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Article #63430Re: Is UPS the worst co.?
From: Go Simon Sunatori
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 00:00
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 00:00
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Timothy D. Kuehn (timk@tdkcs.waterloo.on.ca) writes:
>
> Lesson: Don't use UPS for cross-border stuff. Period.
Last year, I ordered a "free demo" VHS cassette from MIT. It was
somehow valued by UPS at 64,00 CAD, and here is the exact breakdown of
the extra charges for the "free" item.
Customs GST ............... 4,48 CAD
Brokerage GST ............. 1,16 CAD
COD GST Tax ............... 0,14 CAD
Entry Prep Fee ............ 13,50 CAD
Disbursement Fee .......... 3,00 CAD
Brokerage PST ............. 0,71 CAD
CA COD Surcharge .......... 2,00 CAD
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Total Charges ............. 24,99 CAD
Of course I refused the delivery, and was subsequently reminded by UPS
several times on the phone and letters...
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