bows into Canada

[bushwackerbill]

I'm considering buying a bow from the tradgang classifieds.  Are there any problems shipping bows over the boarder into Canada?  I wouldn't need a broker or something stupid like that would I?

[HARL]

You won't need a broker.Just have them insure it and send it through the mail.You will likely have to pay the taxes on it when it lands.

[bushwackerbill]

What taxes do you think may be owed?  Is there GST on used items?

[R.W.]

bushwackerbill,

As Harl stated, just have shipped through the mail, insured.

You just pay duty and taxes on the bow at the Post Office when you pick it up.

I have had three bows mailed to myself from States, no problems at all.

If you ship FedEx/UPS (FEDUP!) you will probably be charged their expensive brokerage fees, so avoid these shipping companies.

[Foxtail]

RW has it correct- do not use UPS or fedex. Just have it sent regular US postal service. You can insure it if you want, but if you have a good raport with the seller, and are confident that it is well packed, then you can forgo the insurance. I have shipped more than two dozen bows over at different times, and not had one shipping problem. And at least 60% of them did not have taxes charged- seems to be a hit or miss thing. If the seller is willing to put a lower price on the item- again only if you have the confidence that it will ship undamaged- then you reduce the taxes should you be charged.

Good Luck!

[bushwackerbill]

thanks guys, sounds simple enough

[Bob Sarrels]

I ship bows all over the place to customers. Only use US postal and have never had one problem.  I always insure simply because it is cheap and helps me sleep better.  I shipped a bow from Austin to Bandera (about 130 miles) and was talked into regular post.  The same day I shipped a bow to Mudgee, Austrailia and the down under bow made it 10 days sooner.  I will never use anything but priority mail again.  It rules.

[joe skipp]

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