[fencer]

FYI

I had a parcel coming from the States and the the USPS charge was 28 USD and UPS was 20 USD. Before I had a chance the seller shipped UPS. So UPS phoned me and said the extra charge was 30 CDN(GST and Custom clearing). They also gave me a choice of whether or not I wanted to clear it myself. In order to do that I would have to go to the city where it was going to enter from the states. In this case Winnipeg. The bottom line is I would have to go there in person to clear the parcel. UPS said the other ports were in Calgary, Vancouver in the West. UPS would not have it sent to those other ports unless specified by you or the seller. No for those people that don't live near those ports they are hooped.

I wonder if they is any other way to clear through customs in your own city? I know Edmonton has Customs offices for sure at the airport and in the City.

Moral...Never Ever use UPS