Ship from OWC to Canada

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Ship from OWC to Canada

Hello, Guys

I really need some info from you if you ever bought anything from OWC while your shipping address is somewhere in Canada. I am trying to order a ram for MBP.

Is there going to have any extra fees besides the actual shipping fee? If so, how am I going to know the amount and method to pay?

You probably will say: go and ask OWC!! I did asked them but they told me to check the shipping estimation which does not answer the question.

Appreciate your help here.

Thanks,

13 Inch Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Mar 27, 2010 9:29 PM

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Answer 1

iVmichael

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Mar 28, 2010 12:14 AM in response to YeaSt2u

All you have to cover is the product+shipping fee, nothing else.

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Answer 2

Mar 28, 2010 4:13 AM in response to YeaSt2u

I suppose there is alway the chance that you will be forced to pay duty, as well as shipping, product cost and exchange rate. OWC might be able to tell you more about the possibility of paying duties. I really have no idea about what is and what isn't duty free, all I know that Canadian customs really isn't consistent in applying it.

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YeaSt2u Author

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Mar 28, 2010 12:10 PM in response to iVmichael

Are you sure about that, Michael? Do you have those kinda experience with OWC?

I just want to be sure.

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YeaSt2u Author

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Mar 28, 2010 12:12 PM in response to Andrew Wolczyk

Well, Andrew. I was think OWC should have more clear clue on this than I do. However the live chat or support guy told me to check the estimated shipping cost as he does not know.

I was thinking there should be certain kinda fee for import/international shipping electronic stuff entering Canada but how can I know how much and how to pay?

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eww

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Mar 28, 2010 3:05 PM in response to YeaSt2u

http://canadaonline.about.com/od/customs/CanadaCustoms_and_BorderServices.htm
http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/customs/a/shopshipcanada.htm

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Answer 6

Mar 28, 2010 3:46 PM in response to eww

The problem is that there is no consistency in the way it is charged. In my experiences I've never been charged duty from anywhere, unless the package was shipped via UPS or FedEx. It seems these two companies have a little side operation going where they foot the duties, then add a brokerage fee on top. You likely won't have a problem if they send it via USPS/CanadaPost.

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