Ill let everyone know what the prices are when the time comes...

Yah, one order was on a speedier delivery, but not overnight (at least, I didnt get it for 3 days). And yes, I did have to pay a heavy brokerage fee on all shipments - $35 is a familiar number for some reason, I think its ups?

When I ship a server down to san jose, it costs me $300 or so. Sure, a server is 80-100lbs...

I would buy a lot more over the net from down south (especially with our dollar now! Altho I lose a lot of money as my revenue is in US$ funds...).

I am currently having some vitamins shipped from NYC. 36 bucks for 5 day ground (the cheapest option) and that $36 USD doesnt include brokerage or duty. By the time the 4 bottles get here, it will be up to $60 at least....

Anyways, sorry for thread jackin!

The original ballast I introduced was a scaled down version with wiring required, and I found DIY wiring as not the best option.

Just a clarification on the ballast. This is not a bare ballast anymore. It comes with moulded plugs and 6' of power supply chord. It also has 8 feet of output chord (105 deg C rated) and the sockets for these will be priced at undet 7$ (even for the double ended). Only thing you need will be a reflector (we are working on that as well)

They also come with 1/2" extruded aluminium fins for a cool operation below 50 dec C, with protective circuits against overload. Will extend bulb life by 50%. These will be the best ballast that money can buy, you'll see the benefit only when using them.

Cheers

Venki Worathur

The original ballast I introduced was a scaled down version with wiring required, and I found DIY wiring as not the best option.

Just a clarification on the ballast. This is not a bare ballast anymore. It comes with moulded plugs and 6' of power supply chord. It also has 8 feet of output chord (105 deg C rated) and the sockets for these will be priced at undet 7$ (even for the double ended). Only thing you need will be a reflector (we are working on that as well)

They also come with 1/2" extruded aluminium fins for a cool operation below 50 dec C, with protective circuits against overload. Will extend bulb life by 50%. These will be the best ballast that money can buy, you'll see the benefit only when using them.

Cheers

Venki Worathur

What's the price on the new ballasts going to be?

Walter

Hey Steve,

I was intrigued that most of the items we buy are duty free. Out of my own curiosity would this also save on brokerage?

For what it's worth, UPS generally charges $30 to use their customs brokerage when shipping from the states. If I were to buy something that is covered under the Free Trade agreement, would I simply tell them on the phone that brokerage is not necessary?

Thanks!

Rob

I would just steer clear of UPS period. See if you can get your items shipped via USPS as they include the brokerage fees in the shipping price. UPS is a total rip-off when shipping to or from Canada. I've also had far more bad experiences with shipping damage with UPS than any other carrier.

Just my $0.02 :biggrin:

You know, you can always go and claim it yourself at customs.. I do it all the time.. Then UPS has to waive the brokerage fee.. One time they even came to deliever it.. I denied it.. they took it back to the office.. I called and had them return it to customs.. then I just went down and cliamed it myself.. volia..

that works good if you are in vancouver but if you are on the island it would cost me 120.00 to do that myself. I just don't use UPS and I don't have to worry about it.

Steve