Shipping Magnepans into canada. DUTY???

you'll pay gst and pst on the canadian dollar amount. you'll also pay a brokerage charge if you ship ups standard. i'd recommend shipping ups expedited. it costs a little more up front, but the brokerage is included, overall a better deal. check with ups for other options 1-800-pickups

Yes, Corby is right I have shipped UPS Expedited both ways and not only is it 2-3days,the brokerage is included.
Also note that the package doesn't get handled a zillion times before you get it.
I have Maggie's and yes it is tough to get to a dealer.
Scope out A'gon and note room size and amplification.
ie.,bigger the room the bigger the speakers and power.
Need at least 200 watts for 1.6's,maybe 60 good watts for the MMG's, . Just my $.02 .
Peter

Hang on guys, he may have to pay duty, to ensure that there is no duty, a certificate of origan is needed, which Maggie needs to ship with the speakers.

Allan - not disputing that it wouldn't facilitate their entry but I bought a used pair of 1.5's from the US a couple of years back and the invoice noted them as being made in the USA and that was sufficient. Such was the case with my recently delivered used Talon speakers (bought as dealer demos) from Idaho. Maybe if the item is brand new it must have such documentation but used gear doesn't???

Have you contacted any dealers in Canada for costs ,warranty,return policy etc?Magnepan would give you a list of Canadian dealers.
That would certainly be my first move.
I am a little confused as you state "if I am not happy".
Have you had a chance to hear them?
This is just me but I ceratinly would not go through all that trouble and expense if I didn't have a chance to heard the "Maggie" sound first.

As mentioned in a previous reply there has been a few maggies for sale in Canada on Canuckaudiomart.
Post a "Wanted" ad on CAM and see whats available.

The Canada Customs people are not a happy bunch, as contract talks are not going well.