(nice name, btw) I'd recommend USPS. However, if you really want to get down to it, it's best to get it shipped to your work as a gift. USPS won't charge tax on a gift. I don't do this unless i'm sure the customs will be over $100, which seems to be the case. Good luck!
Eric
On Aug 23, 2004, at 7:09 PM, Eric Dunbar wrote:
Hi all, I've got a question on a topic that's caused me headaches in the past.
I'm trying to get an $850 USD laptop shipped from the US but am fearful of the customs crap that the likes of FedEx have a tendency of pulling (I don't ship FedEx anymore b/c you can be guaranteed that they try to milk you for another $50 _or more_ even for little packages. Once I ordered a $20 7600/180 and was hit with $25 CAD worth of "extra" fees that FedEx decided to tack on). When you pay for shipping you expect that to be the cost but these SOBs have the ability to tack on whatever surcharges they wish.
What would you MacListers recommend as shipping options? USPS (air/ground?), Fed Ex, etc.
Thanks, Eric.
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