Shipping Costs (Canada)

[Ripple]

First off, let me say I"m sorry for asking this. I did a search for this and I'm aware it has been covered serveral times. However, the replies are not 100% consistant.

The impression I've been given is that UPS is the service provider of choice. If the express delivery is selected there will be a fee when the delivery is made which is somewhere around 15-20% of the price, plus another $80. If ground (snail) is requested the cost is reduced to the normal $80.

This this information correct or current?

For those who have dealt with such things in the past, what should be the approx deleivery time to my door (living in Alberta). A build time of 3-7 days is clearly shown, so how long does delivery take when going through customs and all that jazz?

Thanks for the time folks!

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

Canada UPS Ground
3-6 days with normal customs clearance $57.00

Canada UPS Express
1-3 days with normal customs clearance $87.00 - No Brokerage Charges

[Ripple]

Please forgive me for my lack of understanding here....

The Brokerage Charges are what I was referring to as the 15-20% charge on delivery, correct? The express deliver has no charges, but the ground shipping does (was the other way around from I read in a different thread)?

Thank you for your patience, and the darn fast reply!

[Zey]

As far as I know, there is not any Canadian duty or brokerage on computer hardware or software.

There is however tax. 5% GST will be charged right away upon reaching the border and if Ontario then 8% PST will also be charged. UPS will then send you a bill for the tax money you owe which they had to pay plus a small fee for taking care of it.

Again, computer related products are somewhat different so I could be wrong. The term brokerage refers to the work done by handling the item through customs by the shipping company.

[Ripple]

Thank you, Zey. That sums up what I was unsure about nicely.