Some medical test equipment was sent to me from the States by UPS. It never arrived. When I finally called, they said they sent it back because they couldn't find me. The reason I called was because they could find me well enough to send me an invoice--even though I had never received the package.
There is a stiff brokerage charge from those dimbulbs plus they are generally incompetent. In the next adventure, I received another package and they wanted nearly $80, which I said I woudn't pay. They complained that they had paid for customs and taxes. I said I would reimburse them because it wasn't their fault about c and t, but I needed a letter from them in return so I could get that money back from Customs. They couldn't figure that out, so it was never resolved. That's what I mean about generally incompetent. The best way is to use the US Mail. It goes right to Canada Post--who probably knows where you are. It goes governmant agency to government agancy which is reasonably trouble free. Don't try to have anyone lie on the customs form. Check the best rate of class and postage that's shown on the webpage for the USPS. Clerks in the States don't have a clue and you'll get a package costing $20 when it could have been sent for $7. If I think something will be messed up, I have them send it to my daughter via anything including UPS. She simply remails it to me--a tad more expensive perhaps because it's two mailings, but it keeps my blood pressure down. Bob Wulkowicz Half Island Cove, NS (FedEx has been pretty good, but they subcontract the delivery to a local courier. In all cases if you're in a remote area, watch out for the delivery signature crap. If they don't find you the package goes into limbo, somewhere...anywhere... _________________ Jae Redfern wrote: > > I would like to buy a used Laserwriter from the US. > Now I know using UPS is not a good plan due to their insane brokerage > fees but is FedEx a better option? > Jae > Iqaluit-Nunavut > > -- -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
