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Shipping Magnepans into canada. DUTY???

The reason I ask is I am considering some Magnepans and I thought I might try the MMG available from Magnepan. I think I would end up with the 12's or 1.6's but I thought I would start with the MMG with money back offer.

I called them and they said that they do ship to canada via UPS and there would be some sort of brokerage charge and tax, but will there be any sort of duty charged???

Has anyone done this? How much does it really end up costing in the end? Would I be better off to purhase a used pair from with Canada and then resell them if I am not happy?

Thanks
Nick
nickway
devon
35 posts
 
I agree with Rgd but also take into consideration that there is "Labour Unrest" between the custom workers and the Federal Gov't.Their contract talks have went sour and so
"work to rule" and rotating strikes are fairly common practises now.This is causing a hugh backlog of mail and packages.
Do your self a favour ,advertise on Canuckaudiomart, for some maggies.I have seen 1.6QR's and 3.6R for sale occasionally and at a very good price.
I know Advance Electronics ,in Winnipeg, sells maggies and I have been quoted good prices in the past especially on some demoed items.
When ever I buy from the US I always have the item send to a border store and I go across,have a few cool ones,and pick up my package.Works well for me.

Good Luck...
corby
80 posts
 
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
peterd
122 posts
 
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
allanbhaganinfo
121 posts
 
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.
rgd
656 posts
 
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???
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