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Shipping Large Amp across Canadian Border?

I am thinking of purchasing a Simaudio Amp or Mono's. As most pieces offered on this site are in the U.S I would be cross border shipping. Any input as to the associated costs and problems would be appreciated (ie: Duty, ta xes) What is the best method for shipping, Postal Service ?, or is 100 lb.s too heavy?
telemarc
eagleman6722
217 posts
 
Fedex..
orfe
14 posts
 
as i am canadian i can tell you this is a bad idea its better if you put it in the trunk drive accross the border and if the distance is to far ship the amp within the country. less problems less costly.
nglazer
846 posts
 
I bought an expensive pre that was shipped from a member in Canada, and had a heck of a time getting it through Customs. Took weeks and many phone calls.

Neal
ehart
215 posts
 
I agree about driving. As it happens, Classe's facility in Montreal is only a 3 hour drive for me (I'm in the US), and I have driven rather than shipped when need be. If you happen to live close to the US border, I would consider this route.

My impression (based on quite a few crossings, I live less than an hour from the border) is that the Canadians are generally friendlier and more understanding at the border than are the US agents coming the other direction.
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