on 02-03-2021 10:44 PM
Too bad the seller didn't use the Global Shipping Program.
As a Seller Protection program, he would only have to get your purchase to the GSP plant and after that he is not involved with delivery.
This does not appear to be true of the International Shipping Program, which seems only to offer lower international rates to the seller.
The high GSP rate is not for shipping. It covers Canadian duty on imports over $150 plus sales taxes on imports over $40. There is also a ~$5 service charge which compares with the Canada Post service charge of $9.95 for customs brokerage.
The buyer does not require insurance because he is covered against loss in transit, damage in transit, and late delivery by the eBay Money Back Guarantee, which also covers Claims for items that are Not As Described. All such Claims are handled through the Resolution Centre at the bottom of this page.