Question on shipping parts to Canada - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

resin addict · 02-08-2005, 12:11 AM

We just sold an airdam for a VW Jetta on ebay...we're in Michigan, the buyer's in Alberta...It's not that heavy, maybe 10-15 lbs once its packaged, but it's going to be kind of bulky...+/- 18" x 60" x 7"...its abs plastic, so it's pretty durable, so it can get knocked around without getting damaged...the buyer indicates he's not in a big hurry, so what's the most efficient way (least expensive) to ship this?

Russell · 02-08-2005, 01:41 AM

USPS is your best bet, UPS and FedEx often charge hefty import fees (if not made in North America) and some very nasty brokerage fees. USPS does have these import fees (just GST) and the brokerage fees are either very small, or don't exist at all

raceman6135 · 02-08-2005, 02:15 AM

If USPS won't ship it because of the length, check with Greyhound (bus). In Canada, they carry larger parts than any courier will (without charging many extra $$$$), plus they deliver damn near everywhere.

DJS

HeavyD · 02-08-2005, 02:20 AM

Sorry, Greyhound won't do it. Quote from site: "GPX does not currently offer cross-border services into Mexico or Canada"

RON WOODGEARD · 02-08-2005, 04:32 AM

I won't ship to Canada anymore.

Once the piece gets to Canada, ( depending on the size) it gets picked up by a private feight or delivery company, Then the buyer gets additional charges. Now they get ticked at us, As if we are supposed to know how there shipping sysem works.

I have had this happen 2 times. AND the tracking numbers are not tracked once they are in Canada..

I shipped a Gauge, ( actually returned it to a mislead seller) and a complete set of Rancho 9000 shocks and all the air goodies that are an option. The guy I sold the shocks to, wrote me a nasty letter because he had to pay an additional $40.00 shipping fee...

Russell · 02-08-2005, 11:02 AM

Tell him that isn't your fault, those are brokerage fees, and are a part of buying parts from the states and getting them shipped to Canada. Personally, I hate it when people in the states won't ship to me, I will pay all of the shipping fees myself, and not complain about it, so I don't see why it would be an issue.

dubie · 02-08-2005, 11:05 AM

POstal service is the most cost effective way to ship from USA to Canada and vice versa. you will get hit with a handling charge at the border and will be tacked on when you pick it up at the post office. Only other route is to go with UPS or Fed Ex

By any chance, is he in Bonnyville Alberta??

resin addict · 02-08-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubie

By any chance, is he in Bonnyville Alberta??

He's in Fort McMurray, Alberta

02-08-2005, 12:11 AM	#1
resin addict Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 367	Question on shipping parts to Canada We just sold an airdam for a VW Jetta on ebay...we're in Michigan, the buyer's in Alberta...It's not that heavy, maybe 10-15 lbs once its packaged, but it's going to be kind of bulky...+/- 18" x 60" x 7"...its abs plastic, so it's pretty durable, so it can get knocked around without getting damaged...the buyer indicates he's not in a big hurry, so what's the most efficient way (least expensive) to ship this? __________________ "I have found little that is good about human beings. In my experience most of them are trash." "In the depths of my heart I cannot help being convinced that my fellow men, with a few exceptions, are worthless."- Sigmund Freud

02-08-2005, 01:41 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	USPS is your best bet, UPS and FedEx often charge hefty import fees (if not made in North America) and some very nasty brokerage fees. USPS does have these import fees (just GST) and the brokerage fees are either very small, or don't exist at all __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-08-2005, 02:20 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,173	Sorry, Greyhound won't do it. Quote from site: "GPX does not currently offer cross-border services into Mexico or Canada" __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

02-08-2005, 11:02 AM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Tell him that isn't your fault, those are brokerage fees, and are a part of buying parts from the states and getting them shipped to Canada. Personally, I hate it when people in the states won't ship to me, I will pay all of the shipping fees myself, and not complain about it, so I don't see why it would be an issue. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-08-2005, 11:05 AM	#7
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	POstal service is the most cost effective way to ship from USA to Canada and vice versa. you will get hit with a handling charge at the border and will be tacked on when you pick it up at the post office. Only other route is to go with UPS or Fed Ex By any chance, is he in Bonnyville Alberta?? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795 Last edited by dubie; 02-08-2005 at 11:37 AM.

02-08-2005, 02:15 AM	#3
raceman6135 Dino burner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 602	If USPS won't ship it because of the length, check with Greyhound (bus). In Canada, they carry larger parts than any courier will (without charging many extra $$$$), plus they deliver damn near everywhere. DJS

02-08-2005, 04:32 AM	#5
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I won't ship to Canada anymore. Once the piece gets to Canada, ( depending on the size) it gets picked up by a private feight or delivery company, Then the buyer gets additional charges. Now they get ticked at us, As if we are supposed to know how there shipping sysem works. I have had this happen 2 times. AND the tracking numbers are not tracked once they are in Canada.. I shipped a Gauge, ( actually returned it to a mislead seller) and a complete set of Rancho 9000 shocks and all the air goodies that are an option. The guy I sold the shocks to, wrote me a nasty letter because he had to pay an additional $40.00 shipping fee...



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