Avoid UPS Shipping To/From Canada


Just received a UPS Customhouse Brokerages bill for $19 US for a package that originated in Canada. It's UPS's charge for collecting NO duty and NO tariff on some US manufactured cables. The "entry prep fee" as they call it is a 150% addition to their posted freight. Nice markup for an conveyor automated bar code read and a first class stamp (for the bill).

So now besides their notorious reputation for mishandling electronics and not paying damage claims, you have another reason to NOT USE THEM.

In researching the archives, I see there has been some mention of their rip off brokerage fees before. I think it bears reposting for the unsuspecting. It certainly unpleasantly surprised me having paid nothing extra in the past using Canada's postal system. I'm sure there are other reputable shipping alternatives that other members can recommend.
alexanderj

Showing 1 response by jeffloistarca

Although Fed Ex may be a bit more expensive, your stuff shows up in one piece and they don't charge a prep fee. If you haven't been burnt by UPS yet, you will be. Pay the little bit more for Fed Ex. Jeff