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> Just a heads up for anyone who resides outside of the US and has been purchasing from McMaster-Carr.
>
> They have tightened up their screening methods and are refusing to process any additional orders if they suspect that the goods will be used outside of the US.
> I have been a customer of theirs and been shipping my orders to a freight forwarder for over 10 years. They have decided to no longer ship to any known freight forwarder that is possibly associated with Canadian customers. I gave them a call and they told me that if the Credit card, the shipping address, The Customer's ISP, or the customer themselves is suspected to be from outside of the USA, they will no longer sell to them. I called them today and questioned their practice and even stated that I own a US property and often use their products on that property. They asked why I didn't use my US property address to which I replied that it is my weekend retreat and there is nobody there to recieve packages during the week.
>
> I asked if they wanted my money and they told me, "We tell this to lots of customers on a daily basis, Sorry, we no longer wish to sell to you!!" They use the reason that once they are aware that their goods could be leaving the country, they are liable to heavy fines if the wrong items cross the border. I think their reasoning is weak as I am the one who would be importing the goods into canada for personal use and if the customs agent doesn't like what I am importing, it is my problem, and they will typically just confiscate the item in question.
>
> The funniest part of this is that when they refused my last order, they stated that they could only sell to "established Canadian customers". If i've been doing business with them for over 10 years, what am I considered? They now are only interested in selling to "established Canadian commercial customers".
>
> So, from this point forward, if i require something from McMaster, I would need to have a US resident purchase the items I need and receive them at their address, then re-ship to me at my US freight forwarder. Any one willing to do so?
>
> Does anyone know of any other supplier that is comparable to McMaster in price and assortment of goods?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Les Burt
> Montreal
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168931 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 13:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.grainger.com has fasteners too, not sure if it is the same
extent as McMaster.

Dan in NC
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On 5/8/2012 2:13 PM, Les Burt wrote:
>> Just a heads up for anyone who resides outside of the US and has been purchasing from McMaster-Carr.
>>
>> They have tightened up their screening methods and are refusing to process any additional orders if they suspect that the goods will be used outside of the US.
>> I have been a customer of theirs and been shipping my orders to a freight forwarder for over 10 years. They have decided to no longer ship to any known freight forwarder that is possibly associated with Canadian customers. I gave them a call and they told me that if the Credit card, the shipping address, The Customer's ISP, or the customer themselves is suspected to be from outside of the USA, they will no longer sell to them. I called them today and questioned their practice and even stated that I own a US property and often use their products on that property. They asked why I didn't use my US property address to which I replied that it is my weekend retreat and there is nobody there to recieve packages during the week.
>>
>> I asked if they wanted my money and they told me, "We tell this to lots of customers on a daily basis, Sorry, we no longer wish to sell to you!!" They use the reason that once they are aware that their goods could be leaving the country, they are liable to heavy fines if the wrong items cross the border. I think their reasoning is weak as I am the one who would be importing the goods into canada for personal use and if the customs agent doesn't like what I am importing, it is my problem, and they will typically just confiscate the item in question.
>>
>> The funniest part of this is that when they refused my last order, they stated that they could only sell to "established Canadian customers". If i've been doing business with them for over 10 years, what am I considered? They now are only interested in selling to "established Canadian commercial customers".
>>
>> So, from this point forward, if i require something from McMaster, I would need to have a US resident purchase the items I need and receive them at their address, then re-ship to me at my US freight forwarder. Any one willing to do so?
>>
>> Does anyone know of any other supplier that is comparable to McMaster in price and assortment of goods?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Les Burt
>> Montreal
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168932 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 13:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I will volunteer for the middle man. And not to much of a markup.
Maybe .001%.

