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wcmill · 01-10-2023, 12:42 PM

Are there any active Canadians or international members on this forum that actively order items or parts from one of the many reputable American suppliers?
I don’t have issues paying currency differences, that’s life. My issue is all the additional charges…..duty, global shipping additions, unrealistic add ons to shipping etc.
For example, I attempted to order a Nu-Rex timing wrench from one of the popular suppliers. The wrench itself was 12 bucks US. On my door step 55 Canadian 😳. Just for clarity, Canadian dollar equivalent to 12 US dollars is about 16…that’s a conservative percentage. The rest is all the ridiculous add ons.
Is anyone aware of a company that has either an international or Canadian shipping program? This usually includes a standard overall fee that is much cheaper then what I’ve seen.
We used to have a fantastic outfit here in Alberta, but unfortunately he’s no longer in business.

Thanks in advance!

wuga · 01-10-2023, 01:38 PM

I use a company called KINEK. They have pickup points all along the Canadian border. They receive your shipment in the US from US companies and hold the parcel for you to pick up at your convenience. They currently charge US$6 per package. I drive to a KINEK in New York state about 4 times a year and I think I save $3-5000 annually. I don't know where you are in Alberta, I my daughter drives from Edmonton to Sweet Grass to get her stuff. Naturally, you pay GST when you cross the border.
Warren

wuga · 01-10-2023, 01:58 PM

As well, I have used a company called Cross Border Pickups during Covid when I could not cross the border. There appears to be other companies doing the same service. You just give your supplier an address given you by the service and they will get your parcels to a drop off point near you. They are very reasonable as well.
Warren

Synchro909 · 01-10-2023, 04:57 PM

It used to be that we in Australia would have to pay a 10% GST on an order of over $A1,000. That included freight etc. Then someone in the Government thought what a good idea it would be to charge GST on every order. Now, if the vendor sells more than a fairy small minimum into Australia, they have to collect the tax and forward it to our Government, making them tax collectors for our Govt. If they failed to put in their monthly returns, they were in trouble with the US IRS. WHAT BS!
I don't think that genius in our Government even considered that many US suppliers would simply refuse to send an order to Australia. Consequently, we do not buy from those ones. I have found a good supplier who is small enough that they don't breach the threshold, hence they do not charge the tax but in most cases, it is levied when the parcel arrives here.
Many times, I have been searching for an item online but when I order, I am told that they don't deliver here - and that was before USPS stopped delivering here. (They have recently recommenced delivery, I am told but most of us have worked around them for so long that we don't need hem any more.)
For larger orders, particularly with heavy items, I have two companies that bring stuff over by the container load. They have depots in LA and Indianapolis. Handy but I have to wait several weeks. In one case, it was 18 months - slower than in the days of sailing ships.

Gary WA · 01-10-2023, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcmill

Are there any active Canadians or international members on this forum that actively order items or parts from one of the many reputable American suppliers?
I don’t have issues paying currency differences, that’s life. My issue is all the additional charges…..duty, global shipping additions, unrealistic add ons to shipping etc.
For example, I attempted to order a Nu-Rex timing wrench from one of the popular suppliers. The wrench itself was 12 bucks US. On my door step 55 Canadian 😳. Just for clarity, Canadian dollar equivalent to 12 US dollars is about 16…that’s a conservative percentage. The rest is all the ridiculous add ons.
Is anyone aware of a company that has either an international or Canadian shipping program? This usually includes a standard overall fee that is much cheaper then what I’ve seen.
We used to have a fantastic outfit here in Alberta, but unfortunately he’s no longer in business.

Thanks in advance!

Can someone in the U>S> order and mail to you with no xtra charges?

30Murray · 01-10-2023, 10:10 PM

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You might want to contact The Old Car Center in Langley B C. They usually have a good stock of Model A parts, but lately have had supply issues, much like other vendors. My alternative is to get parts sent to a mailbox just across the border. I have very rarely had to pay any taxes when bringing them back myself.

katy · 01-11-2023, 11:15 AM

wcmill, where are you located? There is no tax on antique car parts coming into Canada, just GST (sales tax). I've bought parts from Brattons, Snyders, Mikes, no extra charges. Giving your location would help answering your question.
Besides The Old Car centre, there's http://twisscarparts.ca/site/ in the Toronto area.

wcmill · 01-11-2023, 01:20 PM

Thanks for all the replies and info……good stuff.
I’m located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I have a brother in law that lives in Arkansas, might be a work around there perhaps.
By the looks of things nothing is going to happen fast.
I’m anxious to do my first start, but need a few things.
Dist cap, in tank fuel filter, ammeter gauge,etc.

4bangerbob · 01-11-2023, 06:43 PM

I regularly get items shipped to At The Border Storage in Sweetgrass. Once I have several items I will drive down and pick up the parts and bring them across the border. I end up paying the 5% GST on the canadian dollar value of the goods.

There is also a company called DYK post based in Calgary that weekly? goes to Sweetgrass and import goods for you and brings back to Calgary/Edmonton. I have never used DYK Post so I cannot comment on their service.

