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mchlman · January 25th, 2010, 01:10

I'm looking into ordering some gear from eHobby and I do realize that most of the products are clones and that the shipping is horrendous but what I would like to know is about the Canadian standards for duties. I have read about people getting charged for double what they paid at the post office and how some companies ship their parcels under the title gift and so on. This is my first time ordering airsoft gear online, (I'm not buying restricted items, i did read that thread) I usually try to go local and support the little guy but in this case it would definitely be cheaper. SO, will I get bagged for duty and customs ? Or is eHobby good at what they do?

Blitzed · January 25th, 2010, 01:17

Well.. When i ordered my vest from airsoftgi, my parcel had to be detoured to customs, and it took a day to process it there. When i went to pick up my parcel from the post office, i got smacked with an extra $46.79. but.. That was because airsoftgi sent it with UPS, so i guess the extra paper was because they needed to pay the UPS guy? It was something like that. So if i had known that that would've been the case, i wouldnt have ordered it from over the border. But what can you do?

For overseas, i think the only way it can have a customs cost is if it is checked by customs and the amount of time it takes for the customs agents to process the package? I have not ordered from overseas yet, but me and my mate are making a big group order to EBairsoft.com, so i guess ill see what i get smacked with when that package will get here. Hope that helped a little bit.

MoreToasties · January 25th, 2010, 01:21

Duty has nothing to do with the seller.

Darklen · January 25th, 2010, 01:21

Never been hit with duty from Ehobby in all the years I've dealt with them. GST and CBSA handling ($5) sometimes (very rare, can't remember the last time), but usually I just go to my local post office, sign for the parcel and take it home. Average shipping time is about 2-4 weeks, longer around the holidays. If it's just gear, no reason for customs to do anything but look at it and figure out if they want you to pay GST or not.

Gonzo Sleeper · January 25th, 2010, 01:21

Im waiting on a decent order from them right now, first time ..so far its been good service. Order placed in the afternoon of the 21st. Shipped afternoon of the 22nd. Should be sitting in customs anytime now.

Deadpool · January 25th, 2010, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchlman

I'm looking into ordering some gear from eHobby and I do realize that most of the products are clones and that the shipping is horrendous but what I would like to know is about the Canadian standards for duties. I have read about people getting charged for double what they paid at the post office and how some companies ship their parcels under the title gift and so on. This is my first time ordering airsoft gear online, (I'm not buying restricted items, i did read that thread) I usually try to go local and support the little guy but in this case it would definitely be cheaper. SO, will I get bagged for duty and customs ? Or is eHobby good at what they do?

Ehobbyasia ships via express mail, so the custom fees are hit or miss. Personally, I've never (knock on wood) paid any duty fees. But like I said...It's hit or miss

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitzed

Well.. When i ordered my vest from airsoftgi, my parcel had to be detoured to customs, and it took a day to process it there. When i went to pick up my parcel from the post office, i got smacked with an extra $46.79. but.. That was because airsoftgi sent it with UPS, so i guess the extra paper was because they needed to pay the UPS guy? It was something like that. So if i had known that that would've been the case, i wouldnt have ordered it from over the border. But what can you do?

For overseas, i think the only way it can have a customs cost is if it is checked by customs and the amount of time it takes for the customs agents to process the package? I have not ordered from overseas yet, but me and my mate are making a big group order to EBairsoft.com, so i guess ill see what i get smacked with when that package will get here. Hope that helped a little bit.

You, my friend, got raped by UPS like myself and many others. UPS is famous around here for charging horendous duty fees and they should simply go to hell, but then again, no one beats their online tracking system.

Blitzed · January 25th, 2010, 01:28

Yeah That's what i figured. Im definitely NOT ordering anything else from airsoftgi.
Their tracking system is simply the best, yes. But im upset with the fact my parcel went to Florida before being tossed over to New York, then to Washington and up to Peace River.. I guess my package just wanted to see ALL of the united states. Jesus i was like WTF when i saw it had went to Florida.

Has anyone experienced ordering from EBAIRSOFT.COM? Im kinda getting a bad vibe from even just looking at my shopping cart on their site.. It just seams so sketchy for the low prices AND free shipping..

MadMansGun · January 25th, 2010, 01:56

EbairSoft is hit and miss on QC and shipping is ssslllooowww

Styrak · January 25th, 2010, 01:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitzed

Has anyone experienced ordering from EBAIRSOFT.COM? Im kinda getting a bad vibe from even just looking at my shopping cart on their site.. It just seams so sketchy for the low prices AND free shipping..

Yes they have low prices, but they have horrible HORRIBLE customer service.

Blitzed · January 25th, 2010, 02:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Yes they have low prices, but they have horrible HORRIBLE customer service.

That's what i'v heard.. Although it's the only place i've found with this
http://www.ebairsoft.com/dboy-forend...on-p-1106.html
I need it for my SPR conversion. =( And at that price.. holy smokes..

StrikeFreedom · January 25th, 2010, 09:07

I ordered via Ehobby once with EMS and they shipped with invoice price lowered for all items. I paid no duty/tax.