Marcus

On 5/8/2012 2:13 PM, Les Burt wrote:
>> Just a heads up for anyone who resides outside of the US and has been purchasing from McMaster-Carr.
>>
>> They have tightened up their screening methods and are refusing to process any additional orders if they suspect that the goods will be used outside of the US.
>> I have been a customer of theirs and been shipping my orders to a freight forwarder for over 10 years. They have decided to no longer ship to any known freight forwarder that is possibly associated with Canadian customers. I gave them a call and they told me that if the Credit card, the shipping address, The Customer's ISP, or the customer themselves is suspected to be from outside of the USA, they will no longer sell to them. I called them today and questioned their practice and even stated that I own a US property and often use their products on that property. They asked why I didn't use my US property address to which I replied that it is my weekend retreat and there is nobody there to recieve packages during the week.
>>
>> I asked if they wanted my money and they told me, "We tell this to lots of customers on a daily basis, Sorry, we no longer wish to sell to you!!" They use the reason that once they are aware that their goods could be leaving the country, they are liable to heavy fines if the wrong items cross the border. I think their reasoning is weak as I am the one who would be importing the goods into canada for personal use and if the customs agent doesn't like what I am importing, it is my problem, and they will typically just confiscate the item in question.
>>
>> The funniest part of this is that when they refused my last order, they stated that they could only sell to "established Canadian customers". If i've been doing business with them for over 10 years, what am I considered? They now are only interested in selling to "established Canadian commercial customers".
>>
>> So, from this point forward, if i require something from McMaster, I would need to have a US resident purchase the items I need and receive them at their address, then re-ship to me at my US freight forwarder. Any one willing to do so?
>>
>> Does anyone know of any other supplier that is comparable to McMaster in price and assortment of goods?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Les Burt
>> Montreal
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168935 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 14:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Les,
Seems like they must make too much money and don't want to be bothered exporting. I buy in from the USA often and usually I need to certify that I'm not diverting the product to some other country.

If you are looking for a Canadian supplier of fastener's, try Spaenaur. Their 1800 page catalog should have what you want, except you need to buy in packaged quantity.

http://www.spaenaur.com/




Bruce Hislop
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168945 is a reply to message #168935] Tue, 08 May 2012 15:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Bruce
I've used Spaenaur in the past. They have an amazing list of products, and even have items that McMaster doesn't have. My biggest problem with them is that often I need to order a box of an item when all I need is 1 or 2. Their pricing is a fair bit higher than McMaster as well.

I've also used Fastenal, Grainger, and several other suppliers of hard to find products. None of them compare price wise with McMaster.

Marcus
Thanks for the offer to help. I will keep you in mind. I'm working on another potential solution that might allow me to continue dealing direct with McMaster. If it doesnt work out I'll be giving you a call. If I am successful then I'll tell what I did to work around their BS policies.

Les Burt
Montreal



On 2012-05-08, at 3:10 PM, Bruce Hislop <bruce@perthcomm.com> wrote:

>
>
> Les,
> Seems like they must make too much money and don't want to be bothered exporting. I buy in from the USA often and usually I need to certify that I'm not diverting the product to some other country.
>
> If you are looking for a Canadian supplier of fastener's, try Spaenaur. Their 1800 page catalog should have what you want, except you need to buy in packaged quantity.
>
> http://www.spaenaur.com/
>
>
>
> --
> Bruce Hislop
> ON Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168949 is a reply to message #168945] Tue, 08 May 2012 15:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Les, I don't know how often you get across the river to the USA,
but is there a large enough and close enough US city (say Massena
or Ogdensburg) where you could set up a Private Mail Box at FedEx
or UPS for deliveries? Depending upon the frequency of need, it
may not be feasible. Worth a shot!

Best would be to simply have a Yank pal serve as a drop point for you.

Maybe NAFTA doesn't apply to individual citizens???

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> From: gmc.les@gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 16:21:28 -0400
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr
>
> Bruce
> I've used Spaenaur in the past. They have an amazing list of products, and even have items that McMaster doesn't have. My biggest problem with them is that often I need to order a box of an item when all I need is 1 or 2. Their pricing is a fair bit higher than McMaster as well.
>
> I've also used Fastenal, Grainger, and several other suppliers of hard to find products. None of them compare price wise with McMaster.
>
> Marcus
> Thanks for the offer to help. I will keep you in mind. I'm working on another potential solution that might allow me to continue dealing direct with McMaster. If it doesnt work out I'll be giving you a call. If I am successful then I'll tell what I did to work around their BS policies.
>
> Les Burt
> Montreal
>
>
>
> On 2012-05-08, at 3:10 PM, Bruce Hislop <bruce@perthcomm.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Les,
> > Seems like they must make too much money and don't want to be bothered exporting. I buy in from the USA often and usually I need to certify that I'm not diverting the product to some other country.
> >
> > If you are looking for a Canadian supplier of fastener's, try Spaenaur. Their 1800 page catalog should have what you want, except you need to buy in packaged quantity.
> >
> > http://www.spaenaur.com/
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Bruce Hislop
> > ON Canada
> > 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
> > Hubler 1 ton front end
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> > My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168950 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 15:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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It always amazes me when I see how much of a hassle it becomes to send things or receive things from Canada from the US. I used to get old vintage Volvo parts from a wrecking yard in Canada, and couldn't believe how long it took.

