Shipping to Canada

[Brads70]

I know a certain member here that has things shipped to his inlaws and comes down to pick the stuff up... 

      

[BIGSHCLUNK]

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[Slotts]

 

Jim

[Mopsquad]

I can feel the pain our of Canadian members.  I lived in Canada for most of my life and restored a '65 Mustang up there.  USPS and my parents in the US where the best bet.

Now one other thing.  When I restored my Mustang, the Canadian dollar was only worth 62 cents!!  Some of you may remember that horrible time ):

An American dollar cost me $1.60!!

[RUNCHARGER]

Yeah: It's costing us about $1.40 right now. It's really tough to build them up here but we still do.

[js27]

I just sold a radio delete plate to a gentleman in Canada for a A-body. I took it to the post office today to get a shipping price and was shocked. The box is about 10" long and 4" high and weights about 3 ounces. I could ship regular parcel post for $10.95. I told them I want $50.00 insurance ( cost of the part) and was told I could not get insurance on parcel post and had to ship priority that comes with $200.00 insurance for a shipping price of $39.95. Crazy-$40.00 shipping to get insurance on a $50.00 part. I also have to fill out custom papers.
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JS27

[anlauto]

Yup...Goes both ways....now you know why my ads say NO SHIPPING....it usually cost more to ship something these days then the part is worth...

[blown motor]

I just sold a radio delete plate to a gentleman in Canada for a A-body. I took it to the post office today to get a shipping price and was shocked. The box is about 10" long and 4" high and weights about 3 ounces. I could ship regular parcel post for $10.95. I told them I want $50.00 insurance ( cost of the part) and was told I could not get insurance on parcel post and had to ship priority that comes with $200.00 insurance for a shipping price of $39.95. Crazy-$40.00 shipping to get insurance on a $50.00 part. I also have to fill out custom papers.
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JS27

@js27 Where is it going in Canada and how quick does he need it? I'll be in Ohio next week. If you can get it there I can bring it back and mail it from here.

[js27]

I just sold a radio delete plate to a gentleman in Canada for a A-body. I took it to the post office today to get a shipping price and was shocked. The box is about 10" long and 4" high and weights about 3 ounces. I could ship regular parcel post for $10.95. I told them I want $50.00 insurance ( cost of the part) and was told I could not get insurance on parcel post and had to ship priority that comes with $200.00 insurance for a shipping price of $39.95. Crazy-$40.00 shipping to get insurance on a $50.00 part. I also have to fill out custom papers.
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JS27

@js27 Where is it going in Canada and how quick does he need it? I'll be in Ohio next week. If you can get it there I can bring it back and mail it from here.

   

Thank you so much for the kind offer. I talked to the gentleman last night is he is comfortable with me  just mailing to him without the insurance. Again Thank You for being a true Mopar Guy.
JS27

[Jay Bee]

I also stay away from any seller that uses the "Global Shipping Program". I believe everything goes to a central place in Kentucky and the items are sent from there.  That system automatically tacks on an "import fee".  I got lucky once and contacted the seller, who used another one of his shipping services that was even cheaper than USPS.