Tickbytick Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi all, New member here! Love the resources and threads with tons of info available. I think this is a dangerous hobby to start...but here we go! Has anyone ever dealt with shipping to Canada from any of the trusted dealers? Cheers! -Tickbytick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 ahh yup, all the time. notaproblem. see in Canada we dont have things like customs. well im kidding but it might as well be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickbytick Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks for your reply. Looking to purchase a Big Bang RG 41mm (http://www.essential-watches.com/Hublot-341PX130RX-Rose-Gold-Big-Bang-Rose-Gold-Case-on-Rubber-Strap-with-Black-Dial-16505-41-w.aspx) So far, having a hard time finding one. Anyone know of any trusted dealers that would have one? Appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickbytick Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Bumping this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxoviper Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm also looking for information regarding shipping to Canada. I think there are customs seizures. I had a watch sent for warranty to the States when I was in Vancouver. On its way back to Vancouver, I had to pick it up at the customs office because they thought it was a new watch purchase. The customs lady was really rude actually. Even when I showed the paperwork for it, she said she was sick of people trying to smuggle watches without filling out tax forms. Again, I reminded her that it was for warranty. She just looked away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm also looking for information regarding shipping to Canada. I think there are customs seizures. I had a watch sent for warranty to the States when I was in Vancouver. On its way back to Vancouver, I had to pick it up at the customs office because they thought it was a new watch purchase. The customs lady was really rude actually. Even when I showed the paperwork for it, she said she was sick of people trying to smuggle watches without filling out tax forms. Again, I reminded her that it was for warranty. She just looked away. see in this case the problem was someone filled out the customs forms correctly. add words like "parts" "repair" value of 24-45$ and ive personally never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 And how was it shipped? Fedex? UPS? These companies work hand in hand with canadian customs, making sure that you pay duties every time something is shipped over the border. Stick with Canada Post, USPS, and EMS and you won't have a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 +1 on the courier. UPS is a dirty word 'round these parts. those insane 45% brokerage fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickbytick Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks everyone for the replies-very helpful. Hopefully this will pop up in the search results next time someone searches for 'Shipping to Canada'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt666tm Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Using the description "watch return to sender for repair" with a ~50 value declaration is the best way to ensure no customs delays when buying/selling from forum members. Also helps to remove the strap (pack it in the same box) to make it look a little more 'in need of repair' to the untrained eye. Only ship via USPS / Canada-Post, and ask the seller to do the same. When buying from trusted dealers just sit back and relax, they always fill in the forms correctly. It's the same cost to ship 1 or 2 watches from dealer, so always order 2 to spread out the shipping cost over multiple items, and make yourself even happier... go for 3 if you can, but sometimes that's an extra charge for 3 or more depending on size/weight of the watches. Never use UPS, Fedex, etc... OMG what a nightmare. Don't ask why, just don't use them, period! Edited February 3, 2012 by mt666tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simard8 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 i just ordered from Andrew at Trusty Time, first time and no problems with shipping/duties... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 So far, I have had no hold ups shipping to Canada from any trusted dealers. There are some excellent tips in here about listing as return to sender for repair, or parts repairs, very sneaky. Shipping with EMS and CanadaPost I have had excellent luck and no customs issues and this is from someone who is flagged by customs for trying to sneak some new tires accross the border in Niagara Falls... Bad Canuck, Bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraExtra Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 And expect to see the package 'in customs' from 1-4 days...on average about 1-2 days then it is passed on to the nearest distribution in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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