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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:39:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How do I send used parts to Canada?
Comments: To: Devin van Tongeren <devinvantongeren@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <65a41fa40910011431x2fd65921we4c479b200a94c85@mail.gmail.com>
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Did you mean 'Security Mail' at 250 H Street, Blaine WA 98230? Lynn, Denise, Mike et al?

Great people to deal with - I've been with them for a long time.

On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Devin van Tongeren < devinvantongeren@gmail.com> wrote:

> I too live in Vancouver and ship from the US quite frequently. NEVER use > UPS!!! If the part is small just post via USPS, or like previous posters > have also suggested, I have a post box in Blaine WA ('Security Postal > Service'). One can one time ship to them or set up a regular drop. The > former costs a bit more per shipment, the latter involves a one time fee > and > some paperwork if I recall but reduces the pick-up costs. I shipped > Gowesty > bumpers this way, amongst many many other things. > Devin > 1987 Westfalia 'Milou' > Vancouver, B.C. > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I live in Vancouver and ship to a place in Point Roberts (WA), that > > acceptsand > > hold's parcels and mail. > > They notify me when it is in and I go and pick it up. > > The UPS service is excellent. > > I declare it at border and it is at their discretion wether I pay PST and > > GST on item. > > Most of the time they wave me through. > > Last time it was 200 dollars so they had me pay the taxes. > > > > Bernie > > >

-- Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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