theiceman

They don't call them federal extortion for nothing

olegd

I'll gladly pay a small fee to crossborderpickups.ca and pickup my package in Mississauga, it saves me the trouble of having to drive over the border! And if they can work some magic on duties that's a bonus!

Tj40

Fortunately I travel across the border frequently for business, our office in Michigan is getting used to packages arriving with my name on them! :-)

997_Toronto

DO NOT USE UPS!!! Shipping from US to Canada via UPS is a disaster.

USPS is probably more reliable than FedEx or UPS because USPS interfaces with Canada Post and have NEVER had an issue with them.

or

Drive across the border and pick up the item as suggested.

plumbum

Agreed with many of the comments..u normally insist on usps I took a chance and got burned (although I still did get a good deal) my issue is I am paying shipping from these thiefs and then paying them more in brokerage than the shipping cost.

From now on I am taking the drive down to the boarder for anything not shipped with USPS.

Nate Tempest

If you do need to have something shipped by FedEx or UPS, having a broker clear it for you can be a good tradeoff of cost and convenience. It costs a bit more than self-clearing, but can be much, MUCH more convenient, especially if you can't arrange to self-clear right at the border crossing. I've used baycitybrokers.ca a couple times with good results. (I've also self-cleared a couple times, and don't plan to again, given the extreme hassle it can come with.)

That cross border pickup service sounds great though.

wc11

UPS and FedEx should just merge and call themselves FedUP.

Montychristo128

I use Cross Border pickups fairly regularly, always good and save a fortune on shipping costs into Canada including small items, ebay items and larger packages.

I've only ever had one problem when I turned up at "opening time" to pick something up on a Saturday and the guy opening up was late. They waived the service charge on that particular transaction.

As a UK National a quick trip over the border is somewhat time consuming, so these guys are great.

P.Po

I have used FedEx with great success in the past. UPS, not such a good experience.

It all really depends on who you are buying from. I found places like RockAuto, AZAutoHaus, and Summit Racing really good to do cross border shopping with. I think RockAuto even shows the Cdn price if you use proper settings. All 3 show the complete tax, duty, and shipping costs if I remember correctly. Never had a problem with any of them, but I could be ignorant and happy today.

plumbum

Mine was a used set of car mats that were made in the states. It's frustrating when getting a shipping quote this fee is not disclosed..and even more shady when a bill shows up weeks after delivery.

911 Rod

For those that don't have a job

Nothing shady about their fee as it's stated in multiple places including the delivery slip you signed. Just because you ignored reality, doesn't mean it won't happen.

plumbum

You mean the little electronic pad I signed? There was nothing written there except a box to sign in. I'm sure it is noted somewhere when the seller sent the package or in the papers that are stuck to the box from FedEx.

My intention of this post was to caution others. USPS for example doesn't have these charges and I believed FedEx may have been the same..I thought wrong.

olegd

I just signed up with crossborderpickups.ca, got my US address and ordered some parts with free US shipping (Autoanything.com). Will report back once I get my parts (2 sets of brake pads) ...

Brian 162

[QUOTE=911 Rod;13975176]For those that don't have a job



What's this job thing you're talking about?

skru_fase

I used these guys after hearing about them from you. Worked great!! Saved a tonne of money and it didn't take any longer. Thanks! What a great service.