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Date:         Fri, 4 May 2007 23:27:00 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: UPS for shipping a bad idea?
Comments: To: neil <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <c4e7c5f90705041835g191fa799s54af5826a0b0a669@mail.gmail.com>
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Yeah UPS or Fedex are a terrible idea if you are shipping cross
border. They add a "brokerage fee" that can easily increase the cost
of your item by 50%. Avoid them unless you really really want
something and don't care what it cost, and it is your only shipping
option.


Chris


On 5/4/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> So it seems that archives have yielded some pretty negative comments
> for shipping from US to Can.
>
> Is UPS something to avoid due to hidden costs, and/or high handling fees?
>
> I'm in no hurry, but wish to ship some Vanagon parts from an
> individual in the US, to my house up here in Canada.
>
> Any input on UPS appreciated.
>
> And any pointers on best methods for shipping from US to Canada
> appreciated. I so rarely do it and am not well versed on the topic.
>
> Thanks muchly, and happy Phryeday!
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>
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