Amazon.com now ships electronics, computers, apparel, kitchen items, etc to Canada...

[DarcyC]

It would be useless here anyway, it uses Sprint network to access content

Thanks! Now that is useful info. I can stop thinking how much I would like to get a kindle now.

[darkman007e]

Nice that you found a seller willing to commit fraud sending you the package as a "gift", but the funny part is that packages declared as a gift only have meaning for a value up to CAD$60 - that US$246 amplifier is a little over the limit. Beyond that, doesn't matter if it's a gift or not. The government is not stupid for simply collecting what it's owed (despite your attempts to circumvent the system). I say good for them.

I didn't know about the 60$ limit because before I bought some other stuff for my car radio. They worth for around 260$ US, the guy put for 100$ and I didn't pay any customs.

Even with USPS there is a chance you get dinged for taxes.... It's even worse beacuse USPS forwards the mail/parcels to Canada post which in than forwards it to customs for review. This process delays the package being delivered to you on time.

As for "brokerage" fee that UPS/DHL/Fedex, etc charges you can declare and pay taxes yourself to avoid it.

Even if marked as a gift anything over the limit (20 or 50) i forgot the exact amount will be tax'd.

As mentioned get use to it you get tax'd for everything here.

The reason I don't deal with UPS/DLH/Fedex is because of their high brokerage fee. I now I can declare it myself I've seen it on TV but I don't know it seems to much trouble. I'd rather pay 20$ of extra shipping and not deal with declaring it myself.

Anyway even after taxes and shipping, most car radio stuff is much cheaper when bought in the states. The only thing I bought here was my radio deck and my sub which both where on deal at FS.

[chdude3]

I didn't know about the 60$ limit because before I bought some other stuff for my car radio. They worth for around 260$ US, the guy put for 100$ and I didn't pay any customs.

It's just the exemption limits. Most people don't seem to know them, and then get mad when taxes and duty are rightfully collected.

In general (neglecting special cases), when importing if the value of goods is CAD$20 or less, it's exempt. If the value is CAD$60 and it's marked as a gift (WITH PROOF INCLUDED WITH THE PACKAGE), it's exempt. Anything else, and they have the right to charge you. Sometimes you get lucky, but that doesn't mean it was exempt.

[darkman007e]

It's just the exemption limits. Most people don't seem to know them, and then get mad when taxes and duty are rightfully collected.

In general (neglecting special cases), when importing if the value of goods is CAD$20 or less, it's exempt. If the value is CAD$60 and it's marked as a gift (WITH PROOF INCLUDED WITH THE PACKAGE), it's exempt. Anything else, and they have the right to charge you. Sometimes you get lucky, but that doesn't mean it was exempt.

What if you have a deffective product that you need to return to the manufacturer in the US ? Don't tell me you have to pay the customs twice.

[RTM]

What if you have a deffective product that you need to return to the manufacturer in the US ? Don't tell me you have to pay the customs twice.

No - indicate repair return on customs docs (with original invoice copy included...)

Rob

[triple-u]

It's just the exemption limits. Most people don't seem to know them, and then get mad when taxes and duty are rightfully collected.

In general (neglecting special cases), when importing if the value of goods is CAD$20 or less, it's exempt. If the value is CAD$60 and it's marked as a gift (WITH PROOF INCLUDED WITH THE PACKAGE), it's exempt. Anything else, and they have the right to charge you. Sometimes you get lucky, but that doesn't mean it was exempt.

Actually, in my experience, the $20 or $60 exemption values do play a role for more expensive items. The value of those items are subtracted by the exemption values.

So for example, if you have a $200 item, marked as gift, then you will only be taxed on $140 (200-60). This saves you at least a few bucks, if you didn't get lucky enough for them to skip the taxing entirely.

[JAC]

This is as useless as the Newegg Canadian launch.

Isn't it odd we can get free shipping from CHINA, but we get raped on the same bloody continent?

[raccoon]

Actually, in my experience, the $20 or $60 exemption values do play a role for more expensive items. The value of those items are subtracted by the exemption values.

So for example, if you have a $200 item, marked as gift, then you will only be taxed on $140 (200-60). This saves you at least a few bucks, if you didn't get lucky enough for them to skip the taxing entirely.

please be aware, this $60cad gift allowance only good for person to person gift shipment. If the shipper is a company,ie;Amazon, even they marked reason for export is "gift",canada customs still will charge you tax on it,and you won't get exempt.

[BUFFAR]

A sign of a price drop around the corner for the ps3.

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-16...9380233&sr=8-2

[Flash3]

I added several electronic products from the "Electronics Available for International Shipping" pages, but when I go to Checkout, they tell me the product cannot be shipped to my address. Huh...

[rhorvath]

Tried some outdoor power tools that are not readily available in Canada...again..no go..not available for shipping to Canada!

All these exclusions must be due to warranty/territory issues.

Excited about this when I first saw it but it is now time to ignore...

[a in yul]

was able to order some wii games; including a flip hd camcorder as well; import duties was less then 10$, and delivery 20$;

[canabiz]

Has anyone used a post-office box (P.O. box) in an American town close to where you live to receive items ordered from Amazon?

Amazon does ship most items to P.O. box as per this page

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...?nodeId=468636

I know it's a hassle with the drive and the borders but if the savings are substantial and you don't get dinged on the shipping, it may be an avenue to look into. And this is not just for Amazon, you can get a P.O. box for other vendors or retailers who only ship within the contiguous States.

The closest town for me in Ottawa with a P.O. box would probably be Ogdensburg, NY.

[chdude3]

What if you have a deffective product that you need to return to the manufacturer in the US ? Don't tell me you have to pay the customs twice.

No - indicate repair return on customs docs (with original invoice copy included...)

Rob

Correct. I just had a video card RMA'd to EVGA in California. I valued the package at $100 but clearly indicated it was defective and returning for a warranty repair. They did a similar declaration upon return, nobody was charged anything since it was already paid on the original invoice.

Actually, in my experience, the $20 or $60 exemption values do play a role for more expensive items. The value of those items are subtracted by the exemption values.

So for example, if you have a $200 item, marked as gift, then you will only be taxed on $140 (200-60). This saves you at least a few bucks, if you didn't get lucky enough for them to skip the taxing entirely.

That should not be the case, especially with the $20 limit. If it's over the limit, the full value should be used for tax purposes.

[sonic]

was able to order some wii games; including a flip hd camcorder as well; import duties was less then 10$, and delivery 20$;

Just wondering..how much was your Flip? i see the ultra 2nd gen is $128- seems like a good price...do they take PayPal?