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Old 08-31-2009, 01:56 PM   #596
cingkrab
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Originally Posted by frozennorth View Post
I think a lot of people don't check into this when they order. They just see the shipping charges and think that's all they're going to pay extra and compare that to the cost of the item in Canada.

You also wonder why USPS only charges 5$ for the same paperwork UPS charges ten times as much or more.

I'm glad I found out about the express or overnight shipping though. Should I want to order from the US I'll definitely either use USPS or one of the express options.
If you have the time, inclination, and a car, you could also clear the package yourself to avoid any brokerage fees. Here is an example:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=480144
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