Canadian Question

Kryspy

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Canadian question.

Simply; can I buy a 622 from dishstore.net and have it shipped to me in Canada? Or do all receivers require to be activated before shipping?

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Careful when activating it after install......
And Canadian customs at border crossing? Odds of being pulled/checked?
 

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Don't forget, reception of US material is controlled by law in Canada. I believe you cannot legally subscribe to E* or D* in Canada- so why would they allow the import of E* equipment, especially if you did not declare it in advance?

That law is not evil, it is to help preserve Canadian culture.
 

Kryspy

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I know for a fact that the purchase of Dish or Directv equipment isn't illegal in Canada. I

It is only the reception that is illegal. I know it sounds absurd but it is true.

They are more than happy to allow you to pay duty on the equipment....... there I said it again :)

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SatboyZ

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Just a personal update...

From personal experience, there is no duty, only tax, applicable to electronics coming into Canada. I have bought an 811 receiver and had Sirius long before they were in Canada. Be prepared to go through an extreme hassle to get a Dish net receiver activated. They will want a US social security number ( something unheard of being asked in the Great white north due to privacy concerns) but once you are setup go for electronic billing on their web site and pay online. I have a Vonage account with a Tampa virtual number (where my sister in law lives) and use her address. I have not had the need to call them in a long time but the number is still active. Any mail sent out I get forwarded to me anyways.

Good Luck

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Actually, I meant that Canadians say that drinking American Light Beer is like drinking Water.

Though when visiting my father-in-law in Cameron, i tend to drink Blue Light whenever he buys a Double Blue. I agree that's it's not what Americans consider "Light".
 

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Actually, I meant that Canadians say that drinking American Light Beer is like drinking Water.

Ok, with apologies for hijacking the thread, I'll just close with this Canadian favorite:

Question: What do drinking American beer and making love in a canoe have in common?

Answer: They're both as close to f'in water as you'll ever get.

(mods, please don't take away my access for this :p)
 

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