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Hey guys! Haven't traded yet though would like too. A couple questions. Shipping, Canada post? Are there any restrictions etc when send beer across Canada?

zombi69 wrote:Hey guys! Haven't traded yet though would like too. A couple questions. Shipping, Canada post? Are there any restrictions etc when send beer across Canada?

Ya dont tell them it's beer.

zombi69 wrote:Hey guys! Haven't traded yet though would like too. A couple questions. Shipping, Canada post? Are there any restrictions etc when send beer across Canada?

My personal preference is to avoid Canada Post at all cost. I use FedEx. If you sign up for an on-line account with FedEx shipping rates are often cheaper or at least the same price as Canada Post and I find FedEx to be much more reliable.

Shipping is complicated though, so if you get in to it there is a lot to learn. That said, I wouldn't ship now. It is too cold. Wait until the spring and then get more info to get you started.

TheSevenDuffs wrote:

zombi69 wrote:Hey guys! Haven't traded yet though would like too. A couple questions. Shipping, Canada post? Are there any restrictions etc when send beer across Canada?

My personal preference is to avoid Canada Post at all cost. I use FedEx. If you sign up for an on-line account with FedEx shipping rates are often cheaper or at least the same price as Canada Post and I find FedEx to be much more reliable.

Shipping is complicated though, so if you get in to it there is a lot to learn. That said, I wouldn't ship now. It is too cold. Wait until the spring and then get more info to get you started.

How do you mean that the shipping is complicated?

First off, it's illegal.

KW1 wrote:First off, it's illegal.

Thanks for clarifying the obvious! : )

zombi69 wrote:
How do you mean that the shipping is complicated?

I guess it isn't really. There's a lot involved in packing/supplies unless you use bottle shippers, which I highly recommend.

Pack your shit up nice and tight. Put it in the email. Doesn't get much harder than that.

I always use Canada Post and I haven't had any problems, including a few US trades. I haven't actually done a price comparison though.

markaberrant wrote:Pack your shit up nice and tight. Put it in the email. Doesn't get much harder than that.

Didnt know you could send beer through email!!

jprime wrote:

markaberrant wrote:Pack your shit up nice and tight. Put it in the email. Doesn't get much harder than that.

Didnt know you could send beer through email!!

That was a pretty awesome "slip of the tongue."

markaberrant wrote:

jprime wrote:

markaberrant wrote:Pack your shit up nice and tight. Put it in the email. Doesn't get much harder than that.

Didnt know you could send beer through email!!

That was a pretty awesome "slip of the tongue."

it was awesome. I just wish it was true. I'd send you one right now.

Anyone done a trade between Canada and the US? I thought I had read a thread on here, but can't find any info.

Jercraigs said he'd done in his post just above.

El Pinguino wrote:Anyone done a trade between Canada and the US? I thought I had read a thread on here, but can't find any info.

Yeah I have 3 times...its more expensive and customs can be a pain. All 3 times I have shipped through Canada Post and they all made it through however one box I sent to Texas was held almost 3 weeks in US customs before it made out to the person I was sending to. Declare it as collectable glassware, say its a gift and put down the value of the package around $25-30 on the customs form. I would advise you that if your are trading internationaly to go after whales to make it worth the extra effort and money.