Hey all,

In my experience buying computer supplies from online stores in the US can be costly as shit. Sometimes you get taxed by the gov't and UPS charges you a brokerage fee to clear the package through customs. Once you factor those in with the cost of shipping you rarely save anything and often end up paying more. I would clear packages myself but it's too far of a trip; it would cost me the same amount to travel to Richmond, BC or wherever you have to go.

For that reason I hesitate to order things from the USA for growing. A cool tube at the local hydro shop costs CAD$200, but you can find them online for as low as US$100. I'm just thinking that once I add $25 for shipping, customs/tax + UPS' brokerage fee I will probably end up paying at least $200 anyway.

Does anyone have experience with this? Should I bother trying to save a buck by buying from our southern friends or will I get burned like before?

Anyway to all you Americans, you lucky bastards better appreciate the deals you can get down there! Trust me it's just not fair.

Oh and if you know of a good Canadian online store I'm all ears! The only one I know of is progressive growth, the place with $200 cool tubes IF you buy the complete light package. I don't have $400+ for a light kit so I'm researching cheaper options. Building my own is one of those options but if I have to order parts off eBay (Bake A Round) for $30+shipping I may as well try and just buy one for a little more.

-canuck :jointsmile:
canuck grower Reviewed by canuck grower on . Shipping to Canada from US stores online - taxes & duties? Hey all, In my experience buying computer supplies from online stores in the US can be costly as shit. Sometimes you get taxed by the gov't and UPS charges you a brokerage fee to clear the package through customs. Once you factor those in with the cost of shipping you rarely save anything and often end up paying more. I would clear packages myself but it's too far of a trip; it would cost me the same amount to travel to Richmond, BC or wherever you have to go. For that reason I hesitate Rating: 5