I had a somewhat different experience due to having been warned about
this problem. Before ordering I phoned UPS, told them I wanted to clear
it myself and asked what the shipping docs should show. They explained
quite clearly and said the shipper should write the same thing on the
carton as well as in the docs. I don't remember the exact wording,
something like, "Customer will clear own." I phoned the vendor,
ordered the item and told them what to put in the docs and on the carton.
When the item arrived UPS phoned me and asked if I would like them to
clear it through Customs. I said No, went to UPS office at Vancouver
Airport, got the forms, took them to Customs, took what they gave me
back to UPS, got the package, loaded it into my car and went home. A
PITA but no hassles from UPS.
Hope this helps
Jim Smith VE7FO
Larry Kayser wrote:
> Greetings:
>
> I was hurt several times by "the boys in brown" but I found a
> solution. When they call for delivery, inform UPS to deliver the
> package to the CCRC "Long Room" closest to you and the go to the long
> room and clear the package yourself. I have even managed to get the
> US shipper to mark the package for "Deliver to CCRC Long Room in
> xxxxx" and that has worked as well. After a couple of pretty ugly
> sessions with them they have this now well understood and the last
> time they didn't even argue or try to push me into accepting their
> Brokerage fees..
>
> The first time with this is a little brutal, they will threaten to
> ship it back etc. but if you just keep insisting what you want done
> they will eventually do it. When my Centurian amplifier got caught, I
> showed up with a Customs guy in uniform, and a cell phone to call the
> Mounties and they finally got the message that I was not messing
> around with them. The fact I had the papers in my hand all filled out
> for small claims court as well didn't hurt.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Larry
> VA3LK
>
>
>
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