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IronToss · 02-08-2012, 07:57 AM

Just wondering which companies you guys have purchased from off this forum. I am looking at order some items up, but of course the whole brokerage junk and all that we all know about will pop up. Just looking at suggestions from others on here (in Canada) that have dealt with this in the past and which sponsors you have purchased from.

I am also looking into using a border shipping service to take advantage of the free shipping within the states that most of the sponsors have, then using a company to represent the item for me across the border then reship. Have any of you used this type of setup for automotive parts?

FirstCamaro19 · 02-08-2012, 09:05 AM

What items are you looking for?

RickRay · 02-08-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by IronToss

Just wondering which companies you guys have purchased from off this forum. I am looking at order some items up, but of course the whole brokerage junk and all that we all know about will pop up. Just looking at suggestions from others on here (in Canada) that have dealt with this in the past and which sponsors you have purchased from.

I am also looking into using a border shipping service to take advantage of the free shipping within the states that most of the sponsors have, then using a company to represent the item for me across the border then reship. Have any of you used this type of setup for automotive parts?

1; If you tell them that you will take care of the brokerage you'll not pay for any just the taxes. I had received a package at home & they wanted $ for the brokerage fee. I asked if there is another way & he said to go the UPS to pick it up yourself. They will give you a paper & you go to the customs office to pay the taxes & then back to UPS to get your parcel.

2: Depending were you are...I have an account in the states(border) where I pick up my stuff and then pay taxes on it depending on the custom agent & how much. FREEPORT FORWARDING.

Good Luck

IronToss · 02-08-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstCamaro19

What items are you looking for?

I am looking at ordering a Flowmaster AMT catback (V8, ground effects model) for sure and possibly a shifter (Hurst?) but definitely the catback. Looking to order in the next week or so.

IronToss · 02-08-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

1; If you tell them that you will take care of the brokerage you'll not pay for any just the taxes. I had received a package at home & they wanted $ for the brokerage fee. I asked if there is another way & he said to go the UPS to pick it up yourself. They will give you a paper & you go to the customs office to pay the taxes & then back to UPS to get your parcel.

2: Depending were you are...I have an account in the states(border) where I pick up my stuff and then pay taxes on it depending on the custom agent & how much. FREEPORT FORWARDING.

Good Luck

I didn't know you could do that brokerage stuff yourself, I thought it had to be done at time of crossing, will check into that for sure.

That Freeport Forwarding, my buddy has the same sort of setup where he purchases stuff in the states that they will not ship up to Canada, goes to a company that recieves it, then re-ships it up via Purolator, something to that extent.

I know I am going to be hit with taxes and some sort of brokerage. I have been hammered by FedEx and UPS in the past with assinine fees for brokerage, to the point it was almost cheaper to just buy it locally.

The catbacks are showing around $800 or so from the sponsor's sites, here locally I got a quote for $2200 installed, total BS.

IronToss · 02-08-2012, 12:10 PM

Does anyone know if USPS ships items as large as a catback or are they more of a smaller parcel type shipping setup?

I have shipped USPS up and the fees are a fraction of that of FedEx or UPS.

Allanski · 02-08-2012, 12:21 PM

Call SPi Performance, they can order it for you and install it too.
No hassle with anything.

http://www.spi-performance.com/
860 Progress Crt. Unit #2,
Oakville ON L6L 6K1

Telephone: 905-465-9916
Fax: 905-465-9919
Business hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday by appointment
E-mail:
shifted.perceptions@bellnet.ca

realcanuk · 02-08-2012, 12:25 PM

I order tons of stuff from the states and always insist on USPS. 90% of the time they deliver it and dont ask for any tax or fees. With ups or fedex you get hit every time.

CDN SS · 02-08-2012, 12:35 PM

How far are you from the border? I had my cat back shipped to the UPS store in Niagara Falls NY, picked it up myself and brought it back into Canada. Shipping was free, paid the UPS store $10 plus I paid Canadian Customs 13% GST on the value of the item. Saved me over $300 if I had of bought it from a Canadian distributor.

IronToss · 02-08-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by realcanuk

I order tons of stuff from the states and always insist on USPS. 90% of the time they deliver it and dont ask for any tax or fees. With ups or fedex you get hit every time.

Yeah definitely going to ship it USPS if I have the option, it's almost a dealbreaker for me if they don't and I will think twice about even ordering it if they only ship UPS or FedEx or even some of the other ones. Only shipper I haven't been hammered with fees was USPS.

IronToss · 02-08-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CDN SS

How far are you from the border? I had my cat back shipped to the UPS store in Niagara Falls NY, picked it up myself and brought it back into Canada. Shipping was free, paid the UPS store $10 plus I paid Canadian Customs 13% GST on the value of the item. Saved me over $300 if I had of bought it from a Canadian distributor.

