive it?