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bluga
Nov 12th, 2007, 12:46 AM
Since they ship by Fedex I was wondering how much brokerage will you get charged? Is it worth the hassle? Thanks.
UrbanPoet
Nov 12th, 2007, 12:50 AM
none. only your prov/fed sales tax.
bluga
Nov 12th, 2007, 12:52 AM
none. only your prov/fed sales tax.

So they've changed the rules? I remember I bought a game from the States 6 years ago and they charged me $60 on brokerage fee!
UrbanPoet
Nov 12th, 2007, 12:53 AM
So they've changed the rules? I remember I bought a game from the States 6 years ago and they charged me $60 on brokerage fee!

they use a shipping option that includes brokerage fees.
I ordered a camera and flash from them. Ended up only paying 14% on top of what it was worth.
aimfox
Nov 12th, 2007, 10:39 AM
I hate UPS
KorruptioN
Nov 12th, 2007, 03:12 PM
I hate UPS

Stupid spammer :rolleyes:

I thought you had to pay brokerage on items that weren't made in North America?

http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html (I know it's UPS, but it is a general guideline)
seiko000
Nov 12th, 2007, 10:00 PM
They are absolutely fantastic! Shipping is fast and their prices are always the lowest I can find on the interent. Select the UPS shipping option and somehow they are even cheaper than USPS and NO brokerage fee at all! I highly recommended B&H!:razz:
Rehan
Nov 12th, 2007, 10:04 PM
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502692
hagbard
Nov 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM
Stupid spammer :rolleyes:

I thought you had to pay brokerage on items that weren't made in North America?

You have to pay duty on most items not made in N. America. I believe most electronic items and cameras are exempt. Taxes are payable regardless. Brokerage is charged by the carrier for getting the item through customs and is normally only charged on ground shipments.

http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html (I know it's UPS, but it is a general guideline)

As it shows.
Crunchy
Nov 12th, 2007, 10:42 PM
No duty, just tax.

I think it depends the shipping method you choose... I can't remember which one... it wasn't even one of the expensive methods.

I purchased a lens in the summer... even after shipping & tax, I still saved about $500 ... which I quickly used to buy another lens... :P

In other words... totally worth it.