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I just finished reading a post from Canadians who were complaining about the duty that UPS charges when they import to Canada.

I resolved this by joining Kinek (no fee for joining) which allows me to ship to any one of their locations (Blaine or Sumas are my choices, but there are many more) and then they E-mail me when the parcel is ready for pick-up.  The cost is $5.00 for up to 50 lbs and they will keep it for you for up to 30 days. They will receive any sized parcel, even a car!

Any body else using them, and if not, why not?

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Shakey Dave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 June 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 160	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shakey Dave Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Save on Shipping Posted: 17 June 2012 at 8:16pm
	I just finished reading a post from Canadians who were complaining about the duty that UPS charges when they import to Canada. I resolved this by joining Kinek (no fee for joining) which allows me to ship to any one of their locations (Blaine or Sumas are my choices, but there are many more) and then they E-mail me when the parcel is ready for pick-up. The cost is $5.00 for up to 50 lbs and they will keep it for you for up to 30 days. They will receive any sized parcel, even a car! Any body else using them, and if not, why not?
	"Shakey" Dave Hathaway www3.telus.net/myhistory

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 June 2012 at 11:34pm
	I have heard of several places like that, but just never had a personal need. Most of the stuff I try to get shipped via FedEx or Canada post, and if they can't I have it shipped to my house in Oregon, then have someone down there pick it up for me and re-ship it as a gift, or just pick it up on a trip down there.
	Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.

Dawg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 August 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 988	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dawg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 June 2012 at 12:22am
	I use a place called TSB shipping in Point Roberts. Same idea as you describe. Very nice service.
	You dream it up....I'll make it

Twinn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 February 2012 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote Twinn Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 June 2012 at 9:00am
	Also a place called the mailbox in Lynden, same as you described. A place called ship happens does the same thing as well.

D_sensitized Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Executive Member Joined: 25 March 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 601	Post Options Post Reply Quote D_sensitized Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 June 2012 at 7:21pm
	My dad uses ship happens sometimes. Another way to avoid the UPS stupid fees, is go to a customs office with your receipt, and pay any dues there without having any of it go to UPS. Then UPS has to give you the package without charging you anything because you already paid.
	-Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack