Why global shipping, charging customs etc where no charge was before

[chappy_keith]

What a master scam. I have purchased always ask for USPS, and only paid custom dutys once. You can bet I will not be buying from any sellers using Global shipping....As we are all aware that used or parts built under NATFA usually don't carry duty charges.

[cwr47theatre]

You echo my sentiments exactly. Someone in the loop is getting a cut that was previously not there. I too will not buy from anyone using the GSP if they will not ship using the postal system as well. It is what it is.

[vegas918]

I am done with Global.  Not only does shipping cost insane. I ended up paying $40 for $100 Item. Then it took 4 weeks to get here.

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[majdastouch]

I agree! It is horrible. I ordered three items (preowned scrub tops) for a great price and had the three items from the same seller shipped individually, all arriving at different times and paid over $60 in shipping plus duty on each.

[xandrialayne]

i ALSO VERY RARELY PAY EXTRA COSTS WHEN GETTING ITEMS SHIPPED TO CANADA. WHEN I DO IT IS NOWHERE NEAR WHAT THE GSP AND UPS CHARGE. BOTH ARE SCAMS!!!!!

[b-crosby52]

I have been a long time ebay shopper...but this Global shipping will put an end to my business. I can DRIVE over and pick up the item in the USA cheaper.

[amaraqnanuq]

I love the global shipping, because I get to scam eBay with it! Something that costs thousands to ship to this remote location cost pennies comparatively ! X0a 0j0

[diverb0b]

I will not be buying from anyone doing global shipping anymore tired of being charged twice on item

[brandeentertainment]

by amaraqnanuq on ‎11-07-2013 06:30 PM .Options
Mark as NewBookmarkSubscribeSubscribe to RSS FeedPrintEmail to a FriendReport Inappropriate Content......I love the global shipping, because I get to scam eBay with it! Something that costs thousands to ship to this remote location cost pennies comparatively ! X0a 0j0...



HOW DO you figure that .. The seller charghes you shipping to kentucky then pitney bowes will charge you shippingfrom kentucky to your destination ..

I think you confused .. it is not cheaper no matter how you slice it

[brandeentertainment]

The only reason I love the GSP program is because it keeps me getting the Canadian customers ..

[imac.65]

How do you figure that. You would have to need what ever you are selling pretty bad or
are unable to get it any where else to even consider paying all these extra charges.

[bcshutterbug]

Do what I've done for over four years, if it isn't USPS DON'T buy it.
Contact eBay on a regular basis about it and complain to sellers about it.
Sooner or later the dimwits will understand we are serious.

[*sammy*j*]

I recently contacted eBay in regard to the new Global Shipping Program which is too **bleep** pricey to Canadians. After talking to them I can provide some additional information on how they describe the program. I DISAGREE WITH BOTH the BENEFIT to the buyer and the need to pay a huge conglomerate like Pitney Bowes an unnecessary middleman fee. Sellers should be aware that angry buyers will shop elsewhere or bid less - there is no monetary gain whatsoever. Anyway I QUOTE EBAY as follows and I have provided a couple of investigative links:

"The new Global Shipping program is the most reliable way for sellers to get items to their international buyers. It allows all the cost of purchasing internationally to be presented upfront to the buyer with no additional charges being requested from the post office. This means that the appropriate duties and customs fees are paid before the item is shipped, and can be viewed in the item order details."

For additional information please reference the following links.

Purchasing items with the Global Shipping Program
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/shipping-globally.html

Terms and conditions
http://pages.ebay.com/shipping/globalshipping/buyer-tnc.html

We thank you for all of your eBay business and hope that these steps have been helpful in making your eBay processes more efficient. We truly value you as an important part of the eBay community and wish you the best with your future ebay transactions.

[dougbramleydoug]

i am with yu keith. after all these years they come up with another idea to gouge us. if we buy items and ask sellers to declare them as a gift, are we taxed. too bad we were able to save money.  i wish ebay would stop promoting global shipping---bad for business. i will not buy from seller with global shipping.

