#8915985 - 01/18/17 02:55 PM
US address for buying something
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OracerO
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What service have you guys used to ship stuff?
I need to purchase this medical chair for my dog and they don't ship to Canada due to Customs/duties.
So i'm thinking of shipping it to the Niagara Falls border?
Suggestions?
A buddy referred me to these guys http://www.usaddressinc.com/
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#8915998 - 01/18/17 03:09 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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OracerO
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs.
Soooooo, the downside is that they are way to close to the border? Meaning, i just can't go pick it up and then cross back to the Canada side? .... IS welden Galleria close? Basically i need to walk around for a few hours? I dont know i probably will have to declare it.
I have a Nexus, so I declare everything.
Most times I get waved through.
USAddress or ShipOrion are the two I use.
Can i borrow your nexus? we all look the same... trust brah.
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#8916001 - 01/18/17 03:10 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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WTF is a medical chair for a dog
THIS?
Edited by furball (01/18/17 03:16 PM)
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#8916032 - 01/18/17 03:33 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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OracerO
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https://www.baileychairs4dogs.com
One of my dogs got Mega Esophagus and Myasthia Gravis. Shit sucks.
Edited by OracerO (01/18/17 03:34 PM)
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#8916048 - 01/18/17 03:50 PM
Re: US address for buying something
[Re: OracerO]
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Wildout
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs. Soooooo, the downside is that they are way to close to the border? Meaning, i just can't go pick it up and then cross back to the Canada side? .... IS welden Galleria close? Basically i need to walk around for a few hours? I dont know i probably will have to declare it.
I personally don't risk it just because I've had my car searched twice. I don't know the reasons why, I don't ask questions I just try my best not to stand out.
You probably could grab the package and return right away
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#8916223 - 01/18/17 06:19 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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robbbby
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs. Raise what flag? It is not illegal to do that. You go pick up your item at that place means you are bringing something purchased from the States. You go to Homedepot to buy something, it means you are bringing something purchased from the States.
Yeah, this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard, you're way too paranoid. There are plenty of these mailbox places in Detroit and I use them all the time. Whenever I head home, Canada customs asks me how long i've been away, I tell them 10 minutes, they ask if I bought or received anything, hand them receipts and either wave me through or send me in to pay tax.
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#8916255 - 01/18/17 06:44 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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JEFFOS
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I use cbiusa
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#8916276 - 01/18/17 07:10 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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xza8
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cbiusa but with the USD so strong nowadays, it doesn't make sense for most products unless it's only available in the states
factor in gas, time, etc... you might as well have crossborderpickup.ca import it for you (service fee [which you pay anyways using a US box], duty [which you unlikely pay when you cross yourself], and HST [which you usually pay when you cross because if you make the effort to do a US shopping run, it probably means you are bringing back a good amount]).
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#8916431 - 01/18/17 10:26 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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CIVIC dude
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Edit : never read the post above.
+1 for cross border pickup.
http://crossborderpickups.ca
They give you their USA address. Item ships there. Then they will clear customs for you and you pick it up in Mississauga. Used them twice. Well worth the money and you save yourself time and effort crossing the border.
Edited by CIVIC dude (01/19/17 08:41 AM)
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#8916527 - 01/19/17 05:14 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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jesguerra
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs. Raise what flag? It is not illegal to do that. You go pick up your item at that place means you are bringing something purchased from the States. You go to Homedepot to buy something, it means you are bringing something purchased from the States. Yeah, this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard, you're way too paranoid. There are plenty of these mailbox places in Detroit and I use them all the time. Whenever I head home, Canada customs asks me how long i've been away, I tell them 10 minutes, they ask if I bought or received anything, hand them receipts and either wave me through or send me in to pay tax.
maybe he meant to reduce the chance of getting dinged on taxes?
