Seems to be! Last week I had a package coming from the U.S., DHL asked
for the duties/taxes and import stuff. I paid it, $25. Then 2 days
later, Canada Post asks again for $35 to cover what seems to be the same
thing so in the end, an ebay item of $6...
I'm getting really put off by the GSP especially when a cheap little
item becomes 4 or 5 times the price with the automatic duty and taxes
added on when shipping to Canada from the U.S. No reason the seller
can't use an envelope for these things like...
I also checked a few months back about Star Wars figure weapons. Cost on
e-bay $6. shipping through this program $36, absolutely ridiculous fees.
Should be $2. through USPS in an envelope.
With the GSP I now end up paying duty on $10 and $20 items which is
horrendous. Add to that I'm usually buying a well used item which
shouldn't be taxed anyway. Case in point, $15 item with $23.94 GSP
shipping for a small light item. Other stuff I've...