Don't know if it's customs, our Homeland Security people, or other governmental agency, but it's a shame that McMaster-Carr can't help our north of the border friends anymore. I have one of their locations only 15 minutes away from my home, so I can often simple order things on will-call and pick it up in an hour, so I'm really spoiled.


George Rudawsky
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168954 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 16:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Their problem is they are just not interested in processing anything outside the USA unless its a major customer to them.

I just placed an order with Digi-key who is the electronics parts equivalent to McMaster-Carr. I can order on-line up to 8pm Central (9pm eastern) and I will have it by 9am the next morning. They charge $8.00 freight up to $200.00 and free freight over that (unless its heavy freight). The only question I need to answer is whether I will ship it or a finished goods it becomes part of outside of Canada. They even have a Canadian version of their 3,000 page catalog. And they manage to do this from some little town in Minnesota.

There are many electronic distributors shipping thousands of low value packages across the border every day.

Best toss out your lime slice for your last Corona before crossing into the USA, that can cost you!



Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168958 is a reply to message #168949] Tue, 08 May 2012 16:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mac
I have several options of that sort that I can use regarding US addresses. The problem is that McMaster now has tightened their screening of customer info and now apparently check the ISP origins for online orders. Non US ISPs are refused automatically or so the person told me on the phone. I would need to place a phone order but that won't work for anyone with a non- US credit card as they have tightened up on that criteria as well. I have a US based VISA so that part is not a problem for me.

I have contacted McMaster's customer service with a request for the correct procedure for doing international business with them. Their online terms & conditions state that they can ship internationally, with no mention of any major restrictions so I'm now questioning them on how they would like me to proceed. I may have use my company name for any future purchases and that's OK. The biggest issue will most likely be the shipping address I choose to use.

Les Burt
Montreal



On 2012-05-08, at 4:40 PM, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> Les, I don't know how often you get across the river to the USA,
> but is there a large enough and close enough US city (say Massena
> or Ogdensburg) where you could set up a Private Mail Box at FedEx
> or UPS for deliveries? Depending upon the frequency of need, it
> may not be feasible. Worth a shot!
>
> Best would be to simply have a Yank pal serve as a drop point for you.
>
> Maybe NAFTA doesn't apply to individual citizens???
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
> ~ ~ ~ '76 ex-Palm Beach ~ ~ ~
> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ______________
> *[ ]~~~[][ ][|\
> *--OO--[]---O-*
>
>
>
>
>> From: gmc.les@gmail.com
>> Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 16:21:28 -0400
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr
>>
>> Bruce
>> I've used Spaenaur in the past. They have an amazing list of products, and even have items that McMaster doesn't have. My biggest problem with them is that often I need to order a box of an item when all I need is 1 or 2. Their pricing is a fair bit higher than McMaster as well.
>>
>> I've also used Fastenal, Grainger, and several other suppliers of hard to find products. None of them compare price wise with McMaster.
>>
>> Marcus
>> Thanks for the offer to help. I will keep you in mind. I'm working on another potential solution that might allow me to continue dealing direct with McMaster. If it doesnt work out I'll be giving you a call. If I am successful then I'll tell what I did to work around their BS policies.
>>
>> Les Burt
>> Montreal
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2012-05-08, at 3:10 PM, Bruce Hislop <bruce@perthcomm.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Les,
>>> Seems like they must make too much money and don't want to be bothered exporting. I buy in from the USA often and usually I need to certify that I'm not diverting the product to some other country.
>>>
>>> If you are looking for a Canadian supplier of fastener's, try Spaenaur. Their 1800 page catalog should have what you want, except you need to buy in packaged quantity.
>>>
>>> http://www.spaenaur.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Bruce Hislop
>>> ON Canada
>>> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
>>> Hubler 1 ton front end
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
>>> My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
>
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168967 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 19:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Les,

I ran into this problem too. I had bought lots of stuff from them when I
lived in Hong Kong fixing Harleys in my spare time. I never got a commercial
account though.

I continued buying stuff from them when I was assigned to Houston between
1999 - 2001.

When I retired to Australia in 2002 and placed my first order I got told the
same thing you did. Evidently all export procedures got tightened up after
9-11. We experienced the same thing when we wanted to take our two cats back
to Australia. Even the procedures to ship them got tightened up.

As a Field Rep working overseas for Hamilton Standard I was familiar with
the hoops you had to jump through to export products out of the USA.
McMaster Carr is correct when they say goods shipped to one country that
wind up in another draws SERIOUS penalties if discovered.

