awebb1
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Does anyone from ontario maybe know where i could get good pen kits? right now im just buyin from lee valley and i wouldnt mind knowing what else is out there
Originally posted by arioux
<br />Hi,
ASM got them covered, you can add
http://www.woodchuckers.com
Penblanks.ca seems to have to closest pricing structure from what you have in the states. But still, it is less expensive to buy from the US suppliers.
Alfred
Originally posted by AJM
<br />I bought some barons, cigars, titanimum sierra's plus some micro mesh also blanks from penblanks. I recieved my order in two days try to beat that going through customs.
Don't forget no exchange either. I was pleased with the service and it was nice to buy in Canada.
Originally posted by wood-of-1kind
<br />Alfred,
I request that the US suppliers ship merchandise to me without including an invoice and by marking as gift. If goods come in via USPS I have not had to pay taxes (GST+PST) and no admin fee of $5. However whenever the couriers(UPS, FedEX, Purolator) get involved 'our' dear old customs collector nabs my goodies and holds them for ransom until they are paid their share[] Better still have a US buddy purchase some pen kits and redirect them to Canada marked as gift and thereby keep the greedy tax collectors from your hard earned money. I pay more than my fair share of taxes and am sick and tired of their greed. Whatever do they mean with the term FREE TRADE, eh[?]
-Peter-[]
Originally posted by jkoehler
<br />I have had great luck dealing with Woodturningz.
they mark the package as a gift and put a low dollar value on it.
this way, if you do get hit with the tax, it is on a lower dollar value.
i think it all depends on who catches when it crosses the border. sometimes, i get the tax hit, sometimes i dont.
Originally posted by jaywood1207
<br />Originally posted by wood-of-1kind
<br />Alfred,
I request that the US suppliers ship merchandise to me without including an invoice and by marking as gift. If goods come in via USPS I have not had to pay taxes (GST+PST) and no admin fee of $5. However whenever the couriers(UPS, FedEX, Purolator) get involved 'our' dear old customs collector nabs my goodies and holds them for ransom until they are paid their share[] Better still have a US buddy purchase some pen kits and redirect them to Canada marked as gift and thereby keep the greedy tax collectors from your hard earned money. I pay more than my fair share of taxes and am sick and tired of their greed. Whatever do they mean with the term FREE TRADE, eh[?]
-Peter-[]
I agree but unfortunately some of the suppliers I have dealt with won't do this or even acknowledge your question when it is posed. I didn't press the issue because it isn't on the up and up but I can still hope that they might consider it or acknowledge your request.
Remember if there is no INVOICE with the goods then customs is NOT in a position to question the shipment. Emphasize to the US supplier to NOT include an invoice with the goods and see if they change their tone. Who says that all business is fair You can usually get a copy of the invoice 'on line'. Works for me and now I can afford a few more pens.
Will someone post bail for me if they do nab me