[2011bebeco]

Does anybody knows why the shipping labels for US Air small packages are coming smaller ,only 1/4 of the page) and without the Item Id of the parcel. Am I doing something wrong or they changed..?
Thank you in advance for your help

[phb57]

I too don't like the Global Shipping program for the reason you mention and also the tracking of items is pretty bad.  As for the previous answer I don't know what fee this person is referring to.  I bring in lots of items over $20 via USPS/Canada Post  and the only time I have ever been assessed any taxes or service charges or anything was the odd time The value of the item is in the range of a few hundred dollars.  The only thing worse than the Global Shipping program for fees is UPS.

[femmefan1946]

Canada Post is notoriously lax about collecting the taxes, duty and their own service fee, but those costs are still supposed to be charged and collected.
Whenever you import something valued over $20, expect to pay those charges. You probably won't be, but be prepared. You are more likely to be charged if the item is expensive or bulky.
There is not yet enough information available about GPS fees to be sure, but they start around $4.95, compared to $9.95 for Canada Post and $25.00 for UPS and other couriers. Time will tell.

[femmefan1946]

Canada Post does charge duty. However, many items that are purchased through eBay are made in NAFTA or other free trade countries and no duty applies.

[nudibranch4569]

if we all boycott all sellers using gsp,eventually they will get the hint and maybe cancel it.

[16blythest]

Bought an item from Wolverhampton, UK a distance of 3,144miles from Montreal.
It was shipped on Oct.18th.
It arrived today, Oct .21st.
Nothing extra to pay over & above the buyer's price & the Buyer's shipping cost.








Bought an item from the US .
Shipped on Oct.14th from Pennsylvania, a distance of 521miles

[bwil6161]

When I order from China companies it is usually free delivery. There are no duty charges. The packages take an average of 11 days to reach me in Canada. Five of those days are Canada Post delivery days from BC to Ontario.
When I order from the USA the delivery takes to or three weeks, sometimes more. I expect that the Global shipping program will only add to that time because the package has to be shipped to them so they can ship it to you.
GET THIS! My current order was from a seller in Maine. He says it shipped on Dec 3. On Dec 6 the package is in Kentucky!!! I am in Canada. In those three days UPS would have it at my door. I will NEVER order from a seller using GSP.

[mdrover2010]

Anyone who likes global shipping program must like giving money away for no reason at all.You sellers that have signed up for this your going to see your sales decrease everyday because more and more people feel ripped off.I don't know any other way of putting how as a buyer feels.That being said please avoid sellers that have signed up for this prograhm.If anyone wants to give there money away im eccepting all amounts big or small.

[kellya1962]

I agee its a total rip off  I order something else where didnt pay no import fee and the shipping was cheaper. Wont order to much from ebay not if they charge import fees.

[neverflyalone2012]

it is now cheaper to purchase anything from ebay elsewhere because of this new **bleep** shipping system, I am also no longer an ebay buyer, amazon for me now and funny thing is its cheaper now.

[grovecycles]

I've been buying from the USA for years and items shipped USPS rarely ever arrive with duties or taxes owing unless the value is over 100. Now, I just looked at an item I would like to buy, it's $149 an the estimated duties throgh eBay are $60.52 that's 40%. The duties and taxes should be 15% or $22.50. ... So where does the other $38 go ?. This is a total scam, I feel bad for the people who signed up for this program because I will never buy from them, same way I won't use UPS because of the high brokerage rates, about the same price as the GSP.

[karolinec1]

I've purchased from sellers who participate in this program, and I've never received an "e-14 invoice for my records", so I have no official record that I've paid duties. In theory, if I left the country with the item, and tried to return with it, they could try to charge me again.

[imac.65]

I just got off the phone with eBay Global Shipping Department and was

able to find out a couple of items that will be of interest to Canadians.

First: You can call them (GSD) and have them email you a copy of the VAT #

(money you paid customs) for your records.

