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08-15-2013, 11:37 PM | #1 |
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Shipping Generator to Ontario, Canada
I have a powerhouse generator in a 10" square box and the weight is 18#. I took it to the post office this morning and was told it would cost $72.38 to mail it to Ontrio, Canada. That sure seems way out of line and I was wondering if anyone else knows a better way to go? Thanks
BTW, I can often fit the long generator in the medium flat rate box, but used a regualr box a couple weeks ago, and it cost me just over $27 to send it a few states away. That high rate also was a shock. |
08-15-2013, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Shipping Generator to Ontario, Canada
Go to the UPS site (ups.com) and enter your information. It will give you estimates and options.
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08-16-2013, 12:04 AM | #3 |
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Medium Flaterate will be your best option to Canada also. Rod
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08-16-2013, 01:53 AM | #4 |
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Flat Rate box from the Post Office will be best. Bob
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08-16-2013, 02:55 AM | #5 |
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I have a friend who runs a semi across the border who could probably deliver it for you. PM me if you are interested.
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08-16-2013, 05:21 AM | #6 |
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08-16-2013, 06:27 AM | #7 |
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Re: Shipping Generator to Ontario, Canada
Always use the post office box. If you use any old box its muvh more expensive.
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08-16-2013, 06:50 AM | #8 |
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This year all international rates have doubled. It has made shipping anything out of our country very tough. Not sure of the motivating factor, but it makes business very difficult especially when the Chinese can ship here for almost nothing. It gets me when I see things on ebay from China for $3.00 with free shipping.
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08-16-2013, 06:50 AM | #9 |
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Re: Shipping Generator to Ontario, Canada
Seems a little high; I sent a generator from Ottawa to MN back in December for a total cost of 42.17$ CA. The weight was listed as 18.26 pounds and was shipped Expedited Parcel-USA. It took 7 days to arrive, shipped December 17th and arrived on the 24th. Odd that it would cost 70% more to ship it the same distance only in the opposite direction.
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08-16-2013, 07:07 AM | #10 |
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Re: Shipping Generator to Ontario, Canada
They also have a longer flat rate priority box that is wider and about a 1" longer that may work below is a link to the usps on calculator to canada
You may have to click on the priority bar on the menu (below express mail option) to get it to open they do the same think with parcel on us shipments http://ircalc.usps.com/?country=10054 Last edited by Aok; 08-16-2013 at 07:23 AM. |
08-16-2013, 06:05 PM | #11 |
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$59.95 flat rate box, ship to Canada all the time
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08-16-2013, 07:34 PM | #13 |
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I've found that Fedex usually has the best rates to Canada, if the Postal rates are too exorbitant for what you're sending. They have a good cost calculator on their web site, but if you've never used it before it can take a while to get thru it. I plugged in you dimensions and weight and got about $35 from Minneapolis to Toronto (as an example).
The main advantage the Postal system has is the cost for Customs clearance. Canada Post charges only $5 plus the actual taxes (based on declared value) whereas the couriers all base their handling charges on the declared value - the higher the item is valuated at, the higher the handling charges are (on top of the taxes). Here again Fedex is usually the best of the couriers (UPS is usually the absolute worst all around). As the sender, you don't need to cover these charges, the receiver in Canada pays them and many have gotten an unpleasant surprise when they get their bill from the courier. Anything valued under $20 is duty free, no processing charges, etc. What you pay to send it is the total that anyone will incur, whether using the Postal system or a Courier. An advantage to the Post Office sometimes is that they will push stuff through duty free that has been declared at much higher than $20. Confused yet?? There is no quick and easy answer. Total costs can't be calculated without knowing what you going to value it at for Customs purposes. If I were you, I would contact the buyer and let him decide how to proceed (assuming he's the one paying the bill). Good luck. |
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08-16-2013, 09:09 PM | #15 |
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Actually sent a few Model A Alternators to Canada / Germany and Australia this week, all were $59.95 medium flat rate box
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08-16-2013, 09:10 PM | #16 |
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Yes Medium Flat rate boxes anywhere in USA are $12.35 and I would DEFINATELY suggest over wrapping and adding FRAGILE all over it as I have had a few boxes treated a tad rough,
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08-16-2013, 09:16 PM | #17 |
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shipped pair of woody hinges to Canada and was charged over 32.
we are talking very small box.... what I was told is anything over 4 IBS is now very expensive through the po when going to Canada. No way around it unless UPS has a better rate, which they often do. |
08-16-2013, 09:54 PM | #18 |
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A few years back,I had a Brumfield head shipped to Canada and there was no duty on it because the part was for a vehicle over 20 years old.On the customs declaration ,state that the part is for a 1928 Ford.
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08-17-2013, 10:57 AM | #19 |
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I ship art daily. much more fragile than an generator and NEVER EVER EVER use the post office.. Oh it will get there, how, when, and what condition you will never ever know and just try to get your money back when insuring it. There is a reason there are companies like UPS...use them Tom!
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08-17-2013, 09:21 PM | #20 |
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Welcome to shipping parts to us guys in Canada. The Regular Post is the best way. If it gets shipped by UPS the customs and handling charges will be at least $75.00 for the guy buying the parts. I only use the post it take a little longer but I don't think the guy needs it the next day!!!! Just make up a nice wooden box and use "Robertson" screws in it and it will go right through customs because they won't be able to get it open!!!LOL.
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