Yeah UPS or Fedex are a terrible idea if you are shipping cross
border. They add a "brokerage fee" that can easily increase the cost
of your item by 50%. Avoid them unless you really really want
something and don't care what it cost, and it is your only shipping
option.

Chris

On 5/4/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> So it seems that archives have yielded some pretty negative comments
> for shipping from US to Can.
>
> Is UPS something to avoid due to hidden costs, and/or high handling fees?
>
> I'm in no hurry, but wish to ship some Vanagon parts from an
> individual in the US, to my house up here in Canada.
>
> Any input on UPS appreciated.
>
> And any pointers on best methods for shipping from US to Canada
> appreciated. I so rarely do it and am not well versed on the topic.
>
> Thanks muchly, and happy Phryeday!
>
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