Hey guys longtime lurker first time poster.....anyway UPS is a rip off but you can opt out and clear the package yourself from CBSA (customs/immigration).
1) Goods must be less than $1600.00
2) Go to the CBSA Low Value Clearance Office - 2720 Britannia Road East P.O. Box 40, AMF Toronto,
Ontario L4W 2P7 (aka at PEARSON)
3) Refuse to pay at the door or any of UPS fees
4) Ensure you have the shipment invoice from UPS if not call the Customer Service 1-800-742-5877 to get one
5) Ensure to get the Unique Shipment Identifier Number - CBSA needs this
5) Also get the address of where your package is being held by UPS
6) Take all the info the CBSA office with ID and present to officer and pay the duties/taxes
7) You will get a B15 form after paying - don't lose this
8) Call UPS and advise them that you have self cleared and provide them the B15 #
9) you will have to fax this form to them
10) May take 1-5 days to process on UPS end - Its usually pretty quick
11) Reschedule delivery
I know it sounds like a lot of work but it can be done and gets easier every time. I order all the time off the net and sometimes you can't pick the shipper and I am not going to let ridiculous fees hold me back from ordering what I want - plus think of it like sticking it to the man - it may be time consuming but its worth it in the end.
Anyways love GTAM and its always a great source for info.
