[tolkino]

Guys,

I'm wondering what do the brokerage fees depend on when lets say shipping a product from the States. Is it the price of the product or, weight, size those kind of things? It hurts sometimes when u pay unreasonable amount for nothing

Thanks in advance!

[wayway409]

i ordered an intake from the states and the UPS brokerage fees was $8x..........
ridiculous... i wonder how much a set of wheels with tires charge

[tolkino]

I wouldnt want to be scary but I was reading some old posts where MTL Bimmer stated he paid around $400 for brokerage on his rims. This is just ridiculous..

[KkSc]

it depends on the custom, you never can guess how much it gonna be, that is truely ridiculous!!

[ah gon]

Originally Posted by tolkino

I wouldnt want to be scary but I was reading some old posts where MTL Bimmer stated he paid around $400 for brokerage on his rims. This is just ridiculous..

check this out: http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shi...=brokerage+fee

[tolkino]

Originally Posted by ah gon

check this out: http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shi...=brokerage+fee

Hey,

i checked that link already but i still couldnt understand what does it depend on. I mean the product that I bought was not around $500-$750 range but the brokerage was around $50, or am I reading this table wrong?

[335ifanatic]

I paid around $400 for my 300C rims last summer. I would stay away from using UPS but that been said, I've had 4 packages sent via USPS opened by customs and taxed quite a bit. I remember when most stuff sent via USPS would sneak through without paying much.

[ah gon]

Originally Posted by tolkino

Hey,

i checked that link already but i still couldnt understand what does it depend on. I mean the product that I bought was not around $500-$750 range but the brokerage was around $50, or am I reading this table wrong?

it base on the product value..i mean in cad.for example if your item is $500 usd.exchange rate for example is 1usd to 1.15cad.then the cad. is $575cad range. ans check out this for calculate the duty:http://www.aacb.com/tools/tariffguide.htm
http://pages.ebay.ca/help/sellerguid...importing.html

[ah gon]

Originally Posted by 335ifanatic

I paid around $400 for my 300C rims last summer. I would stay away from using UPS but that been said, I've had 4 packages sent via USPS opened by customs and taxed quite a bit. I remember when most stuff sent via USPS would sneak through without paying much.

using usps i believe is dont need to pay brokage fee.

[veightkiller]

UPS is a rip off thats why i just pick up my stuff at point roberts.

[Yvette]

when I ordered a knob from states.. it was $75 USD....
UPS guy came in.. gave me a bill of $50 including tax and all

can you believe this??????????? i was like WTF...... fuck ups ever again.....
if its wheels that you order.. I will go to pick up by point roberts as well..

[Yvette]

Originally Posted by veightkiller

UPS is a rip off thats why i just pick up my stuff at point roberts.

how is the service there?
all products are kept clean and trustful?
nothing stolen or lost?

[335ifanatic]

Originally Posted by ah gon

using usps i believe is dont need to pay brokage fee.

That's correct but sometimes the issue with that USPS shipments get delayed for a few days or even weeks because of no brokerage service. I'm still waiting for my aerolip which I assume is stuck in customs and it's almost been 2 weeks since it was shipped. I also read that if you use UPS express shipping, they charge the brokerage fee within the price and can be cheaper.

[Gen_E92]

Originally Posted by e90sexion

how is the service there?
all products are kept clean and trustful?
nothing stolen or lost?

never had a problem...picking up some rims in Blaine tmrw

[dkvby]

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

never had a problem...picking up some rims in Blaine tmrw

hope customs tax u up the ass or search u up the ass

[Kit523]

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

never had a problem...picking up some rims in Blaine tmrw

such a baller alz get new rims hahah

[shagkie]

Never ship via UPS, they're crooks. I make it a point to never buy from a place that ships with UPS.

[Vacek]

+1

Unless it is a package under $20 , and exempt, I avoid buying if UPS is the only options for shipping.

Most of the time, I order my stuff to Maine, and drive accross the border and pick it up (1.5 hour drive each way, but generally worth it) I just did this yesterday actually for some parts from Tischer and my super secret Rim PowderCoating custom color.

USPS is the only viable option

[Nikos335i]

As others have posted I try to avoid using UPS whenever it's possible. USPS works great and many do provide help by using USPS when requested. If you you are fortunate enough to leave near a US border I would recommend using this method if shipping UPS is only option or for an expensive purchase.

I have bought many sets of wheels/tires over the years and have shipped them to a UPS location in Plattsburgh NY, I request that the shipment be held for pick-up "HOLD FOR PICK UP" is written on package by sender. Not the most practical solution but is very cost effective!!!

Another solution is finding a company that allows you to clear customs yourself.

BTW FedEx is not much better, with them you just get an invoice 3 weeks, a month or two later !!!