[wmosner]

Anyone know approximately what it would cost to ship a 1:32 Corgi from the US to Canada. After reading other posts, I would probably want tracking also since it seems to take a long time to clear the border.

Bill

[Captain Eddie]

I mailed by UPS a 1:72 B 17 to Canada for the $16 to $18 range, don't remember exactly. It had tracking, and was insured.

[wmosner]

Thanks, I figure the 1:32 will probably be twice that.

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by wmosner

Thanks, I figure the 1:32 will probably be twice that.

Really shouldn't be, Bill..You didn't mention specifically what the model was, but a 1/72nd B-17 is heavier than a 1/32nd P-51 Mustang...

[admin]

My Canadian friend hates to be shipped to via UPS because they act like a shipping broker, what ever that means. I know that because of this he is hit with duties, taxes, and transportation charges that he doesn't have to pay if I ship via the USPS.

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Really shouldn't be, Bill..You didn't mention specifically what the model was, but a 1/72nd B-17 is heavier than a 1/32nd P-51 Mustang...

True, even when shipping overseas the 1/32s seem to cost about the same as the 'heavies' (B17 & B24). Also, USPS seems to be a very reliable and efficient service provider .

[Captain Eddie]

I shipped the B 17 as a gift so the recipient did not need to pay any taxes or fees.

[stalag8611]

Originally Posted by wmosner

Anyone know approximately what it would cost to ship a 1:32 Corgi from the US to Canada. After reading other posts, I would probably want tracking also since it seems to take a long time to clear the border.

Bill

I had a Barkhorn sent to me from Canada. Shipping was $20.00 USD as I recall and it took just about 9 days to arrive. We encountered no customs problems.

[wmosner]

Went to the post office today and the price for priority shipping of a 1:32 Corgi Spit to Canada is $17.65. Just about $5 more than it would cost to ship in the US (of course, there are extra fees for tracking, etc).

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by wmosner

Anyone know approximately what it would cost to ship a 1:32 Corgi from the US to Canada. After reading other posts, I would probably want tracking also since it seems to take a long time to clear the border.

Bill

This is the best way to ship to Canada.

Airmail Letter Post specs

You may already know this but you can send a box by Airmail Letter Post, most say, it's not a letter. However, as long as the total dimensions of the parcel don't add up to more than 36 inches (length + width + depth = 36" or less, note that the dimensions are + not x) and the package is 4 pounds or less, it can be shipped this way. This method of shipping is considerably less than any other method, quite a few postal employees don't even realize this.

link to USPS site for requirements for Airmail Letter Post
http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/immc2_017.html#gRJDw246wats
This information is listed under sections 243.1 and 243.21 C & D and 244.2 (marking)