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Originally Posted by Yonoid
how quick is the shipping? and is there customs?
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I can answer from previous experiences (I hope tahts ok, I know the question wasnt directed at me).
The standard shipping if you want to save money is SAL which takes anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. It's cheaper than 3 day shipping because it uses up the leftover extra space on cargo planes and the like so you have to wait until there is space available.
With HLJ there is guaranteed customs on anything over 100$ CDN. Unlike other sites like Nippon Yassan (DO NOT SEARCH FOR NITRO ON THAT SITE AT WORK, lessons learned) and Anime Export, HLJ declares everything. So just getting 2 deluxes works out well since it goes under the customs radar (still not a guarantee it will though, you never know). But something like Legend Trypticon will land you customs duties for sure.
Personally, I buy in advance from Anime Export, its the most canada friendly Japanese site I have ever been to. The only problem is you have to pay upfront but I find the savings are worth it if you are sure not to cancel.