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#8916547 - 01/19/17 06:30 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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c2k
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Edit : never read the post above. +1 for cross border pickup. http://crossborderpickups.caThey give you their USA address. Item ships there. Then they will clear customs for you and you pick it up in Mississauga. Used them twice. Well worth the money and you save yourself time and effort crossing the border.
+1 on that.
Just ordered a few parts for my accord.
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#8916550 - 01/19/17 06:42 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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robbbby
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs. Raise what flag? It is not illegal to do that. You go pick up your item at that place means you are bringing something purchased from the States. You go to Homedepot to buy something, it means you are bringing something purchased from the States. Yeah, this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard, you're way too paranoid. There are plenty of these mailbox places in Detroit and I use them all the time. Whenever I head home, Canada customs asks me how long i've been away, I tell them 10 minutes, they ask if I bought or received anything, hand them receipts and either wave me through or send me in to pay tax. maybe he meant to reduce the chance of getting dinged on taxes?
"so to not raise any flags", does not sound like somebody worried about taxes but somebody worried about having to spread them cheeks.
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#8916570 - 01/19/17 07:33 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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Risky Business
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs. Raise what flag? It is not illegal to do that. You go pick up your item at that place means you are bringing something purchased from the States. You go to Homedepot to buy something, it means you are bringing something purchased from the States. Yeah, this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard, you're way too paranoid. There are plenty of these mailbox places in Detroit and I use them all the time. Whenever I head home, Canada customs asks me how long i've been away, I tell them 10 minutes, they ask if I bought or received anything, hand them receipts and either wave me through or send me in to pay tax. maybe he meant to reduce the chance of getting dinged on taxes?
How does going to home depot reduce the chance of getting dinged on taxes at the border?
If you are doing cross border pick up you have to pay taxes unless you were in the country for more than 24 hours, the only things that can reduce your chances of paying taxes:
1. You lie that you have nothing to declare (musings of a moron) 2. The mood of the CBSA agent who ultimately decides if they are sending you in to pay hst or not.
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#8916573 - 01/19/17 07:35 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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Risky Business
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I've used them plenty of times. The only downside if that is that they're literally 5 mins from the border so to not raise any flags I stop in at Home Depot up the road and then grab a bite before heading back. All takes under 2hrs. Raise what flag? It is not illegal to do that. You go pick up your item at that place means you are bringing something purchased from the States. You go to Homedepot to buy something, it means you are bringing something purchased from the States. Yeah, this is the stupidest thing I've ever heard, you're way too paranoid. There are plenty of these mailbox places in Detroit and I use them all the time. Whenever I head home, Canada customs asks me how long i've been away, I tell them 10 minutes, they ask if I bought or received anything, hand them receipts and either wave me through or send me in to pay tax. maybe he meant to reduce the chance of getting dinged on taxes? "so to not raise any flags", does not sound like somebody worried about taxes but somebody worried about having to spread them cheeks.
Some real gems in here.
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#8916650 - 01/19/17 09:21 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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xza8
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Wanted to mention to be careful with crossborderpickup.ca as you need to factor in duty because they follow the book when importing your goods whereas if you drive it over, the CBSA officer usually just wants you to pay HST.
I made the mistake of importing a Lovesac sectional using crossborderpickup, and the sofa cost more than Restoration Hardware after factoring in service charge, duties, taxes, delivery.
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#8916705 - 01/19/17 09:49 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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Simon_the_Pieman
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TIL: when cross border shopping, pick up packages from PO box, go to home depot and buy wood screws and duct tape, when crossing border declare wood screws and duct tape only.
you have to be smart about it. cant hide clothes and shoes with screw and duct tape.
for example, if i buy nike shoes and ship to my po box. i am grabbing something at nike outlet like a tshirt or joggers. same brand, same bag. no question when presenting nike receipt.
fuck them trying to take more money from me.
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#8916707 - 01/19/17 09:50 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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serious? RH makes you pay a USD + premium + shipping no? thats why milton outlet is the best lol
RH even here is sold in USD. It's fucked.
