Shipping Receiver to Canada

[roadrhino]

Hi all,

I've decided to Ebay an old 301. I've indicated that I am willing to ship to US buyers. A Canadian asked whether I would be willing to ship to him in Canada if he prepaid the UPS charges.

My question is ... "Would I be violating any laws if I were to ship a 301 into Canada ... even if shipping is paid for by the recipient?"

I honestly have no idea about whether this is legal, but it sounds sort of hinky to me ... I seem to remember reading something about how Canadian customs would confiscate any such devices.

Thoughts?

Roadrhino...

 

[GaryPen]

I believe the recipient would need to pay duty (tax) on it. That is all. There is some extra paperwork to be filled out on your end, as well, in regard to contents and value.

 

[NightRyder]

I sold my 4700 to a Canadian buyer. He just had me indicate a USD value of $10.00 and make sure the term "Used Receiver" was on the shipping label. Make sure you check with UPS for the required paperwork.

NightRyder

 

[LER]

I'm not sure what E* would think, as they are not, to my knowledge, licensed to operate in Canada.

 

[boba]

I'm not sure what E* would think, as they are not, to my knowledge, licensed to operate in Canada.

Reception of Directv and DISH signals is illegal in Canada. There are a lot of receivers there(I guess they are on vacation) see if you can sell it to an American address.

 

[SimpleSimon]

I'm sure E* wouldn't like it - but it's the buyer's problem to get it activated as long as you're selling him a 'clear' receiver & card.

It happens all the time. Free markets rule!

 

[Satellite Expert]

I'm sure E* wouldn't like it - but it's the buyer's problem to get it activated as long as you're selling him a 'clear' receiver & card.

It happens all the time. Free markets rule!

Most Echostar manufactured receivers in Canada are not activated with either Dish or Expressvu

 

[Darkman]

some are .. be assured..

 

[roadrhino]

I appreciate the input. So far it looks like the buyer will be either an American or a Canadian with an American address. The individual who posed the original question doesn't seem interested anymore.

Thanks and all the best...

Roadrhino