At the end of the day the easiest way around this is to find someone that is
willing to order bits and pieces for you and then on forward them.

Regards,
Rob M.


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Subject: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr

> Just a heads up for anyone who resides outside of the US and has been
purchasing from McMaster-Carr.
>
> They have tightened up their screening methods and are refusing to process
any additional orders if they suspect that the goods will be used outside of
the US.
> I have been a customer of theirs and been shipping my orders to a freight
forwarder for over 10 years. They have decided to no longer ship to any
known freight forwarder that is possibly associated with Canadian customers.
I gave them a call and they told me that if the Credit card, the shipping
address, The Customer's ISP, or the customer themselves is suspected to be
from outside of the USA, they will no longer sell to them. I called them
today and questioned their practice and even stated that I own a US property
and often use their products on that property. They asked why I didn't use
my US property address to which I replied that it is my weekend retreat and
there is nobody there to recieve packages during the week.
>
> I asked if they wanted my money and they told me, "We tell this to lots of
customers on a daily basis, Sorry, we no longer wish to sell to you!!" They
use the reason that once they are aware that their goods could be leaving
the country, they are liable to heavy fines if the wrong items cross the
border. I think their reasoning is weak as I am the one who would be
importing the goods into canada for personal use and if the customs agent
doesn't like what I am importing, it is my problem, and they will typically
just confiscate the item in question.
>
> The funniest part of this is that when they refused my last order, they
stated that they could only sell to "established Canadian customers". If
i've been doing business with them for over 10 years, what am I considered?
They now are only interested in selling to "established Canadian commercial
customers".
>
> So, from this point forward, if i require something from McMaster, I would
need to have a US resident purchase the items I need and receive them at
their address, then re-ship to me at my US freight forwarder. Any one
willing to do so?
>
> Does anyone know of any other supplier that is comparable to McMaster in
price and assortment of goods?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Les Burt
> Montreal
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #168979 is a reply to message #168927] Tue, 08 May 2012 19:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Someone I know has worked for them for many years. He knows the catalog pretty well .... from reading it. That's what he tells the new guys... read the catalogue. McMaster would rather process lots of small orders. They don't want huge orders as it concentrates their exposure to one client not paying. They don't like selling to Uncle Sam either due to slooooow payment. They always turn a profit with this creed so it works. Canada orders are a speed bump and they could have gotten 3 other orders out the door in the same time so hence don't want them. Once an order is out the door, they can be working on the next order, and so it goes.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169004 is a reply to message #168967] Tue, 08 May 2012 22:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Robert Mueller wrote on Tue, 08 May 2012 17:04

... I was familiar with
the hoops you had to jump through to export products out of the USA. ...


Seems odd that exporting items from the US would be so hard. Maybe this has something to do with the trade imbalance.

Starting to drift into that forbidden area of politics....

I'll go look at something GMC now. Twisted Evil


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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169005 is a reply to message #169004] Tue, 08 May 2012 22:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mike,

Not political at all IMHO.

As far as Hamilton Standard went it had nothing to do with trade imbalance,
everything to do with keeping US technology out of the "wrong" hands.

How can stuff from McMaster Carr be included, I have no idea.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Miller

Robert Mueller wrote on Tue, 08 May 2012 17:04
> ... I was familiar with
> the hoops you had to jump through to export products out of the USA. ...

Seems odd that exporting items from the US would be so hard. Maybe this has
something to do with the trade imbalance.

Starting to drift into that forbidden area of politics....

I'll go look at something GMC now. :twisted:
--
Mike

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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169010 is a reply to message #168927] Wed, 09 May 2012 00:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Send me a note off net. I frequently forward things to Canada for people using US / Canada Post only. I won't send them UPS.





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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169032 is a reply to message #169010] Wed, 09 May 2012 09:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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  Ken.
    Who charges the brokeage fee, Canada Customs or UPS, FedEx etc? I just got a $79.00 part that I also paid $34.00 shipping  & then had a cod charge from UPS for tax & brokeage fee of $44.00. The $79.00 part ended up at $160.00 by the time I got it. A buddy ordered a $3.00 gasket for his 53 Merc. that wasn't available in Canada & ended up @ $34.00 by the time he got it. We didn't use to get this huge brokerage fees. Something has changed.
  Regards,
  Norm.