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#8916708 - 01/19/17 09:51 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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xza8
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RH was 20% flat for delivery, duties, HST, but you pay USD, which is no different than buying from Lovesac, an American only company. I think RH now offers better terms for Canadian shoppers.
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#8916726 - 01/19/17 09:57 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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jesguerra
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i use kinek by rainbow bridge to ship any us good to.
when i pick up, i either stash it with other goods (ie, bought something at home depot) ive bought and not claim it, or just claim it if thats the only thing i picked up.
the more you buy the more tx you pay. so to not pay as much tax you dont claim your shipment but claim a lesser item you purchased. my shipments never come with a receipt, only packing slip, so no values to show.
i think thats what he means. hide pickup, claim less, pay less. My man
exactly what I figured he was trying to say.
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#8916738 - 01/19/17 10:06 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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Choco 'Nuck
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You guys are crazy. So to save a few dollars, you risk getting yourself flagged by CBSA? Any future travel results in mandatory secondary inspection. Also, its not worth it for me to lose my nexus card and bypass the shitshow line that is US security clearance
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#8916745 - 01/19/17 10:09 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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Risky Business
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the real question is did you go to home depot first?
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#8916747 - 01/19/17 10:10 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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4age
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+1 you do not want to get flagged by CBSA--trust me. ask me how i know XD XD XD
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#8916752 - 01/19/17 10:11 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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what about saving 13 cents on screws doe? galvanized screws too
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#8916756 - 01/19/17 10:13 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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4age
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LOL yes. User drives to 'states, buys stuff from home depot. stays for 2 hours. claims standard screws rather than galvanized screws & hides actual real purchase inside of home depot bag. seems legit
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#8916762 - 01/19/17 10:15 AM
Re: US address for buying something
[Re: Simon_the_Pieman]
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TIL: when cross border shopping, pick up packages from PO box, go to home depot and buy wood screws and duct tape, when crossing border declare wood screws and duct tape only.
you have to be smart about it. cant hide clothes and shoes with screw and duct tape. for example, if i buy nike shoes and ship to my po box. i am grabbing something at nike outlet like a tshirt or joggers. same brand, same bag. no question when presenting nike receipt. fuck them trying to take more money from me.
been there, done it.
We are mixing up two things:
1. Going cross border shopping and not declaring everything (YOLO)
2. Claiming that going to a PO box direct and returning to the border raises red flags, where as staying across the border for 2+ hours is any less of a red flag.
This isn't difficult.
You can order a ton of shit to a PO box and mix it all up and come back, declare most, and pass, it's not any less risky than getting po box stuff then going to outlets and adding even more shit mixing it up and not declaring everything. In both situations if searched, you are fucked. Neither activity prompts CBSA to exercise less scrutiny over the other. Therefore going to home depot or outlets to raise less red flags is not correct.
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#8916763 - 01/19/17 10:15 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LOL yes. User drives to 'states, buys stuff from home depot. stays for 2 hours. claims standard screws rather than galvanized screws & hides actual real purchase inside of home depot bag. seems legit
"You just have to be smart about it"
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#8917145 - 01/19/17 12:55 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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My buddy goes over constantly to fill up and return home. He's not over there for more then 45mins. Never gets pulled over for additional checks.
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#8917215 - 01/19/17 01:26 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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4age
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wait wait wait wait wait. you have my attention. a person actually drives to the states to fill up on gas, bothers to go through the customs line and bolts back home...to "only" spend 45 minutes at the border...to save on gas? how much cheaper is gas over there man wow!
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#8917278 - 01/19/17 01:52 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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My buddy goes over constantly to fill up and return home. He's not over there for more then 45mins. Never gets pulled over for additional checks. Did he buy anything from US and bring it back to Canada? If he just drives over to fill up the gas tank, there's really nothing to declare.
He usually fills the tank and a few jerry cans. Prices are way cheaper on the indian reservations. His entire trip is probably just over an hour.
