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Old 10-10-2009, 12:52 PM
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When we order from suppliers the package can arrive in Kitchener from bc in 3 days and sit at the postal station for 3 days before they deliver it 2 blocks away!
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Old 10-10-2009, 05:30 PM
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Typical Canada Post. They name it "Expedited" but it is really just surface mail that includes some tracking info. It goes by truck with the regular packages. The only advantage for businesses is the delivery confirmation included in the price.
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Old 10-10-2009, 11:22 PM
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When it comes to mail you know how the post office calculates the cost of a stamp.

Here is the break down.

Cost to you - Cost to Taxpayers

.05 pick up at your post box Burnaby BC 1.05
.05 transport to St. Johns NFLD 4.50
.15 storage for 5 -7 days 2.73
.18 sorting in St. Johns 3.72
.05 transport back to Surrey BC 4.50
.05 delivery to me in Surrey 1.50

.53 Total 18.00

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Old 10-11-2009, 10:21 AM
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I've found the same thing but going the other way. If I get something shipped from the west it takes a long time. I can get a shipment from California in a few days and it takes 10 within my own country.. Sad.
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:44 PM
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I'm waiting for some tattoo supplies from the west coast. the vendor only ships Canada post. I hate Canada post! Wasn't there talk at one about privatizing Canada Post? Should have happened.
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