Thread: shipping from Canada back to US

When I go to Canada in July, can I buy a new Bell receiver and ship it back to myself in the states? I already have Bell service. I want a new receiver.

Yes.

Be prepared for the possibility to pay duty and brokers fees. I got hit with a 45$ charge by UPS/Customs when my mother sent me my ShawDiretc box. She made the "mistake" of declaring it full value...

Use Canada Post. UPS are crooks when it comes to brokerage charges.

Originally Posted by ggilbert

When I go to Canada in July, can I buy a new Bell receiver and ship it back to myself in the states? I already have Bell service. I want a new receiver.

Why ship it back, when you can just take it back with you. After you been out of the US 48 hours, you can bring back up to $800 value in goods a person.

Americans Returning to the US.

(no minimum time) $200 150 ml. (5 oz.) 10 Cigars (non-Cuban) Daily

After 48 hours $800 1 Litre (33.8oz.) of Liquor 1 Carton (200 Cigarettes and 100 Cigars (non-Cuban)

Hope this helps you out.

UPS are crooks when shipping cross border. USPS and FedEx include customs brokerage in their rates and UPS does not. You will get a phone call asking if you want to use their brokers (~$35US) or if you have your own. Who, as a consumer, has their own customs broker? The stupid thing is that most electronics/computer equipment is exempt from any duties under the free trade agreement. All you should have to pay is sales tax. But like another poster said - why not just take it back with you? They are on display for sale at most major retailers including Best buy, Futureshop, The source, Bell world,....?

Satboyz

But dosnt Bell require you to fill out some paperwork in the store?

Hey, I am going to be traveling through Canana next week (Windsor-Montreal) and was wondering where I can pickup a Starchoice (aka Shaw) receiver and dish combo? I ordered StarChoice through a broker when we lived in VA but sold the receiver/dish when we moved. I was thinking about reestablishing service this fall since I really miss the hockey coverage.

Thanks!

Shaw Direct Store Locator - Find Satellite Retailers in Canada - Shaw Direct

When you find one using this link, give them a call rather than just going there. When I checked, one was a guy who just worked out of his house.