NewEGG in Canada

[phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org]

> James Knott wrote:
>> If you look at operating systems, you'll only find Windows.  I also
>> notice they ship UPS.  If they ship from the U.S. direct to the
>> customer, that could cause real problems, unless they handle getting it
>> across the border, as UPS has obscene "broker" charges.
>>
> I've found that this is no longer _necessarily_ the case, if the sender
> has an appropriate relationship with UPS much of that is taken care of
> in advance.
>
> Of course since Newegg now has a Canadian presence it likely now
> collects GST on purchases, so collecting that at the border will not
> likely be an issue. I've recently had things sent to me by UPS from
> companies that had Canadian websites and American warehouses without
> problem. This doesn't mean that Newegg shipments will be problem-free,
> but it does mean that UPS no longer automatically means "cross-border
> nightmare".

I've found that some companies will agree to ship by USPS (US Postal
Service) if you push them on it . That avoids the outrageous border
brokerage charges if you can live with a delivery time of a week or so.

-- 
Peter Hiscocks
Syscomp Electronic Design Limited, Toronto
http://www.syscompdesign.com
USB Oscilloscope and Waveform Generator
647-839-0325

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