Why would shipping 1 Hot Wheels package from New York to Ontario cost $22 cdn?

[2012djb1204]

I wanted to buy a Hot Wheels car but shipping was going to be 4 times the cost of the car. I assume part of that would be due to speed selected and duties but how do I find out if that's what would be charged or just an estimate? Is there anyway to tell the seller to send it in a cheaper manner, i.e.. not express?

[reallynicestamps · Accepted solution]

BEFORE bidding, ask the seller if he is willing to ship by USPS First Class Package to Canada. Let him know that the service is now Delivery Confirmed.

But do be aware that he doesn\t have to agree, which is why you ask BEFORE bidding, and that if the item is over $20, that you may be required to pay sales tax and duty plus the $9.95 Canada Post service fee before the parcel will be released to you.

If he is using the new Global Shipping Program, you will certainly be charged the applicable duty and tax plus a $4.95 service fee by PitneyBowes who run the program.

The cost of postage, which is based on dimensions, has little or nothing to do with the value of the item. I sold a $10 book recently which cost $20+ to ship to the UK by LetterPost because of its bulk.

[2012djb1204]

Thanks for the info. I'll try that next time I want to bid on something.