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Problems with shipping to Canada

I checked the Forums but this topic doesn't seem to have been addressed before so potential shippers to Canada take heed. In June I shipped an item to Canada by FEDEX where the buyer had agreed to pay shipping and be responsible for paying the import duties. However FEDEX has been unable to collect the fees from the buyer and have informed me that as shipper I am ultimately responsible for payment. Luckily the amount I'm out of pocket is not large ($120) but I just wanted Agoner's to be aware of this possible pitfall especially if shipping high-value items
jaynewt

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cytocycle
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Yup... this happened to my friend who ebays alot..
USPS or nothing for Canadians.

It has been easier for me to ship internationally than to Canada.

Make Sure you leave Negative Feedback stating having to pay his customs import taxes.
cytocycle
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Oh yeah when using USPS, you need to inform the receiving party that there is no insurance option (since once it is out of USPS hands they are not responsible) so once you send it, everything else is at their risk. There are no tracking number for USPS shipments international.

It gets lost! You can't track it
It gets Damaged! No one is responsible (so make sure to pack it for guerilla treatment)
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