LOL whaaaaaaatMagickalMemories wrote:First:
Let's make sure to keep it friendly, folks.
Second:
The difference is that US Customs doesn't regularly hold up incoming packages for a week or more.
When shipping to Canada, more than half of my shipments, I'd estimate, have seen a week (5 days - business week) in Customs. I had one package there for a month and a half, with no explanation... and it was never even opened.
Eric
That is pretty bad. I get stuff shipped to me from all over the world and it never stays more than two days tops (minus Holiday season) in customs. You might just be getting bad luck. I also find that what you put down as the item can really make a difference. Used toy soldiers is easier to understand than used Warhammer toys or other things I have seen people put.
Also, in my experience, shipping to Canada from US is A LOT more expensive than Canada to US. Upwards to 25% more in some cases. I had a trade going with a gent from the US and when we got to shipping we went out and got a quote, my shipping (a large box about 5 lb) was 40ish including tracking and insurance and his was 50ish (was around the same size and weight).
I just have a policy for myself that the moment I start communicating a trade I tell my partner where I am from (in case they failed to read it in my post or bio) and I let them know what average prices are. This way they can decide ahead of time to deal with me. Many times they back out saying it's too much and I understand greatly.
Postage needs to be fixed between borders.. simply put.