BC Community Thread For Non-Sightings Chat

[kirbenvost]

Yeah, technically the shipper's fault but the whole process is a huge pain in the ass. I hate dealing with customs no matter the reason.

[Tech Spec]

Originally Posted by Darth Cylon

Not a jab to Canada Custom or CBSA, but I paid import duty for a jacket I bought online from UK, but the size was wrong. So I returned it for a size exchange (I paid postage for the return), but the seller did not label the second shipment as "Exchange" and now I have to pay for duty again. I refused the delivery and called DHL. Now I have to fill in a CBSA form and mail it to their office to request a refund of the duty I pay the first time...

I saw a package in transit from BBTS with a fee of $16 for a $55 toy. Feel bad for the person on the receiving end

[kirbenvost]

Damn, that's sucky. Still not as bad as couriers though... I've seen customs brokerage & taxes costing more than the value of the item. Not even worth it at that point.

[g loonie]

Does anyone have any experience using Greyhound's Courier Service? I'm shipping some of my possessions back to Ontario and wondering how their service is.

[kirbenvost]

I wouldn't recommend it unless everything else is cost-prohibitive. I've heard many stories of packages being lost or extremely late. Once I was taking the Greyhound in the middle of winter and saw a parcel that had been left on the top a bin in the bus yard... who knows how long it had been there.

Avoid Greyhound at all costs, and that includes for passenger use as well. But I've had bad experiences, so maybe I'm a little biased.

[CKWG]

Originally Posted by Tech Spec

I saw a package in transit from BBTS with a fee of $16 for a $55 toy. Feel bad for the person on the receiving end

I recently just paid duty of $16 for a package that is $50usd done by the Missausaga customs. I haven't paid duty for that low of a value for at least 5 or 6 years.

[Darth Cylon]

Originally Posted by kirbenvost

Avoid Greyhound at all costs, and that includes for passenger use as well. But I've had bad experiences, so maybe I'm a little biased.

But of course.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/02...out-on-escort/

[kirbenvost]

Well, yes, but you can encounter dangerous crazies in many areas of life. Greyhound just happens to have a higher concentration.

My reasons can be elaborately explained, but it all boils down to this: Your ticket purchase does not guarantee you a seat on the bus.

[MandoBot]

Originally Posted by g loonie

Does anyone have any experience using Greyhound's Courier Service? I'm shipping some of my possessions back to Ontario and wondering how their service is.

I've used Greyhound courier service many times over the past few years between Ontario and BC . I haven't had any problems. I've only shipped 2 or 3 good sized boxes at a time, but never had damage or lost issues. Mind you I try to avoid shipping in the winter months.

That's my 2 cents.

[carissa]

Do we have any ideas whatsoever when the Hasbro Generations Springer will go on sale/clearance?

I got mine off Amazon 24 June 2013 and out of the box he had a stress mark preventing an area from doing what it's supposed to. It's not OMG-DEFECTIVE-TOY, but it is annoying.



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