initial_d2k

iTrader: (3)

http://www.thefinalcost.com/

Use this calculator to check what you will "ACTUALLY" pay...
I just found that the other day and find it funny that the "outrageous" COD fee are actually predictable.


rule of thumb... use UPS if you can make the seller declare for 20$ and under .... or just use USPS... =)

vince126

iTrader: (5)

nice find. im so sick of getting raped by brokerage.

i wish i lived on mainland so i can just get **** shipped just across the border. *shakes fist*

BBQman

Or you can buy from reputable shops in Canada, that stock at the right price, what you are looking for.

evo_soul

i posted this before, unfortunately its still not working right. the taxes doesnt reflect provincial and federal taxes. be sure to add the tax in there to fully figure out how much your going to pay. Remember we are HST now. this website was made before that came in to effect.

solipsism

iTrader: (1)

Impossible in Western Canada at the moment.

No inventory, long wait times and about 50-100% higher cost for parts.

BBQman

.Thats too bad.
The good news is we ship cross canada!!

BrendanS

iTrader: (7)

I ship to TSB in Point Roberts, WA. Then go down to gas up since gas is like $1.47 for 92 anyways. Save about $20+ on gas alone and then even more on parts versus buying locally.

sun_ice4

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I buy nearly everything from the States. Prices are much lower even with fees, and their customer service puts any canadian company that I've dealt with to shame. They respond to emails, provide any technical support, and ship when they say they will.

With regards to brokerage fees, as the OP said, try to use USPS (not UPS) whenever possible. The only fee you may get is taxes.


BBQman... can you suggest some of the reputable, priced right Canadian companies.

ianmaki

iTrader: (1)

hey guys .. just a suggestion.. you guys should consider signing up for membership with
UPS or any shipping company you would use.. they offer benefits for members like
brokerage fees and taxes discount.. If I knew back then I wouldnt have paid $650 for
brokerage.. and taxes... .. anything 3000 worth over.. add another 500 on that.. atleast...

car_nut15

iTrader: (8)

UPS has some ridiculous fees. Lately ive been using usaddressinc.com and have been very happy with their service. It gives me an address to ship my packages to in the US and they charge like 3 bucks per package under 50 pounds so its dirt cheap. Good way to beat the ridiculous shipping costs and charges involved with shipping from US to Canada. Its nice and close to the boarder so it doesnt even take me long to get there.