^not just that US has population or density, they even give away free box for fix rate priority mail. In total, Canadian sellers just have to add more on the shipping fee and can not compare to US sellers. Not even sellers, even regular people who want to send a Christmas or birthday gift to US friends, all wish to live in U.S. to ship.
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Originally Posted by Poho
shipping to the US is so ridiculous. does it really, honestly cost canada post $17 to send a tiny box to michigan??
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So far Canada Post makes profit, or you can say that they almost make sure every parcel,light package by charging more than 6 dollars at least.
If you have a chance to ask the experienced clerk in Canadapost, why Canada post charges so much and US has better rate of shipping. They will tell you U.S. is losing money in postal service by doing that and Canadapost is making profit.
well, at least we know one of the public service is making money and it will be good to our public health care and system...
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Originally Posted by Bruticus82
No, it probably costs them $7 to subsidize the rest of the postal system while shipping your parcel over the border, then it costs the US $6 to subsidize the rest of their postal system while shipping your parcel to its destination. The rest is profit which they split.
Better options? None really...all private shippers are more expensive in my experience.
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LOL. The 7+ 6 breakdown makes it look so reasonable.