Second: They are aware of how Canadians feel about Global shipping,

and i was told in the very near future trackable 1st class international for Canada only

will be available as an alternative to priority shipping as a choice

for USA sellers to offer in their listings. She had no information on custom fees charged, currently in place.

[luv4orphans]

First Class trackable shipping has been here for some time now as some sellers have been using it. But not all sellers are aware of it for some reason. I usually mention it if I want something bad enough and they have that GSP program or they insist on Priority which is a lot more expensive. If they won't budge, I move on. Priority is good for the expensive stuff. But can get really expensive when you pay $25.00 shipping on a $10.00 item.

[brandeentertainment]

fyi the whole gift thing is a myth not to mention illegal for a seller ...

You right most times you would never pay import fees but asking anyone to lie on customs forms is a bigggggggg no no

[toby_le_pue]

If you have been receiving your imports valued at over $20.00 Canadian and

not being charged any taxes or fees then consider yourself lucky.

You may get hit for the next 50 items you buy from outside canada.

From Canada Post's Website.

2.2.1

Customs Duties and Taxes

Any item mailed into Canada is potentially subject to duty and/or taxes with few exceptions. Visit the CBSA web site at cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/menu-eng.html for more information on mail imports. The CBSA collects provincial sales taxes (PST) on most taxable imports valued at over $20CDN entering Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. The CBSA also collects Harmonized Sales Taxes (HST) on most taxable imports entering Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

Collection of the PST and HST is done in accordance with the agreements between the CBSA and the provincial governments.

Customers with questions regarding the collection of these taxes should call the CBSA Border Information Service (BIS) line:

• within Canada 1.800.461.9999
• from outside Canada 1.204.983.3500 or 1.506.636.5064 (long distance charges will apply).

A handling fee of $9.95CDN per dutiable or taxable mail item is applied. This fee is in line with the government’s efforts to help recover costs from those who benefit from services, and is similar to arrangements in the United States and other countries.

Mail items containing merchandise enter Canada through CBSA screening centres, are inspected by CBSA Officers and assessed for applicable customs duties, taxes and charges. If duties and/or taxes are owed, items will be delivered along with the E14 Customs Invoice indicating the amount that the addressee must pay before the package can be released to them. Canada Post collects the fees on behalf of the CBSA and accepts the following methods of payment:

• cash
• certified cheque or uncertified business cheque (payable to Canada Post Corporation)
• credit card (Visa, Master card or American Express)
• commercial account.

Upon payment and receipt of the item, importers should retain a copy of the E14 Invoice as a receipt for their records.

[cwr47theatre]

You are quite right. But using the GSP you are guaranteed to be paying the duty and tax AND the filling out the forms and buying gas fees that are charged. I will take my chances with Canada Post. I know that there will always be a chance that duty is accrued but then maybe not.

[kh-leslie]

Please post all questions about the GSP here: Questions about the Global Shipping Program

Please post all comments about the GSP here: Comments about the Global Shipping Program

[reallynicestamps]

Used products may or may not be dutiable.

Used products are taxable. 

Gifts are dutiable and taxable although the value at which these kick in is $60 rather than $20.

Canada Post charges as $9.95 minimum service fee on imports they broker through Customs.

The Global Shipping Program/Pitney Bowes charges a minimum $4.95 fee.

UPS and many other couriers charge a minimum $25 fee.

[luv4orphans]

Yes and they charge us for the seller shipping to them and then GSP shipping to us. Whatever that may be depending on item and location. So how do we gain here. We are paying a mere $4.95 you say, plus an extra shipping fee. I don't buy anything from sellers that are using the GSP program. Its very rare that Customs hits us with anything.

[toby_le_pue]

Global shipping does not charge duty.

They charge the taxes that Canada Customs would charge

if the item was over $20.00 Canadian and a small handling fee

compared to $9.95 charged by Canada Customs.

[gigabyte334]

I've purchased hundreds of items in the $30-$100 range and never been charged by Customs. This is a fee scam, plain and simple. ebay needs to learn to leave things well enough alone.