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USPS may sound outrageous but once the courier companies like UPS/Fedex/DHL hit the Canadian recipient with the 'Brokerage and Handling' fees they don't tell the sender about it'll seem like a bargain. These questionable fees are not insignificant and frequently amount to more than the item is worth.

It gets worse. If the recipient refuses to take delivery they will still be charged for the extra fees - applied on the Canadian side by the Canadian branch of the US courier - to the point of having a Canadian collection agency at your door.

This International Brokerage Fraud is what has caused many honorable American Ebayers to ship only USPS to Canada. I insist on USPS when I order something from the US...or have it sent to an American address to be picked up personally later. If an Ebay item I inform the seller before bidding of my requirements.

Check this link and do the research.

The Postal System - USPS/Canada Post - will charge a flat $5 handling fee if the item is determined to be of new manufacture, which will then possibly have duties attached - any determined duties will still be much lower than a courier's 'brokerage & handling' fee.
That is why the sender must declare it to be used or a gift, which is no lie in our hobby.

Dave, burned twice and never again.

here is but one of thousands of results about Brokerage Fee Fraud:

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Post# 63391 3/21/2009 at 20:42 (5,506 days old) by petek (Ontario)
Checkrate/Likes Well actually I saw this last week but decided to go get it because I did need that hose and the bag on mine the top plastic holder is broken. This Omega has a beautiful bag but is missing the front brushroll head. It must have got left behind at the estate sale the guy got it from. He's gonna let me know if it turns up. Anyways, I can make one great vac using the bag on this and maybe the handle. Nice $5 find.

Post# 63392 , Reply# 1 3/21/2009 at 20:45 (5,506 days old) by petek (Ontario)
Checkrate/Likes And just for some other stuff I grabbed all these things.. An avocado GE electric knife with holder, some mixer beaters for a hamilton beach and some little mixer things for something. A Sunbeam electric frypan from the 50's instruction manual An early KFC souvenir recipe book A Proctor Silex blender owners manual. Don't look at my dirty countertops.. ugggg.. I'm ashamed, I'll never live this down. People will point and stare. But it's not my fault I was outta town buying all these wonderful items and the other one who lives with me made a mess while I wasn't there to supervise

Post# 63393 , Reply# 2 3/21/2009 at 20:50 (5,506 days old) by jdinstl ()
Checkrate/Likes *Kirbykid63 has a nozzle for* $20 + $10 shipping with brushroll, in his eBay store. (And don't worry about the countertops -- in my weekend haul picture, I cropped out parts that were less than flattering regarding my housekeeping! It's been a busy time!) CLICK HERE TO GO TO jdinstl's LINK on eBay

Post# 63395 , Reply# 3 3/21/2009 at 21:00 (5,506 days old) by ttuee2006 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Omega Nozzle* If you want, I have an Omega nozzle with a new brushroll in it that you can have for the cost of shipping. It's been polished and everything. It was on my Omega that I yanked the motor out of to sacrifice for my sister's CIII i restored for her for Christmas. If you're interested, I have a picture posted below.

Post# 63399 , Reply# 4 3/21/2009 at 21:06 (5,506 days old) by xraytech ()
Checkrate/Likes Nice finds Pete Grandma has a very similar GE electric knife from their Appliance store, it's my favorite one. Also have the Sunbeam Controlled Heat Fry pan to go with your booklet. Sam

Post# 63404 , Reply# 5 3/21/2009 at 21:25 (5,506 days old) by petek (Ontario)
Checkrate/Likes *Youve got to much when......* I was thinking when I got that above with the hose I needed, now I'll have to go find all the other attachments. Well 2 minutes ago I went in my other room to see if I had a Sunbeam Controlled Heat Frypan and there sitting on the floor is the Kirby Omega attachment kit box, wands, everything...geesh I must be getting oldtimers Eric,, sure I'll take it.. how much do you think the shipping will be with the Post Office.. I think they only offer Priority Post to Canada now.. I'll email you

Post# 63416 , Reply# 6 3/21/2009 at 21:51 (5,506 days old) by luxg ()
Checkrate/Likes Pete, more fun finds!! You will have to roast a turkey and try that electric knife out.

Post# 63419 , Reply# 7 3/21/2009 at 21:55 (5,506 days old) by xraytech ()
Checkrate/Likes Those are the best electric knives Terry, I have sliced many baked hams with a rasin glaze with that knife.

Post# 63423 , Reply# 8 3/21/2009 at 22:10 (5,506 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)
Checkrate/Likes *Glad you're going to be able to outfit that OMEGA, Pete.* I knew I had some brown Kirby bits with the wood grain on them but I see they are for the Classic. I got these cheap just to have a handi Butler to play with. Ned the flexishaft for it tho. All I have are these Classic accessory bits in boxes so if you come across a bagged Classic with no head or tools I'd be interested in adding it to the Kerb Kerrby Kollection. Dave

Post# 63466 , Reply# 9 3/22/2009 at 12:43 (5,506 days old) by ttuee2006 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Reply Sent* Pete, I sent you a reply with shipping quotes from USPS and UPS. USPS is outrageous!!!

Post# 63478 , Reply# 10 3/22/2009 at 13:12 (5,506 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)
Checkrate/Likes USPS may sound outrageous but once the courier companies like UPS/Fedex/DHL hit the Canadian recipient with the 'Brokerage and Handling' fees they don't tell the sender about it'll seem like a bargain. These questionable fees are not insignificant and frequently amount to more than the item is worth. It gets worse. If the recipient refuses to take delivery they will still be charged for the extra fees - applied on the Canadian side by the Canadian branch of the US courier - to the point of having a Canadian collection agency at your door. This International Brokerage Fraud is what has caused many honorable American Ebayers to ship only USPS to Canada. I insist on USPS when I order something from the US...or have it sent to an American address to be picked up personally later. If an Ebay item I inform the seller before bidding of my requirements. Check this link and do the research. The Postal System - USPS/Canada Post - will charge a flat $5 handling fee if the item is determined to be of new manufacture, which will then possibly have duties attached - any determined duties will still be much lower than a courier's 'brokerage & handling' fee. That is why the sender must declare it to be used or a gift, which is no lie in our hobby. Dave, burned twice and never again. here is but one of thousands of results about Brokerage Fee Fraud: CLICK HERE TO GO TO aeoliandave's LINK