Customs to pay on a skimmer?

[tbone]

ruth. i also thought that as well. if it was made in usa there shouldn't be any duty fees at all. but the shipper needs to supply all the info of where it was made as well. i wish i had the website. it was on some goverment website.

found some link.
http://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/manual/b06-e.asp
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/shi...ce/canada.html
http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html

[lastlight]

This is the exact Skimmer...

http://www.asmskimmer.com/catalog/pr...products_id=29

it comes to $225 with the fedex shipping.

The local quote I have is $389 so basically I'm looking for a "go for it" from you guys. What to do?

Thanks!

Brett

[Willow]

Originally Posted by lastlight

This is the exact Skimmer...

http://www.asmskimmer.com/catalog/pr...products_id=29

it comes to $225 with the fedex shipping.

The local quote I have is $389 so basically I'm looking for a "go for it" from you guys. What to do?

Thanks!

Brett

dont forget the convert your money and you will have to pay taxes on it as well.

[Ruth]

And don't forget the brokerage fee which could run you another $50 plus. And if it breaks or you have problems with it, although ASM is pretty good about online help, it's not the same as being able to go back to where you bought it from and have them help you.
It's still your decision but I have rarely found it to be very much cheaper to order online from the US - and I have to order and ship everything where I live. Just do your research and sharpen your pencil!

[tbone]

Originally Posted by lastlight

This is the exact Skimmer...

http://www.asmskimmer.com/catalog/pr...products_id=29

it comes to $225 with the fedex shipping.

The local quote I have is $389 so basically I'm looking for a "go for it" from you guys. What to do?

Thanks!

Brett

i was planning to get the G3. from them.

[lastlight]

Ocean Aquatics has the same skimmer (G1X) for $369.99. Based on the fact that there is a bit of security buying it here and shipping etc...it seems that $389 is a fair price. Thanks for the help reefers. I've heard this skimmer is plug and play and does an excellent job so that's why I've been bargain hunting for this one in particular.

[EG-9]

you can try ocean aquarium,
the price almost same [$389]

[lastlight]

that's actually where i'm buying from. i just wanted to poke around before i spent the cash. eric's building my tank and has been extremely helpful so far in planning my first tank.

[crusty1]

Last year I bought my ASM G3 from the US, among other things. My experience was that the duty and gst and the good price, was a fair bit better of a deal than shopping with the online retailers in Canada. This is where I bought mine. Using "RC" in the coupon code gives another 10% Discount
http://www.captivereefs.com

[Samw]

Originally Posted by tbone

ruth. i also thought that as well. if it was made in usa there shouldn't be any duty fees at all. but the shipper needs to supply all the info of where it was made as well. i wish i had the website. it was on some goverment website.

Is this the one?

Importing Non-Commercial Goods by Mail

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/.../rc4051-e.html

Customs Tariff(Duty) Info

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/p.../01-99r3-e.pdf