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Post by jhayman on Aug 29, 2012 22:54:45 GMT -5
Those thinking if buying from Emotiva but are worried about shipping from them to Canada. I ordered an XPA-5 last week it came FedEx Ground, cost of mp $899 total shipped to my door $1126. Not bad for a 85lb package it arrived in 4 days they, Emotiva pack it very well double boxed with a think layer of foam surrounding the amp. I'm a happy camper  |
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Post by lar on Aug 30, 2012 1:01:24 GMT -5
Emo will give you a cost break down to your door delivery.
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Post by sorbe on Aug 30, 2012 1:04:32 GMT -5
Hmm... I wonder if a 2 hour drive to Niagra Falls (and back) is worth saving $227. Probably not given you'd have to stay >48 hours to get your $800 duty exemption.
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Post by Topend on Aug 30, 2012 2:12:02 GMT -5
Delivered to Australia is $1120. Not bad at all.
If the item is less than $1000 we don't pay tax or duty.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2012 9:01:13 GMT -5
> Hmm... I wonder if a 2 hour drive to Niagra Falls (and back) is worth saving $227. Probably not given you'd have to stay >48 hours to get your $800 duty exemption.
Freight was about $90. The rest was Canadian import/gst taxes.
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Post by 071863 on Aug 30, 2012 11:56:38 GMT -5
When I bought my XPA-5 I had it shipped to Sumas, Wa which is about a 1/2 hour from where I live. I went down and picked it up, declared it at the Border, all I had to pay was Tax (12%) so my total cost was $1006.
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Post by jhayman on Sept 6, 2012 14:03:46 GMT -5
Now here's my other experience but NOT with Emotiva..
I was looking to buy a HSU VTF-15H Subwoofer..it weighs 100lbs
Well I can tell you I would never order anything from them Ever..
They want to charge me $317.74 just for shipping and Brokerage fee's..
Then I still have to pay taxes, Duties and customs..
Emotiva only charged $227 Total for Eveything Door to Door..and the amp weighs 85lbs shipped..
I guess they do not want Canadian business
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Post by dksosku on Sept 6, 2012 14:23:38 GMT -5
i got all my emotiva gear delivered to my door. Totally hassle free and very fast shipping. Thought about driving to the border and save the freight and brokerage, but the items were too heavy and boxes big to fit in my car. At the end i'm a happy camper, enjoying the music every moment from these wonderful systems.
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Post by twism on Sept 6, 2012 17:48:16 GMT -5
When I bought my XPA-5 I had it shipped to Sumas, Wa which is about a 1/2 hour from where I live. I went down and picked it up, declared it at the Border, all I had to pay was Tax (12%) so my total cost was $1006. I know nothing about Canada and declaring things, but could you just drive back in with it without "declaring" it? |
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Post by wavne on Oct 18, 2012 22:03:49 GMT -5
When I bought my XPA-5 I had it shipped to Sumas, Wa which is about a 1/2 hour from where I live. I went down and picked it up, declared it at the Border, all I had to pay was Tax (12%) so my total cost was $1006. I know nothing about Canada and declaring things, but could you just drive back in with it without "declaring" it? Yes you can drive back in and not declare it. I f you get caught doing that you WILL have a very very bad day to remember. I've tried something like that before....lol |
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Post by TheHammer on Oct 19, 2012 18:06:38 GMT -5
I know nothing about Canada and declaring things, but could you just drive back in with it without "declaring" it? Yes you can drive back in and not declare it. I f you get caught doing that you WILL have a very very bad day to remember. I've tried something like that before....lol Not to mention, where do you hide such a huge item? Definitely not worth the risk. You'd probably have more bad time than one day. Crossing international borders is serious business. The Hammer |
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Post by airwolf77 on Oct 20, 2012 17:52:19 GMT -5
I guess it totally depends on exactly were you live. If your close to a border crossing and you can go when traffic isn't a 2 hour wait time it's usually worth it to go get it in the US at a parcel drop store. If you're like me and Live on Vancouver Island, it's not worth it in the slightest to go get it if that's the only reason your going. I usually just wait until I have a reason to go to the US and then order things ahead of time to arrive before I go. I have ordered an XPA-5 shipped to my door in Canada. In reality it adds about $150 to the total, shipping and duties. But Fedex does a great job getting it to you quickly. Only took 5 days to the West Coast.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2012 8:02:28 GMT -5
Well, here is what I'd do. I'd put a big old box in my car and then place a cheap receiver in it. Then I'd drive into the US. If they want to inspect the box, it's okay with me. Then, I'd pickup my Emotiva product and pitch the big old box and the cheesy receiver. Then I'd drive back into Canada with my Emotiva product and to hell with their silly import duties and such...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2012 10:00:14 GMT -5
> Well, here is what I'd do. Then I'd drive back into Canada with my Emotiva product and to hell with their silly import duties and such...
And you'll probably get away with it. But if they do catch you, they will fine you and seize the goods, perhaps seize the car, perhaps jail you, and certainly put you on border watch, you so get taken aside and searched very time you try to cross.
At the border is the one place where your are considered guilty, until proven innocent. If you can't produce the invoices, you're phucked...
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Post by lar on Oct 21, 2012 14:12:24 GMT -5
And possible cavity search!
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Post by RightinLA on Oct 21, 2012 17:26:43 GMT -5
I know nothing about Canada and declaring things, but could you just drive back in with it without "declaring" it? That is called smuggling and it is a crime. Go google it to find out more. |
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Post by toneloc on Oct 21, 2012 18:07:51 GMT -5
Well, here is what I'd do. I'd put a big old box in my car and then place a cheap receiver in it. Then I'd drive into the US. If they want to inspect the box, it's okay with me. Then, I'd pickup my Emotiva product and pitch the big old box and the cheesy receiver. Then I'd drive back into Canada with my Emotiva product and to hell with their silly import duties and such... -RW- Brilliant.  |
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Post by jhayman on Nov 16, 2012 21:47:26 GMT -5
Excellent idea
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Post by jhayman on Nov 16, 2012 21:51:09 GMT -5
I know nothing about Canada and declaring things, but could you just drive back in with it without "declaring" it? That is called smuggling and it is a crime. Go google it to find out more. Who cares, why should Americans get it much cheaper than other countries.. I say beat the system anyway you can.. It's such an unfair world especially when it comes to money ie. the financial world |
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