I am several hours so it's not overally realistic for me to consider this but will check to see what is close to me, thanks for the info.

tpower · 02-08-2012, 01:16 PM

I purchased my Borla Atak & MRBP tips from Blackstock Ford In Orangeville

78RS_to_112SS · 02-09-2012, 08:10 AM

I received a sports bar for my vert and a few articles of clothing from RPI, shipped USPS and no other charges... It IS the way to go...

v8 · 02-09-2012, 08:34 AM

I have purchased a few things, used USPS and have been lucky each time. I never thought about shipping to Niagara Falls NY and then picking up. I'm only about 45im so for bigger items I'll look into that.

02-08-2012, 07:57 AM	#1
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	Purchasing From Forum Sponsors (from USA) into Canada Just wondering which companies you guys have purchased from off this forum. I am looking at order some items up, but of course the whole brokerage junk and all that we all know about will pop up. Just looking at suggestions from others on here (in Canada) that have dealt with this in the past and which sponsors you have purchased from. I am also looking into using a border shipping service to take advantage of the free shipping within the states that most of the sponsors have, then using a company to represent the item for me across the border then reship. Have any of you used this type of setup for automotive parts? __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

02-08-2012, 12:10 PM	#6
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	Does anyone know if USPS ships items as large as a catback or are they more of a smaller parcel type shipping setup? I have shipped USPS up and the fees are a fraction of that of FedEx or UPS. __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

02-08-2012, 12:25 PM	#8
realcanuk Drives: 2007 Corvette C6 983 RWHP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 690	I order tons of stuff from the states and always insist on USPS. 90% of the time they deliver it and dont ask for any tax or fees. With ups or fedex you get hit every time. __________________ 2007 C6 vert, auto, F55, LT3 LME LS402 , WCCH 245 Heads, Pat G. Custom cam YSI / 3.0 pulley, ARH 1 7/8 headers, NPP Dewitts / dual spals, A&A dual pump fuel system. 3.42 polished gears, hardened shafts, Alky control meth, Cartech line lock, ECS axle loops, Trans brace, 6L80 built by me. ID 1000 injectors, comp rockers, Morel lifters, BT springs, Trend 3/8 pushrods, ATI 10% OD Damper Circle D Triple Disc stall 1009 RWHP @ 7000, 817 RWTQ @ 6000,

02-08-2012, 12:35 PM	#9
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	How far are you from the border? I had my cat back shipped to the UPS store in Niagara Falls NY, picked it up myself and brought it back into Canada. Shipping was free, paid the UPS store $10 plus I paid Canadian Customs 13% GST on the value of the item. Saved me over $300 if I had of bought it from a Canadian distributor. __________________

02-08-2012, 01:16 PM	#12
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	I purchased my Borla Atak & MRBP tips from Blackstock Ford In Orangeville __________________

02-08-2012, 09:05 AM	#2
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	What items are you looking for? __________________ Performance: Huron Speed Single Turbo Kit- Turbonetics T76- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback - Ported Throttle Body - Dyno Tune - DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft - BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs -TSP 235/239 Lumpy Stick- Aeromotive A1000 Return Fuel System Cosmetics: Heritage Grill - LED Dome/License Plate/and Fog Lights -8000K HID Headlight - BMR 4 Point Strut Tower Brace - Forgestar Wheels Audio: Scosche Dash Kit - Kenwood DNX6990HD w/Nav - Prefabbed Ported Box with 1 12" Alpine Type R - Alpine PDX M12 Amp

02-08-2012, 12:21 PM	#7
Allanski Drives: Car Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington Ontario Canada Posts: 750 View My Garage	Call SPi Performance, they can order it for you and install it too. No hassle with anything. http://www.spi-performance.com/ 860 Progress Crt. Unit #2, Oakville ON L6L 6K1 Telephone: 905-465-9916 Fax: 905-465-9919 Business hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Saturday by appointment E-mail: shifted.perceptions@bellnet.ca

02-09-2012, 08:10 AM	#13
78RS_to_112SS Finally back in a Camaro Drives: was 1978 RS, NOW 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NORTHERN, Ontario Posts: 208 View My Garage	I received a sports bar for my vert and a few articles of clothing from RPI, shipped USPS and no other charges... It IS the way to go... __________________ It all started with a "78 RS and now, after WAITING a quarter century, a triple black 2011 2SS convertible...

02-09-2012, 08:34 AM	#14
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I have purchased a few things, used USPS and have been lucky each time. I never thought about shipping to Niagara Falls NY and then picking up. I'm only about 45im so for bigger items I'll look into that. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

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