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25-Jan-2003, 01:32 AM

#21

imported_daquel

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Originally posted by SpikeyLee

Sorry, that's not true. USPS packages are still subject to customs fees at the border, unfortunately.

I've paid too much tax on stuff already! :fustrated

Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't!!

25-Jan-2003, 08:58 AM

#22

HAPPY

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Yup - at my past job I tested over 100 e-commerce sites and had things shipped north.

The one you really need to stay away from is DHL = criminals

USPS is the best cross border service IMO - but you need to work something out with the seller with regard to clever naming.

The phraze "Happy Birthday" on hte packing slip usually get's you through the gates.

25-Jan-2003, 09:56 PM

#23

racin chick

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i have

i have ordered from ebay 2x and if you want to avoid customs have it shipped to a family member (if you are lucky like me) or have it sent by insured regular mail....

25-Jan-2003, 10:54 PM

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T-Shirt Ninja

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I only paid border fees ONCE, damn UPS 20 dollars for taxes and brokerage fees for a 15 dollar minidisc remote. worst transaction ever. USPS is the best, havent been charged once using it.

29-Jan-2003, 12:52 AM

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SpikeyLee

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Yeah, when I wrote my post about USPS still being subject to customs fees, I meant on some packages. I've purchased about 10 things that came from the US and have had to pay customs fees on 3 of them. It all depends. Like some of you have already suggested, some creative stuff on the packing slips work.