@caspervontedscollectorsshed wrote:
... when i enter the same dimensions for a domestic rate, it gives me a crazy quote way more than the international one. i live in Canada and it should be cheaper than shipping domestic I would think.
Couple of reasons Canadian shipping is higher than USA/International for small stuff:
1. Weight range breaks for US/Int'l are 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg ... versus the Canadian weight steps of 750g, 1kg...
That's a big first weight range for Canada, so small stuff is at a disadvantage. Their was some beta testing of having smaller weight breaks by Canada Post (250g, 500g) two years ago, but nothing has happened since.
2. Canadian shipping cost includes sales tax, US/Int'l has none.
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For small not-easily-damaged stuff that is no more than 2 cm thick and up to 500g in weight, you can use oversize lettermail with postage stamps in Canada. Flat rate cost for anywhere in Canada, but no tracking, no insurance (but lots of items do not need that). Inexpensive.
001-100g ... $1.90
101-200g ... $3.12
201-300g ... $4.34
301-400g ... $4.98
401-500g ... $5.35
plus sales tax. Cheaper if you buy discounted stamps on ebay (unused mint stamps with gum can be found for 10-30% less than stamp face value).
For bigger stuff Canada Post also has flat rate boxes (up to 5kg in weight, tracked, to anywhere in Canada) in 3 sizes from $17.99 to $29.99 (plus tax). Available at most post offices/outlets. Pay in advance, use when needed.
Otherwise, if listing on eBay.CA use eBay's calculated shipping for Canadian parcels (Canada Post Expedited parcel is a good choice -- includes $100 free insurance, is tracked, comes with a delivery time guarantee). Use of calculated is recommended because parcel cost in Canada is variable depending on where it is going.
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