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#8917516 - 01/19/17 03:56 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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Simon_the_Pieman
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My buddy goes over constantly to fill up and return home. He's not over there for more then 45mins. Never gets pulled over for additional checks. Did he buy anything from US and bring it back to Canada? If he just drives over to fill up the gas tank, there's really nothing to declare. He usually fills the tank and a few jerry cans. Prices are way cheaper on the indian reservations. His entire trip is probably just over an hour.
he's probably smart about it :thumbsup:
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#8917610 - 01/19/17 05:00 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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OracerO
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Gem responses for sure.
They won't ship to canada as shipping is $125 + whatever duties and customs, so they advised me to ship it to a US address, $20usd.
I don't mind paying HST on this or duties or customs, it's the time i have to spend for this that gets me. I"m thinking i'll just go with the G-unit for the day and shop/eat at Galleria or something.
I checked out crossbordershipping.com (or whatever that suggestion was in this thread), it looks good.
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#8917829 - 01/19/17 08:10 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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Wildout
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TIL: when cross border shopping, pick up packages from PO box, go to home depot and buy wood screws and duct tape, when crossing border declare wood screws and duct tape only.
you have to be smart about it. cant hide clothes and shoes with screw and duct tape. for example, if i buy nike shoes and ship to my po box. i am grabbing something at nike outlet like a tshirt or joggers. same brand, same bag. no question when presenting nike receipt. fuck them trying to take more money from me.
Exactly.
Risky hahaha
Damn Risky wants the 411. The times I've gotten searched I've went to see family/friends. I didn't buy anything, just went and came back = searched. Like I said, I don't know why, it's just happens.
EDIT: So now I do as Simon says. I buy something (usually something I can't get in Canada) & claim a portion. No more issues. I should also add in grab whatever's in PO Box since people are finding it hard to follow.
Grab gas though? Really that's a first
Edited by Wildout (01/19/17 08:19 PM)
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#8918255 - 01/20/17 10:10 AM
Re: US address for buying something
[Re: 4age]
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LNXGUY
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you guys have never heard about people living next to the boarder and getting gas there? my cousin at university at windsor crosses into detroit (10 min drive), gasses up, gets groceries, then comes back. 10min drive is different from 1 hour drive XD
How long do you think it takes to get from St.Catharines to the Lewiston bridge?
I can't figure out why you're having such a hard time understanding how someone can leave their house, cross the border, get gas, and drive home in an hour or under.
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#8918278 - 01/20/17 10:23 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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Even when you factor in paying the toll on both sides?
Wat
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#8918288 - 01/20/17 10:27 AM
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Senor Eduardo_82
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Even when you factor in paying the toll on both sides? Wat
You pay a toll both ways crossing into and out of Detroit.
Source: I was there yesterday
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#8918296 - 01/20/17 10:29 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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No shit? You only pay once at Lewiston or any of the Niagara crossings. I've never crossed in Detroit, only Sarnia and the Sault.
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#8918492 - 01/20/17 11:20 AM
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Simon_the_Pieman
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walden galleria has a cheesecake factory in it. Yes but the wait to get a table is insane. I don't want to wait 1-1.5 hours for a table to eat
really? i never wait but we usually go at around 4pm? huge menu which could get lost in but so good dulce de leche is the best cake there mmmmm
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#8918533 - 01/20/17 11:38 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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4age
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you guys have never heard about people living next to the boarder and getting gas there? my cousin at university at windsor crosses into detroit (10 min drive), gasses up, gets groceries, then comes back. 10min drive is different from 1 hour drive XD How long do you think it takes to get from St.Catharines to the Lewiston bridge? I can't figure out why you're having such a hard time understanding how someone can leave their house, cross the border, get gas, and drive home in an hour or under.
driving an hour to get gas, to save gas seems whack. I mean, if one is driving because they enjoy it, and the drive to the border happens to be a fantastic driving road, then ok, i totally get it. but i also know this isn't the case. How much is one saving to spend 1 hour on getting gas + the hassle of going across security? plus there's the cad to usd conversion. pls tell me the story about how the guy drives 1 hour to this great forex place to save on the exchange also
/risky
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#8918561 - 01/20/17 11:49 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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People have been doing this since I was a kid, in todays market is it probably a way to save shit loads of $$$? Probably not unless you're loading up on booze and groceries at the same time. Live in a town that's close to the border, it's not uncommon as you think.
