In a message dated 3/12/01 9:57:21 PM Pacific Standard Time,
coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I didn't know that FedEx charges a "brokerage fee" for schlepping stuff
> through customs, but UPS definitely does. I once got nailed by UPS
> for CDN $35 "brokerage fee" on a parcel from the States that was only
> valued at CDN $110. When I complained, UPS said they'd sell my
> camera to recover their fee! Lesson learned... NEVER ship ANYTHING
> out of the country via UPS!!!
>
Wow. I guess the lesson is to do your homework first.
Rich
P.S. My 300/4.5 came from Canada with no fees, no customs.
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