RE: UPS, Brokerage Charges and Foreign Lands

They aren't. I ordered a $50 US riser block and some other small bits about
a month ago from Sherline. I wasn't aware that they shipped via UPS. I got
the stuff AND a bill for $37 CDN for the brokerage and taxes. If I ever
order from Sherline again (not a guarantee), I'll make sure that they send
it USPS. I've never had a problem with FedEx and this brokerage business,
only UPS. Also, when I complained they suggested that the package be marked
"Educational Material" so that duty taxes wouldn't apply. Most of the stuff
we do here could be considered educational right! :}

BTW, I live just outside Toronto.

Gary

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> My first UPS surprise came with a shipment from Sherline years ago,
> and they may still be conditioned to ask before they ship UPS
> into the great white north. /mark

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