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Shipping from the US to Canada

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Sa6a
Posts: 166 - Karma: 11
I want to buy a camera off a guy on NS and he lives in the states and i live in Canada.
I would be paying $975 and will be getting it insured.
i was just wondering because im getting it insured will i have to pay tax on it.

please let me know you experiences with shipping to and/or from the states to Canada
Jun 22 2010 12:32PM
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Sa6a
Posts: 166 - Karma: 11
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Jun 22 2010 2:17PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
Posts: 9097 - Karma: 777
shit gets held up at the border sometimes for a few weeks, that's my only experience with cross border shipping.
Jun 22 2010 2:21PM
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LauraAnn
Posts: 707 - Karma: 31
My experience is, be prepared to pay tax on it, and be prepared to wait.
Jun 22 2010 2:31PM
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mmallender.
Posts: 5805 - Karma: 936
i dont think you get charged any brokerage or fees if its claimed as a gift
Jun 22 2010 2:44PM
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Sa6a
Posts: 166 - Karma: 11
^ thats a good point
Jun 22 2010 4:08PM
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