Definitely bad, avoid at all costs!
Just got a bill this week for $84 fees on an item valued at $250US shipped
by UPS. By comparison, the same item via USPS will cost you $5 + GST on
the value. I buy quite a lot for work from the US, and avoid UPS and FedEx
when I can. Both charge ridiculous brokerage fees on ground shipments.
USPS is the best all around, and provides online tracking and insurance.

On 4 May 2007 at 18:35, 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!
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
>
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