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UPS to Canada worked for me!

My book was shipped on Nov. 30 (Friday afternoon) and arrived safe and sound in my hands in Toronto on Dec. 4 (Tuesday afternoon). Not only that, but there were no customs charges attached whatsoever.

 I just wanted to say thanks for listening to the concerns of my fellow countrymen and women, Blurbians, and for one of the fastest turnarounds I have ever encountered when ordering from the States. I am absolutely thrilled with this venture and I guarantee you that I will be working with you again. 

 

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

 

Cheers,

 

Steve Craig, Toronto, Canada 

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Posted by
pengo_steve
Dec 5, 2007 7:39am PST
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pengo_steve
 

So glad to hear of this pengo-steve.
Posted by
norcaljhawk
Dec 5, 2007 10:53am PST
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norcaljhawk
 

Oh, I forgot to add something rather important to my previous post: this order was shipped via UPS GROUND to Canada. I received it 2 business days after it was shipped and there were no customs charges. Obviously, whatever changes have been made are working out wonderfully.
Posted by
pengo_steve
Dec 6, 2007 7:32am PST
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pengo_steve
 

Glad it worked for you Steve.  My books were sent the same way, UPS ground shipped on December 3 and arrived a few minutes ago, on the 6th.   Shipping time is great.  But I had to pay $19.39 ($20 actually because the driver had no change) in brokerage fees on an order valued at $21.   The original shipping at time of order was $16.15.  So some are getting through but not all.  It really is unacceptable on the part of UPS and I wish Blurb could find another way to ship to Canada. 
Posted by
grammaz
Dec 6, 2007 2:42pm PST
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grammaz
 

We are actively looking for alternatives to UPS. Stay tuned.
Posted by
norcaljhawk
Dec 7, 2007 12:51pm PST
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norcaljhawk
 

UPS worked for me as well here on Vancouver Island. I just received my 4th book yesterday and I have never had any extra fees added on. All I do is sign for it and that’s it.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Posted by
jill4245
Dec 12, 2007 1:19pm PST
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jill4245
 

good to hear jill4245…and a happy holidays right back at you.
Posted by
norcaljhawk
Dec 12, 2007 1:20pm PST
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norcaljhawk
 

A Canadian law firm in Vancouver has initiated a Class Action lawsuit against UPS for their outrageous brokerage fees.  If you have been stung be sure to sign up here:
http://www.poynerbaxter.com/UPS.htm
Glen
Posted by
glenlan
Jan 9, 2008 11:28am PST
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glenlan
 

UPS doesn’t charge brokerage for value under $20, but it starts from there. $100 item is $29 brokerage charge (30% of value!!!)... 

http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html 
Posted by
canuck88
Apr 14, 2008 10:57am PST
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canuck88
 

I LOVE my book!  I received it on the date it was estimated to come… and was pleasantly surprised that there were no brokerage fees, duty, customs, etc.  I paid only $18 for two, 318 -page books to be sent to me, in BC.  I am now working on another book and everyone I show my books to says they are going to start one too!
Posted by
Amryn
Apr 23, 2008 9:31pm PST
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Amryn

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