Cory Moffat · 01-12-2023, 12:35 AM

The Old Car Center in Langley has a brokerage and can get you all that stuff into Canada. Worked for me. Too bad George is gone

katy · 01-12-2023, 12:28 PM

There's a Model A club in Calgary.

McMimmcs · 01-12-2023, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory Moffat

The Old Car Center in Langley has a brokerage and can get you all that stuff into Canada. Worked for me. Too bad George is gone

A brokerage may get n your goods into Canada but you will pay brokerage fees, duty and HST. Wayne

01-10-2023, 12:42 PM	#1
wcmill Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 55	Canadian or international parts ordering Are there any active Canadians or international members on this forum that actively order items or parts from one of the many reputable American suppliers? I don’t have issues paying currency differences, that’s life. My issue is all the additional charges…..duty, global shipping additions, unrealistic add ons to shipping etc. For example, I attempted to order a Nu-Rex timing wrench from one of the popular suppliers. The wrench itself was 12 bucks US. On my door step 55 Canadian 😳. Just for clarity, Canadian dollar equivalent to 12 US dollars is about 16…that’s a conservative percentage. The rest is all the ridiculous add ons. Is anyone aware of a company that has either an international or Canadian shipping program? This usually includes a standard overall fee that is much cheaper then what I’ve seen. We used to have a fantastic outfit here in Alberta, but unfortunately he’s no longer in business. Thanks in advance!

01-10-2023, 01:38 PM	#2
wuga Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 61	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering I use a company called KINEK. They have pickup points all along the Canadian border. They receive your shipment in the US from US companies and hold the parcel for you to pick up at your convenience. They currently charge US$6 per package. I drive to a KINEK in New York state about 4 times a year and I think I save $3-5000 annually. I don't know where you are in Alberta, I my daughter drives from Edmonton to Sweet Grass to get her stuff. Naturally, you pay GST when you cross the border. Warren

01-10-2023, 01:58 PM	#3
wuga Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 61	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering As well, I have used a company called Cross Border Pickups during Covid when I could not cross the border. There appears to be other companies doing the same service. You just give your supplier an address given you by the service and they will get your parcels to a drop off point near you. They are very reasonable as well. Warren

01-10-2023, 04:57 PM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,497	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering It used to be that we in Australia would have to pay a 10% GST on an order of over $A1,000. That included freight etc. Then someone in the Government thought what a good idea it would be to charge GST on every order. Now, if the vendor sells more than a fairy small minimum into Australia, they have to collect the tax and forward it to our Government, making them tax collectors for our Govt. If they failed to put in their monthly returns, they were in trouble with the US IRS. WHAT BS! I don't think that genius in our Government even considered that many US suppliers would simply refuse to send an order to Australia. Consequently, we do not buy from those ones. I have found a good supplier who is small enough that they don't breach the threshold, hence they do not charge the tax but in most cases, it is levied when the parcel arrives here. Many times, I have been searching for an item online but when I order, I am told that they don't deliver here - and that was before USPS stopped delivering here. (They have recently recommenced delivery, I am told but most of us have worked around them for so long that we don't need hem any more.) For larger orders, particularly with heavy items, I have two companies that bring stuff over by the container load. They have depots in LA and Indianapolis. Handy but I have to wait several weeks. In one case, it was 18 months - slower than in the days of sailing ships. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

01-10-2023, 10:10 PM	#6
30Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 111	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You might want to contact The Old Car Center in Langley B C. They usually have a good stock of Model A parts, but lately have had supply issues, much like other vendors. My alternative is to get parts sent to a mailbox just across the border. I have very rarely had to pay any taxes when bringing them back myself.

01-11-2023, 11:15 AM	#7
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering wcmill, where are you located? There is no tax on antique car parts coming into Canada, just GST (sales tax). I've bought parts from Brattons, Snyders, Mikes, no extra charges. Giving your location would help answering your question. Besides The Old Car centre, there's http://twisscarparts.ca/site/ in the Toronto area. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

01-11-2023, 01:20 PM	#8
wcmill Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 55	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering Thanks for all the replies and info……good stuff. I’m located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have a brother in law that lives in Arkansas, might be a work around there perhaps. By the looks of things nothing is going to happen fast. I’m anxious to do my first start, but need a few things. Dist cap, in tank fuel filter, ammeter gauge,etc.

01-11-2023, 06:43 PM	#9
4bangerbob Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 36	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering I regularly get items shipped to At The Border Storage in Sweetgrass. Once I have several items I will drive down and pick up the parts and bring them across the border. I end up paying the 5% GST on the canadian dollar value of the goods. There is also a company called DYK post based in Calgary that weekly? goes to Sweetgrass and import goods for you and brings back to Calgary/Edmonton. I have never used DYK Post so I cannot comment on their service.

01-12-2023, 12:35 AM	#10
Cory Moffat Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chief lake BC Canada Posts: 60	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering The Old Car Center in Langley has a brokerage and can get you all that stuff into Canada. Worked for me. Too bad George is gone

01-12-2023, 12:28 PM	#11
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Canadian or international parts ordering There's a Model A club in Calgary. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!