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08-01-2010 11:05 AM
so that MOST people will see it and read it...
You give us humans too much credit, CC, unfortunately only a small percentage will actually see it and an even smaller percentage will actually read it, and (need I elaborate?), still far fewer will comprehend it and even fewer will actually apply the recommendations.
But, for the 1 or 2 people it will help, I do agree it would be nice to see it pinned.
08-02-2010 12:48 AM
08-02-2010 01:30 AM
Mizz the tax on electronics and tires have been around for years now and have nothing to do with the Eco tax that was recently scrapped.
There are many many taxes and changes going on out there. It pays to watch the news. That tax on electronics came in about a year or two ago. The tire tax has been around for at least 15 to 20 if memory serves.
08-02-2010 02:21 AM
08-02-2010 11:52 AM
I hear you out loud.
If you reside in Canada - and purchase an item from the USA - you need to educate yourself as to the fact that you WILL be paying applicable taxes and possibly duties on the item when it crosses the border into Canada.
Yes, if the item is shipped by postal service, your "brokerage handling fee" will be a nominal $5 or $8 - plus the applicable taxes for your province (and possibly duties, but seldom are they charged.)
And yes, MANY times the items shipped by postal service are NOT charged taxes or duties incoming - so sometimes you will escape paying the taxes that are due to the Canadian and provincial governments.
However, you should ALWAYS - and I stress ALWAYS! - calculate the cost of the taxes and possibly duties into the decision to make a purchase internationally.
Additionally, if your item is sent by the USA seller (or other international seller) through a courier service (for example, UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.) then your applicable brokerage fee will be upwards of $25, on a sliding scale dependent upon the value of the incoming item.
Yes, these fees (brokerage, tax, duty) are ALL part of the cost of buying an item internationally and having it shipped to you in Canada.
It is NOT up to the seller to pay these for you - YOU are the importer of record - YOU are the one who will be billed for these charges - YOU are the one who will NOT get your parcel until you pay these charges.
So - before hitting the "BID NOW" button, do a bit of calculating and make an informed decision to see if it is really worth getting that imported widget!
Happy Bidding, Folks!
:-D
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10-03-2010 07:58 PM
glad i read this now. thank you. looks like i'll be spending way more than was shown on the 'shipping details' 😞 bummer. i have a lot of purchased items coming!!