Hi Folks. I need a little help to receive an order for me. I expect to be ordering a seat part (cover) in the US, ebay, but they want an additional $80 u.s. for "customs paperwork" which is a laugh because there isn't any, it's just a cash grab. If anyone can be so kind as provide a name and address I can have it shipped to, then I will arrange to pick it up from you. We live about 2 hours from either place. I have one person who has offered, but I won't be able to see him until Woodward and I would like to get the stuff sooner. Thanks for the help. Please PM me.

 

Just set up a receiving account with a mail receiver at the border crossing most convenient for you. If you’re going to order parts it’s the best way to go.

They receive, consolidate and hold until your ready to pick up. It’s cheap (inexpensive) convenient and not an imposition.

 

Tell them to ship via USPS, they just have to fill in a simple document. If the Canadian customs wants GST you will pay it at the post office. Most times you get it for no fees at your door.
Simply say USPS or no sale.

 

It ain't that easy. Ebay you don't negotiate with. I am hoping to find another crossfire enthusiast who would help us out, I'd buy them lunch, have some crossfire talk and grab my stuff. It's a favor I am looking for, not a service. I have brought lots of stuff in from the states and if possible, the only way I will do it is USPS and Canada Post. No forms, no additional charges, door to door.

 

Johnny,

Check your PM.

Regards,

 

I have contacted sellers and asked for USPS shipping, some said OK and some said no, you can always try. I am sure that seat covers are not exactly hot sellers so they should be more liable to say yes.

 

i am 45 minutes in from port huron if that is close enough for you?

 

Hi Gang, I just want to say thanks to the few people who have offered to help. I have someone now who has committed to help once I finalize the deal. I took 180's advice and went back to the vendor one more time and am trying to get them to ship direct, but wanted to make sure I had an alternate before I put the heat on. Waiting for an answer.