Cross Border Shopping for Canadians

This site was created to share positive experiences of shopping in the USA. It also identifies things to be aware of and gives us a place to vent about Car Companies and other manufacturers that prevent or discourage the sale of THEIR products to Canadians in the US so that THEY can force the Canadian consumer to spend more money on their products here in Canada. What's your opinion on all this? Please comment on any topics and share your opinions with others. Thanks for your time and input.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Buying US and Shipping to a US Location for local pick-up

Many businesses will provide free shipping within the US via UPS or other couriers.
The problem for Canadians is paying all the ridiculous Customs/Duty/other miscellaneous fees that are often charged. One way around this is having your order shipped to a business in the US so that you can pick it up in the US and take it accross the border yourself.

Below is a list of businesses that provide this service in Calais, Maine. A friend of mine recently purchased tires this way and saved at least $500. Please let me know if you can add other businesses to this list.

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Johnsons True Value
188 North Street
Calais, Maine
04619

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Ace Hardware
295 North Street
Calais, Maine
04619

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C&E Feeds
482 North Street
Calais, Maine
04619

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Derringer's
14 River Street
Calais, Maine
04619

The following link is also helpful:

http://isaintjohn.com/classifieds/archive/index.php/t-30871.html