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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169063 is a reply to message #169032] Wed, 09 May 2012 14:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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storm'n wrote on Wed, 09 May 2012 09:46


  Ken.
    Who charges the brokeage fee, Canada Customs or UPS, FedEx etc? I just got a $79.00 part that I also paid $34.00 shipping  & then had a cod charge from UPS for tax & brokeage fee of $44.00. The $79.00 part ended up at $160.00 by the time I got it. A buddy ordered a $3.00 gasket for his 53 Merc. that wasn't available in Canada & ended up @ $34.00 by the time he got it. We didn't use to get this huge brokerage fees. Something has changed.
  Regards,
  Norm.




Les

Send me a note off net.  I frequently forward things to Canada for people using US / Canada Post only.  I won't send them UPS.

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana





UPS charges the Brokerage fee. That is their charge for running it through customs for you. Their is a way to get around if youa re in the city wher the package first hit the country. You have to tell UPS you will run it through customs yourself and puck it up at the point if entry. I have never done it because I am never a receiver in Canada. I'm the shipper to Canada. All I know is it is a big surprise when UPS stands at your door with their hand out before they will give you your package.

I understand they are now adding a fuel surcharge also.

If you ship US Post / Canada Post there is no brokerage fee. You still get to pay the customs and VAT (Federal and Provincial, except in Alberta) if applicable. Items sent as a gift and declared at $40.00 CDN and less pass free. Also "Antique Auto Parts - 1975 Oldsmobile" usually passes free. The largest thing I have ever sent was a complete steering column by mail to Whitehorse. It passed free as an "antique auto part".

Do NOT pay extra for air shipment. When you do the US originating airplane flys to Vancouver or where ever the entry point is and circles for about 4 days. Then your package clears customs and is put on a truck for the rest of the journey.

I do not know what Fed-EX does as far as a brokerage fee is concern.


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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169065 is a reply to message #169010] Wed, 09 May 2012 15:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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KenB I might contact you a little later on when I actually need something. Thanks for the offer of assistance. There are several kind & obliging people here who have offered up assistance with the cross border shipping hassles. I appreciate knowing that I have several options.

Les Burt
Montreal



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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169069 is a reply to message #169063] Wed, 09 May 2012 17:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ken,

Same - same Downunder, if possible I have stuff shipped via USPS / Aussie
Post. If not my Mate in Humble will forward stuff to me.

FedEx and DHL add the surcharge too!

Having said that I did set up an address with: www.viaddress.com

I have not tried shipping anything through them yet.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Burton

UPS charges the Brokerage fee. That is their charge for running it through
customs for you. Their is a way to get around if youa re in the city wher
the package first hit the country. You have to tell UPS you will run it
through customs yourself and puck it up at the point if entry. I have never
done it because I am never a receiver in Canada. I'm the shipper to Canada.
All I know is it is a big surprise when UPS stands at your door with their
hand out before they will give you your package.

I understand they are now adding a fuel surcharge also.

If you ship US Post / Canada Post there is no brokerage fee. You still get
to pay the customs and VAT (Federal and Provincial, except in Alberta) if
applicable. Items sent as a gift and declared at $40.00 CDN and less pass
free. Also "Antique Auto Parts - 1975 Oldsmobile" usually passes free.
The largest thing I have ever sent was a complete steering column by mail to
Whitehorse. It passed free as an "antique auto part".

Do NOT pay extra for air shipment. When you do the US originating airplane
flys to Vancouver or where ever the entry point is and circles for about 4
days. Then your package clears customs and is put on a truck for the rest
of the journey.

I do not know what Fed-EX does as far as a brokerage fee is concern.
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Re: [GMCnet] McMaster-Carr [message #169073 is a reply to message #169065] Wed, 09 May 2012 17:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Les Burt wrote on Wed, 09 May 2012 15:46

KenB I might contact you a little later on when I actually need something. Thanks for the offer of assistance. There are several kind & obliging people here who have offered up assistance with the cross border shipping hassles. I appreciate knowing that I have several options.

Les Burt
Montreal



On 2012-05-09, at 1:04 AM, Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> wrote:

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> Les
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> Send me a note off net. I frequently forward things to Canada for people using US / Canada Post only. I won't send them UPS.
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> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana





Anytime. I expect to be in the Yukon and Alaska for 5 weeks in June and July. So if you do not get an immediate answer to an email please understand why.

Ken


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Ken Burton wrote on Wed, 09 May 2012 18:29

Anytime. I expect to be in the Yukon and Alaska for 5 weeks in June and July. So if you do not get an immediate answer to an email please understand why.

Ken


Since Ken may be unavailable, look me up. My wife had a cousin that frequently crosses to DTW to fly to Florida, if we work it right, I can get her to carry it to London or Port Stanley and mail it from there. <matt7323tze at gmail dot com>

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