Outside the Country Purchase

[RandyD]

I am, looking to buy a turntable in Toronto,Canada. Is there any customs charges or other delays I can expect if I have it shipped? I am considering driving to get it(300 miles),but I guess I need a passport to do so. Just wondering if anybody bought items from outside the country and how you made out.   Thanks!!

[OldiesButGoodies]

I think it depends on the seller being ok with dedlaring a lower value for the item in the bill of lading. I have sold 3 shortwave radios to Canadian buyers and that seems to be the ask.  Some may balk at selling to Canada because of difficulty tracking shipments. That did not bother me.

[TNRabbit]

DO NOT use UPS; they charge a huge processing fee for Canadian shipments.

[BrianT]

I am, looking to buy a turntable in Toronto,Canada. Is there any customs charges or other delays I can expect if I have it shipped? I am considering driving to get it(300 miles),but I guess I need a passport to do so. Just wondering if anybody bought items from outside the country and how you made out.   Thanks!!

As I live in Canada, and ship to the US 3 or 4 times a year. This is the most cost efficient way that I have found.

1) The item has to be valued at $100.00 or less, same for the insurance.
You can not have an item with a value of $50.00 insured for $500.00
even if the $500.00 is the real value.

2) Have the shipper ship by Canada Parcel Post. It takes a long time but it is cheap.
If you are in a rush, you could use FedEx, but as Gary has mentioned do not use UPS.

Hope this helps
Brian