US dry good shipping cost?

[golfbomber]

is it that much cheaper getting it from the states. there are some good online stores in canada, that way you know exactly how much everything will be.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Do you know anyone in the States that could mail it to you? If you buy from an American business, they're obligated to ship it as merchandise, whereas if someone mails it to you personally, they can indicate that it's a "gift" and you won't end up paying any import tax/brokerage/etc. fees.

[Kabong]

For the record I have found a dealer in Canada thats carrying what I want.
I just figured this was a discussion worth having for future reference.