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#8918779 - 01/20/17 01:36 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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porschetr
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My buddy goes over constantly to fill up and return home. He's not over there for more then 45mins. Never gets pulled over for additional checks. Did he buy anything from US and bring it back to Canada? If he just drives over to fill up the gas tank, there's really nothing to declare. He usually fills the tank and a few jerry cans. Prices are way cheaper on the indian reservations. His entire trip is probably just over an hour.
ya toll fee + gas used to go there and back + 30% US$ difference + at least 1 hr of your time.
Today's average fuel price in Buffalo is $2.46 per gallon. That is $0.65 per liter Which is $0.87 CDN per liter
Costco gas price is 102.9 today. If he gets 100L of gas, he saves $16CDN Compare to other gas stations 109.9, he saves $23CDN
Toll is $8CDN total right? Let's say 1hr of driving/idling, he used $10 worth of gas. So, either he saves $5 or loses $2 if chosen over Costco.
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#8918793 - 01/20/17 01:52 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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4age
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In conclusion, in the best case, he saves $2 and in the worst case he is out of pocket $5 XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD
I can see this being more common when the dollar was on parity...maybe. still wouldnt do it doe. may as well take the transit and scour RFD for door crashers while using stacked coupons my entire life.
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#8918903 - 01/20/17 03:01 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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robbbby
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I gas up all the time in Detroit, it's so much cheaper in the states. Even when you factor in paying the toll on both sides?
I should have elaborated, I gas up whenever I am there. I'd never go over just to get gas, if I did that I would have to go to subway and home depot to not raise any flags.
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#8919119 - 01/20/17 05:43 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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Risky Business
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This thread is absolutely epic.
I am not sure if this is real life or just banter at the local coffee time.
/toronto sun logic
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#8922703 - 01/24/17 09:12 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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walden galleria has a cheesecake factory in it.
+ there's a trader joe's near by too... - need to comeback and raid the cheese section
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#9321061 - 05/14/18 08:53 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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Used CrossBorderPickups, and the parcel was delivered by UPS on Friday 9:30am to their Niagara Falls depot... (confirmed via UPS tracking, and CBP's internal 'check tracking number' page.)
Not exactly sure what's up, but supposedly the package should be made available in the system within 24 hours, to click, and tell them what to do with it...
Still waiting... (It's Monday 9:30am as I write this...)
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#9321085 - 05/14/18 09:24 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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They aren't adding packages on a Saturday, that place is rammed from open to close with people picking shit up. I am willing to bet you'll get an email about it being available today.. If not tomorrow. Patience, lol.
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#9321309 - 05/14/18 01:18 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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Update on CrossBorderPickups.ca ...
- As patience would have been a virtue, I got an automated email at 1:30pm Monday... Punched in the estimated value... - Duties: $0, taxes, $45CAD - Shipment fee: $21
The workflow is confusing ... it said it'll ship it to the address on file...
i.e. I wasn't able to really figure out how to say "I'll pick it up in your Mississauga location", etc...
And after PayPal payment ... no clue wtf just happened. Hope and pray, again?
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#9321675 - 05/14/18 10:33 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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phoenixrage
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I thought these were the guys that bring your packages to Mississauga and you pick it up from there?
I just meant in general, it really depends on what you are getting... like you can always say, i picked it up used off facebook, and make up some fake e mail saying how much you bought whatever item for to really cut down on taxes.
