Shipping Holsters

Ghillie973 · March 13th, 2008, 16:23

I contacted a seller on E-bay about buying a BH Serpa drop-leg holster and he wrote back that due to US export laws, he can't ship it to me. I know this is true for some NVG and weapons but I didn't think holsters were banned.

Anyone able to shead some light on this?

Styrak · March 13th, 2008, 16:36

Bullshit. I got mine from the US. He probably just doesn't want to make the effort to ship it to Canada or something.

Ghillie973 · March 13th, 2008, 16:41

Thought so. Fucking Douche

de-mix · March 13th, 2008, 16:42

He probably just doesn't want to make the effort to ship it to Canada or something.

Agreed!
Found this to be a very common situation from USA surplus/militaria shops.
If they don't want to deal with it , "Can't export that item"

Had this happen with USA SWD goggles.

Jimski · March 13th, 2008, 17:28

some tac vests with holsters attached got stopped before, though.

SINN · March 13th, 2008, 17:55

Better chance from a private seller, but it's BHI that doesn't do the exporting now. It's their policy from what I understand

Kokanee · March 13th, 2008, 18:02

What serpa holster specifically are you looking for?

frankiet · March 13th, 2008, 18:50

Just received my 226 Serpa last week. Got it straight from Blackhawk. No issue, nothing extra paid except taxes.

Ghillie973 · March 13th, 2008, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokanee

What serpa holster specifically are you looking for?

Level 2 Tactical for a 1911

http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=43050&C=C2094

NovaKaynE · March 14th, 2008, 01:26

Yeah...some dumbass told me he can't ship MOLLE utility pouches internationally because it's against eBay policy. If this were true...where did all my pouches come from?

Inade · March 14th, 2008, 01:52

I just buy from canadian based sellers on eBay. Saves you the worry and hassle of trying to get the seller to ship it to canada. The vairety is second to none, but when it comes to holsters, i only buy from canadian sellers. (I have had a leg holster delayed by a week by customs and my second one had a broken buckle. Apparently it was the customs guy that broke it.)

Styrak · March 14th, 2008, 05:45

Huang sells drop-leg platform SERPA clones.

Ibby · March 14th, 2008, 10:27

Simple solution, if you live close enough to the border. Get a post office box on the US side. You might be able to get one in an actual postal outlet, or you can easily get one at a place like Mail Boxes Etc. I've got one in NY state, and another in Washington state, and they have been a godsend when trying to get parts for my Jeep, airoft guns, various electronic stuff, etc. Just make sure you claim all your items when you cross the border and you're set. At the same time you can also become your own broker to get bigger items through customs. I did this when I orderd a new engine for my Jeep out of the US last year, and it saved me a ton of cash. It's well worth the time it takes to fill out the paperwork.
Another route to go is to use a company that will bring stuff across for you. In Seattle there's a company called Sea Wings that you can have your items shipped to, and for a small fee they'll bring them over on the ferry to Victoria for you to pick up. It's a pretty kickass service, and they'll handle large items as well.

Donster · March 14th, 2008, 10:54

Same thing happened to me when i tried to by a LAM unit. Seller was in Hawaii, and i obviously said i would pay for the shipping, but he still didn't want to go to the trouble.

Ghillie973 · March 14th, 2008, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Huang sells drop-leg platform SERPA clones.

Yea but I want the real deal.

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March 13th, 2008, 16:23	#1
Ghillie973 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Petawawa	Shipping Holsters I contacted a seller on E-bay about buying a BH Serpa drop-leg holster and he wrote back that due to US export laws, he can't ship it to me. I know this is true for some NVG and weapons but I didn't think holsters were banned. Anyone able to shead some light on this? __________________ Age Rep for Petawawa Area

March 13th, 2008, 16:36	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Bullshit. I got mine from the US. He probably just doesn't want to make the effort to ship it to Canada or something. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 13th, 2008, 16:41	#3
Ghillie973 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Petawawa	Thought so. Fucking Douche __________________ Age Rep for Petawawa Area

March 13th, 2008, 16:42	#4
de-mix Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milton Ont.	He probably just doesn't want to make the effort to ship it to Canada or something. Agreed! Found this to be a very common situation from USA surplus/militaria shops. If they don't want to deal with it , "Can't export that item" Had this happen with USA SWD goggles. __________________

March 13th, 2008, 17:28	#5
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	some tac vests with holsters attached got stopped before, though. __________________

March 13th, 2008, 17:55	#6
SINN Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto	Better chance from a private seller, but it's BHI that doesn't do the exporting now. It's their policy from what I understand __________________ MODT - Magnus Operator Development Team - tu fui ego eris

March 13th, 2008, 18:02	#7
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	What serpa holster specifically are you looking for?

March 13th, 2008, 18:50	#8
frankiet Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto	Just received my 226 Serpa last week. Got it straight from Blackhawk. No issue, nothing extra paid except taxes. __________________ Men Against Spaghetti Squash

March 14th, 2008, 01:26	#10
NovaKaynE Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durham Region	Yeah...some dumbass told me he can't ship MOLLE utility pouches internationally because it's against eBay policy. If this were true...where did all my pouches come from? __________________ *The Distance Between Courage & Stupidity Is Exactly Nine Millimeters*

March 14th, 2008, 01:52	#11
Inade Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	I just buy from canadian based sellers on eBay. Saves you the worry and hassle of trying to get the seller to ship it to canada. The vairety is second to none, but when it comes to holsters, i only buy from canadian sellers. (I have had a leg holster delayed by a week by customs and my second one had a broken buckle. Apparently it was the customs guy that broke it.)

March 14th, 2008, 05:45	#12
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Huang sells drop-leg platform SERPA clones. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 14th, 2008, 10:27	#13
Ibby Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Victoria/Kingston	Simple solution, if you live close enough to the border. Get a post office box on the US side. You might be able to get one in an actual postal outlet, or you can easily get one at a place like Mail Boxes Etc. I've got one in NY state, and another in Washington state, and they have been a godsend when trying to get parts for my Jeep, airoft guns, various electronic stuff, etc. Just make sure you claim all your items when you cross the border and you're set. At the same time you can also become your own broker to get bigger items through customs. I did this when I orderd a new engine for my Jeep out of the US last year, and it saved me a ton of cash. It's well worth the time it takes to fill out the paperwork. Another route to go is to use a company that will bring stuff across for you. In Seattle there's a company called Sea Wings that you can have your items shipped to, and for a small fee they'll bring them over on the ferry to Victoria for you to pick up. It's a pretty kickass service, and they'll handle large items as well. __________________ "Anyone with a name like Amanishourbariki should give a few letters to the poor Ng family." - Snarfangel, Fark.com

March 14th, 2008, 10:54	#14
Donster Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA	Same thing happened to me when i tried to by a LAM unit. Seller was in Hawaii, and i obviously said i would pay for the shipping, but he still didn't want to go to the trouble.

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