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Shipping Large Amp across Canadian Border?

I am thinking of purchasing a Simaudio Amp or Mono's. As most pieces offered on this site are in the U.S I would be cross border shipping. Any input as to the associated costs and problems would be appreciated (ie: Duty, ta xes) What is the best method for shipping, Postal Service ?, or is 100 lb.s too heavy?
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ehart
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I agree about driving. As it happens, Classe's facility in Montreal is only a 3 hour drive for me (I'm in the US), and I have driven rather than shipped when need be. If you happen to live close to the US border, I would consider this route.

My impression (based on quite a few crossings, I live less than an hour from the border) is that the Canadians are generally friendlier and more understanding at the border than are the US agents coming the other direction.
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