Date:         Fri, 15 Jan 1999 00:02:22 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Are New Bentley's "Knock Offs"?
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If it cost you so much to import this manual, I wonder if they shipped it to
you by UPS.  I no longer use UPS to ship items into Canada, I use the postal
service instead.  UPS charges a small fortune to clear items through customs.

I received a package from Europe last week that was shipped by standard post.
The company was shipping  some replacement parts because the original shipment
was damaged.  The packing slip attached to the box said as much, and listed
the invoice amount as zero.  The US postal service delivered it to my door.  I
did not need to clear it.

If the company ships you a replacement and marks the documents as such, you
may not have to clear it again.  If they insist on using UPS, insist that they
prepay all duty and fees.

Good luck.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises
Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for
Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan
http://www.EuroCampers.com