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Advice for shipping from Canada to US?

I'm in the process of purchasing a used amp from a seller in Sasketchewan, Canada, and having it shipped to me in California. It is a sub-$1000 USD purchase and not terribly fragile. What is the best shipping service to use for cross-border shipment? What should I know about the customs process?

Thanks in advance.

redwoodaudio

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sns
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I've had customs issues with USPS shipments from both Canada, Europe and Australia. USPS lost rare Technics SP10 power supply, ended up having to search and purchase another power supply, then lo and behold they somehow discover the original power supply months later. Also have experienced shipments from Canada held in US customs for duty payment. USPS doesn't act as broker, UPS,  Fedex, DHL are brokerage agents.

sns
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I have some Canadian audio equipment, these particular manufacturers use UPS. I also make other smaller purchases from other Canadian entities, Fedex Express also good. By all means don't use USPS, Fedex Ground or Home services, these are run by contractors, many horror stories. DHL another quality shipper I have experience with for European and Asian shipments, not sure they ship Canada to US.

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