Date:         Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:49:23 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Marshall <Mr.Marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg Marshall <Mr.Marshall@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Buying parts in US to Canada?
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I'm a fellow Canadian, and I've bought lots of parts from most of the major
online parts suppliers, on both sides of the border.

I've bought lots of stuff from Bus Depot, and generally what I buy from them
I couldn't get anywhere else, so the issue of "is it worth it" isn't really
relevant.  For basic stuff, I shop as much as I can at California Import
Parts, which is based in Canada.  The savings in shipping, duty and
brokerage is worth it.  That said, with the Canadian dollar worth more than
it has been in years against the US dollar, buying from the US suppliers
isn't too bad.  Bus Depot in particular is pretty good value, given that
they're also in the North East, so shipping to Ontario/Quepec isn't
outrageous.  I think Ron still offers a vanagon list member discount, which
takes some of the edge of the conversion/taxes..

Finally, If you buy from a US supplier, see if they can put "antique auto
parts" on the customs tag for you.  This category of goods is exempt from
duty for some reason.

Cheers,
Greg
82 Westy

  ----- Original Message -----
From: "Pierre Monette-Dorais" <pmdorais@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 4:39 PM
Subject: Buying parts in US to Canada?


Hi,

I need to buy some parts and it seems that US parts dealers have better
price than their canadian conterpart.

I was wondering what is happening with customs and taxes? Is it worth it?


Thanks,


Pierre
Montreal
Vanagon 83
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