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 Jul 7 2008, 10:29 AM
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 The "other" Marc  Group: Lifetimer Posts: 2,137 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 6 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 30-May 07 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 4,135 Mood: Exhausted  |
So I'm thinking of picking up a sway bar (Damn you, Steve) and there are a lot of places in the states that have them cheaper than up here in Canada. Found one today with 45k miles on it for $60 + ~$30 shipping versus something in Canada with >60k miles for $105 (or so). There are other better deals, just haven't had time to call everyone yet.
Anyway - I was wondering if anyone knows if this item will get hit with a duty charge? And if so, is there any way to tell how much? Thanks for any help! -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Jul 7 2008, 10:43 AM
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 I ran out of ideas... Group: Lifetimer Posts: 10,424 Posts Per Day: 1.48 Thanks Received: 31 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Gatineau, QC Member No.: 158 Mood: Indescribable |
Not if you install it there!
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Jul 7 2008, 10:59 AM
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The "other" Marc Group: Lifetimer Posts: 2,137 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 6 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 30-May 07 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 4,135 Mood: Exhausted |
... But... I'm not driving there...
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Jul 7 2008, 11:16 AM
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I ran out of ideas... Group: Lifetimer Posts: 10,424 Posts Per Day: 1.48 Thanks Received: 31 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: Gatineau, QC Member No.: 158 Mood: Indescribable |
Doh...
Did you check car-part.com? -------------------- 2017 Santa Fe Sport SE 2.4L AWD (mine)
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Jul 7 2008, 11:42 AM
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The "other" Marc Group: Lifetimer Posts: 2,137 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 6 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 30-May 07 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 4,135 Mood: Exhausted |
Yeah - that's where I'm coming up with these prices from. There are a few in Canada but they're a lot pricier.
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Jul 7 2008, 12:01 PM
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 Expert in generalizations  Group: Members Posts: 742 Posts Per Day: 0.11 Thanks Received: 21 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Pontiac, QC, Canada Member No.: 27 Mood: Okay |
If you let UPS/Fedex handle the border's customs, they'll tack on a $45 brokerage fee to your shipping. Collect.
The best is to get it shipped to a US UPS depot across the border and go for a drive on a Saturday. Then you declare it, but because it's used they likely will not care. Yves -------------------- '13 Dark Grey Toyota Camry Hybrid LE, 2.5L w/HSD transmission. RTX 16" Multi Silver Wheels & Stock Tires. WeatherTech floor mats. I live in Luskville, QC (near Ottawa), Canada
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Jul 7 2008, 12:42 PM
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Sorry Marc... but it's good for you.
You'll likely get a pretty decent charge on the shipping - especially for the size. The place will likely declare the full value. Last week I ended up paying $21 on a $25 order through UPS... not fun, especially when the place also tacked on their own shipping price. Bigs has a point though, if you install it there you won't have to declare anything really. Though Yves seems to be the best idea other than just plannin on the extra money. When you get it figured out let me know if you're needing a hand, my dremel is still working good 
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Jul 7 2008, 01:56 PM
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North American Free Trade My A....
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Jul 7 2008, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE (sargeants @ Jul 7 2008, 01:42 PM)  Sorry Marc... but it's good for you. You'll likely get a pretty decent charge on the shipping - especially for the size. The place will likely declare the full value. Last week I ended up paying $21 on a $25 order through UPS... not fun, especially when the place also tacked on their own shipping price. Bigs has a point though, if you install it there you won't have to declare anything really. Though Yves seems to be the best idea other than just plannin on the extra money. When you get it figured out let me know if you're needing a hand, my dremel is still working good Be careful.. used car parts still carry a 40% penalty if discovered on your car... not that I know or anything! Customs duty is 15% at the border usually. --------------------  Come mothers and fathers / Throughout the land And don't criticize / What you can't understand Your sons and your daughters / Are beyond your command Your old road is / Rapidly agin'. Please get out of the new one / If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin'. |
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Jul 7 2008, 03:11 PM
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The "other" Marc Group: Lifetimer Posts: 2,137 Posts Per Day: 0.35 Thanks Received: 6 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 30-May 07 From: Toronto, ON Member No.: 4,135 Mood: Exhausted |
... Uhh.... maybe I'll just suck it up and wait for a slightly newer one to be available within Canada. :S
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Jul 7 2008, 10:01 PM
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Not that they would know what they're looking at, unless they read about it on here or really take the time to check. Although it's usually waived if you don't have a receipt, in my experience of buying a snowboard (cash transaction with an individual) in Niagara Falls, oh wait, that's coming into the US. D'oh!
If you ever make it down to Corning, NY (2 hours away from Buffalo) in the future I have one I'd gladly part with for dirt cheap, and we can use my mom's garage to install it. Rather, attempt to install it. It's already rusty on the surface, so they wouldn't know it wasn't originally on your car.  Ish, is that the story about the used hard-ride struts? -------------------- Everything is good in moderation. Including moderation.
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Jul 8 2008, 09:11 AM
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I like Purolator for shipping. No nasty surprises yet.
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