Ordering from Canada

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AdamReally

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Hi,

I'm considering ordering a Protoboard here and wondering if any other Canadians have been hit by tariffs with their shipments? I have an option of $17 for UPS and $24 for USPS. Any experiences with tarrifs for either option would be appreciated!
 
UPS will most likely charge brokerage fees on top of any customs fees.

USPS will take longer to arrive but I suspect will end up being the cheaper option, despite what the quoted prices suggest...

Unless of course, it slips through customs without any added fees being applied.
 
AdamReally said:
Thanks for your reply, Robert. I suspect the same too, and probably worth the extra $$
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Hi Adam--I order fairly regularly from Ottawa.

USPS usually takes a couple weeks to arrive, but I rarely (never?) have to pay customs.

UPS is more like two or three days, but it's $20ish dollar brokerage fee + HST.

I've never had to pay any tariff beyond brokerage + HST (and I've done a few orders in the last couple months).

Lately, with the Canada Post rolling strikes, I've just been eating the customs fees and doing UPS.
 
angrylogger said:
Hi Adam--I order fairly regularly from Ottawa.

USPS usually takes a couple weeks to arrive, but I rarely (never?) have to pay customs.

UPS is more like two or three days, but it's $20ish dollar brokerage fee + HST.

I've never had to pay any tariff beyond brokerage + HST (and I've done a few orders in the last couple months).

Lately, with the Canada Post rolling strikes, I've just been eating the customs fees and doing UPS.
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Hi Angry Logger! That's super relevant , as I'm down in Prince Edward county, so pretty close. I'm not in a rush, so the USPS option is probably best.

Do you sell your pedals in Ottawa?
 
I spend a week in the county every summer. It's a gorgeous place and you're lucky to live there!

I don't sell pedals other than the odd one-off for friends. I think at this point I might just be addicted to solder fumes? And I've never really had the patience to deal with artwork (or customers).

Good luck with your pedal building! This forum is a great source of knowledge.. I've learned so much just from lurking over the years.
 
I feel pretty lucky to be here! Its very beauitful, and there is a large community of musicians here. I've got a little vintage shop here, nestled in my hair salon, and I want to learn to design and build pedals for sale here. It will be a long road, I've not been super succesful yet, but I have fun.

If you ever find yourself in Picton, come visit the Proudest Pony PEC and say hi!
 
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