opt2not
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Its called a sense of humor.. try and get one.
How much, shipped?
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Its called a sense of humor.. try and get one.
Yep, we all can't be filthy rich and livin' in TEXAS.![]()
So what's it typically cost to get such a game from Canada to the USA? I figure shipping is around $480 or so via STI, but how much are customs fees, etc?
Between $200 and $250 for customs fees
There should be zero fees if it was made in the USA. I've picked up multiple games from Canada and never had to pay any fees.
While I was considering the purchase of the game, I contacted a custom broker and they informed me there was a clearance fee- which was between $200 and $250. The fee was based on the purchase price of the game. Perhaps if you pick the game up yourself, rather than using a shipper, you can avoid the fee. I am not certain about all of the logistics of importing something. Just passing along the information I had gathered.
I am sure the seller could shed some light on the situation far better than I can.
Always use a reputable seller who sells to the US on a regular basis. They have the contacts and are familiar with the process of importing US goods back to the US.Also if you get the wrong customs agent or get unlucky they can pull your item for inspection and hold it as long as they want... they can also "inspect" it by taking it apart should they choose to.
While I was considering the purchase of the game, I contacted a custom broker and they informed me there was a clearance fee- which was between $200 and $250. The fee was based on the purchase price of the game. Perhaps if you pick the game up yourself, rather than using a shipper, you can avoid the fee. I am not certain about all of the logistics of importing something. Just passing along the information I had gathered.
I am sure the seller could shed some light on the situation far better than I can.
Also if you get the wrong customs agent or get unlucky they can pull your item for inspection and hold it as long as they want... they can also "inspect" it by taking it apart should they choose to.
Always use a reputable seller who sells to the US on a regular basis. They have the contacts and are familiar with the process of importing US goods back to the US.
Always best to be your own brokerage agent / importer and pick it up and transport it across the border yourself.
Going from USA to Canada, we just declare value and pay taxes (as a Canadian citizen bringing in item).
Going from Canada to USA, you'd just declare value and perhaps pay taxes (as a US citizen coming back home with a cool old antique).![]()
Definitely the easiest way, I've never had an issue at all, and since they were mostly made in the USA, bringing them back doesn't cost anything in taxes/duties.
Its luck of the draw though... its rare to have an issue but it happens.
Ive been importing and exporting for over a decade and I can tell you it sucks to be in the 5% they choose to harass.
God help you if they are trying to make quotas or doing training the day your stuff comes though.
I have had them rip apart entire pallets and put them back together wrong and damage product... hold goods for weeks on and on.