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#9321730 - 05/15/18 06:46 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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I thought these were the guys that bring your packages to Mississauga and you pick it up from there? I just meant in general, it really depends on what you are getting... like you can always say, i picked it up used off facebook, and make up some fake e mail saying how much you bought whatever item for to really cut down on taxes.
I never declare any of my shit for more then like $20. $800 Fishfinder? $20... M-Sport steering wheel and airbag? $20
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#9321760 - 05/15/18 08:06 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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yea, they are getting smarter, so it all depends on what you are getting.
I find that most things under $100 they usually let you go.
its a bit harder to get away if you have a trunk load of Mexicans, so I usually do something low, but still somewhat reasonable.
for real.
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#9321946 - 05/15/18 11:43 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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yea, they are getting smarter, so it all depends on what you are getting.
I find that most things under $100 they usually let you go.
its a bit harder to get away if you have a trunk load of stuff, so I usually do something low, but still somewhat reasonable.
I'm not taking this shit over myself, that's exactly what CrossBorderPickups is for.
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#9322369 - 05/16/18 12:35 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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yea but if you are ordering from an online site, don't they attach the invoice to the product/package? what happens when they check it?
I've ordered stuff right off Amazon.com and CBP stills asks me for a declared value.
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#9323007 - 05/16/18 04:34 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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I just pick it up in person
That's not answering his question...
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#9323127 - 05/16/18 08:40 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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Anyone that's used CrossBorderPickups.ca ...
Were you able to select courier? i.e. UPS vs Canada Post vs Purolator, etc.
My package finally shows shipped after 1-2 days, using UPS.
You mean from Crossborderpickups to your Canadian address? I'd assume you could pick whatever courier you wanted, I always just go to their depot and get my stuff.
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#9324159 - 05/18/18 05:37 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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c2k
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I just pick it up in person That's not answering his question...
pick-up from them is also an option on top of the shipping services they offer.
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#9324216 - 05/18/18 08:29 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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phoenixrage
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still doesn't answer the question exactly...
Anyone that's used CrossBorderPickups.ca ...
Were you able to select courier? i.e. UPS vs Canada Post vs Purolator, etc.
My package finally shows shipped after 1-2 days, using UPS.
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#9324327 - 05/18/18 10:10 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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This whole experience so far is terrible. There are so many gaps in the whole process that I'm freaked the fuck out where my package is...
Latest update is I got an email saying it's shipped via UPS, which, I didn't get a choice to choose courier. That was Wednesday 11:30am, with a UPS tracking number.
As of now, UPS says they have zero tracking details other than a shipping label was CREATED.. FML ...
It's a fragile gift too
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#9324494 - 05/18/18 12:32 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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OracerO
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Shouldn’t have cheaped out. Should have flown down to buy the item.
Or ship that over night w/insurance w/ signature straight from the vendor.
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#9324572 - 05/18/18 01:45 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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...or just pick it up at the depot?
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#9327316 - 05/22/18 06:19 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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Even better lol
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#9327359 - 05/22/18 07:59 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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I just ordered upper strut mounts from FCPEuro, lets hope my luck is better!
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#9327544 - 05/23/18 07:21 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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Update: they've lost the fucking order
I'm 'supposed' to get a call back from CBP today. Motherfuck ... UPS status hasn't updated beyond 'Yeah a label is printed, we'll update status when we get the package.'
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#9327818 - 05/23/18 11:15 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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JFC
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#9330625 - 05/28/18 12:31 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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#9330783 - 05/28/18 09:26 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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kiss the blow up doll goodbye.
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#9330926 - 05/29/18 09:45 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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Got my strut mounts no problem. Imagine that
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#9333728 - 06/01/18 09:20 AM
Re: US address for buying something
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furball
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This was what I picked up for the wifey, that got fucked at CBP for days... (Shipment finally arrived, with no damage):
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#9334727 - 06/02/18 09:14 PM
Re: US address for buying something
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LNXGUY
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So you guys are using a US CC?
Paypal linked to a Canadian bank account or CC for me.
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