Arg!

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 27th January 09, 04:15 PM

Well I bought a kilt, a mini kilt and stuff back in December. It finally shipped out Friday but instead of going FedEx like I paid for, it went DHL I'm pretty mad. I've been tracking it and it cleared customs but instead of going to WY it went to KY.

It's been sitting there since 2 PM their time yesterday.

I thought DHL was going out of business? Anyway, I've lived in Afton, Wyoming for 4 years and have never seen a DHL truck.

I'm so upset I could cry, we've got a wedding to go to tomorrow.

**Nighthawk** · 27th January 09, 04:45 PM

Oh, I don't wanna hear this... I just ordered a kilt a couple days ago...

**arrogcow** · 27th January 09, 05:02 PM

On the bright note going DHL you may avoid the import duty and surcharge. With Fed Ex no way.

Adam

**chasem** · 27th January 09, 05:22 PM

Oh, was that package not supposed to come to my house?

**The Barry** · 27th January 09, 05:48 PM

I don't want to hear this either... I just ordered a new sporran, belt, cravat, hat, etc from Scotweb..

And I hate DHL.

Lame.

**ccga3359** · 27th January 09, 07:02 PM

I once had something go out DHL and show up at my door Either Purolater or Canada Post (I forget). But hey if there is no brokerage fees you're ahead of the game Fed-Ex being it's own customs broker can charge you astronomically. I always request that something shipped internationally to use their nations postal service.

**staticsan** · 27th January 09, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

I once had something go out DHL and show up at my door Either Purolater or Canada Post (I forget). But hey if there is no brokerage fees you're ahead of the game Fed-Ex being it's own customs broker can charge you astronomically. I always request that something shipped internationally to use their nations postal service.

Me too. International postage has become very competitive over international couriers. They've had to.

I think DHL might be their own customs broker, too. I had a delivery from the UK to AU with DHL and the shipping and customs charges were well over twice what was paid for the actual item!

Wade.

**Adam Pound** · 29th January 09, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

I once had something go out DHL and show up at my door Either Purolater or Canada Post (I forget). But hey if there is no brokerage fees you're ahead of the game Fed-Ex being it's own customs broker can charge you astronomically. I always request that something shipped internationally to use their nations postal service.

Actually I got my SWK sent by USPS and I had to pay 21$ duty to the postie.
As for DHL going under, well I must see their trucks 50 times a day in the business park I'm in. And they have charged my fees as well, even on inter Provincial deliveries.
Adam

**ccga3359** · 31st January 09, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Adam Pound

Actually I got my SWK sent by USPS and I had to pay 21$ duty to the postie.
As for DHL going under, well I must see their trucks 50 times a day in the business park I'm in. And they have charged my fees as well, even on inter Provincial deliveries.
Adam

It's true you would still be liable for duty (please not that it's probably less than GST & PST). It may also pass through without duty depending on the item description and Jerry might've devalued the item somewhat

). With FEDEX if they do collect duty then there is a brokerage charge on top of that so your $21 through USPS would end up being $71. All the couriers are customs brokers also and charge an expedient fee for that. Canada Post is what $5 service charge. Always request USPS from the States, it may take a couple of days longer. Definately go Royal Mail from UK of GB, I always get my stuff in a week (faster than from across south of the border).