TechSeller · January 25th, 2010, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitzed

Yeah That's what i figured. Im definitely NOT ordering anything else from airsoftgi.
Their tracking system is simply the best, yes. But im upset with the fact my parcel went to Florida before being tossed over to New York, then to Washington and up to Peace River.. I guess my package just wanted to see ALL of the united states. Jesus i was like WTF when i saw it had went to Florida.

WTF?! That's discouraging. After my Evike fiasco I split what I needed between Airsoft GI and WGC shop. I guess I better have a peek and see what state it is in...

Silverthorn · January 25th, 2010, 13:37

I'v been hit with custom taxes from ehobbyasia twice now but it was always for physically big packages (and values over 400$). ehobbyasia sometimes also reduces the declared value of the goods.

In Quebec, I had to pay 11-12% of the declared value + some small fees for the handling of the taxation process.

Gonzo Sleeper · January 29th, 2010, 18:13

Well my order arrived today.
Everything was there as ordered.
As I stated before it was placed the afternoon of the 21st, shipped on the 22nd, and arrived today the 29th.
Its was a decent order at $467cnd and got hit with a duty fee of $30.
The paper work did show lower prices same as Strikefreedom had said.

theguy · January 29th, 2010, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo Sleeper

Well my order arrived today.
Everything was there as ordered.
As I stated before it was placed the afternoon of the 21st, shipped on the 22nd, and arrived today the 29th.
Its was a decent order at $467cnd and got hit with a duty fee of $30.
The paper work did show lower prices same as Strikefreedom had said.

Did you have it shipped EMS or regular?

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January 25th, 2010, 01:10	#1
mchlman Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary	eHobby Asia I'm looking into ordering some gear from eHobby and I do realize that most of the products are clones and that the shipping is horrendous but what I would like to know is about the Canadian standards for duties. I have read about people getting charged for double what they paid at the post office and how some companies ship their parcels under the title gift and so on. This is my first time ordering airsoft gear online, (I'm not buying restricted items, i did read that thread) I usually try to go local and support the little guy but in this case it would definitely be cheaper. SO, will I get bagged for duty and customs ? Or is eHobby good at what they do?

January 25th, 2010, 01:21	#3
MoreToasties Art affectionado Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North York, Ontario	Duty has nothing to do with the seller. __________________ God is a /b/tard.

January 25th, 2010, 01:21	#4
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Never been hit with duty from Ehobby in all the years I've dealt with them. GST and CBSA handling ($5) sometimes (very rare, can't remember the last time), but usually I just go to my local post office, sign for the parcel and take it home. Average shipping time is about 2-4 weeks, longer around the holidays. If it's just gear, no reason for customs to do anything but look at it and figure out if they want you to pay GST or not. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

January 25th, 2010, 01:17	#2
Blitzed Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Albert, AB	Well.. When i ordered my vest from airsoftgi, my parcel had to be detoured to customs, and it took a day to process it there. When i went to pick up my parcel from the post office, i got smacked with an extra $46.79. but.. That was because airsoftgi sent it with UPS, so i guess the extra paper was because they needed to pay the UPS guy? It was something like that. So if i had known that that would've been the case, i wouldnt have ordered it from over the border. But what can you do? For overseas, i think the only way it can have a customs cost is if it is checked by customs and the amount of time it takes for the customs agents to process the package? I have not ordered from overseas yet, but me and my mate are making a big group order to EBairsoft.com, so i guess ill see what i get smacked with when that package will get here. Hope that helped a little bit.

January 25th, 2010, 01:21	#5
Gonzo Sleeper Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Im waiting on a decent order from them right now, first time ..so far its been good service. Order placed in the afternoon of the 21st. Shipped afternoon of the 22nd. Should be sitting in customs anytime now.

January 25th, 2010, 01:28	#7
Blitzed Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Albert, AB	Yeah That's what i figured. Im definitely NOT ordering anything else from airsoftgi. Their tracking system is simply the best, yes. But im upset with the fact my parcel went to Florida before being tossed over to New York, then to Washington and up to Peace River.. I guess my package just wanted to see ALL of the united states. Jesus i was like WTF when i saw it had went to Florida. Has anyone experienced ordering from EBAIRSOFT.COM? Im kinda getting a bad vibe from even just looking at my shopping cart on their site.. It just seams so sketchy for the low prices AND free shipping..

January 25th, 2010, 01:56	#8
MadMansGun Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island	EbairSoft is hit and miss on QC and shipping is ssslllooowww __________________ I Support Capital Airsoft!

January 25th, 2010, 09:07	#11
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	I ordered via Ehobby once with EMS and they shipped with invoice price lowered for all items. I paid no duty/tax.

January 25th, 2010, 13:37	#13
Silverthorn Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sainte-Julie, Quebec	I'v been hit with custom taxes from ehobbyasia twice now but it was always for physically big packages (and values over 400$). ehobbyasia sometimes also reduces the declared value of the goods. In Quebec, I had to pay 11-12% of the declared value + some small fees for the handling of the taxation process. __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists)

January 29th, 2010, 18:13	#14
Gonzo Sleeper Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Well my order arrived today. Everything was there as ordered. As I stated before it was placed the afternoon of the 21st, shipped on the 22nd, and arrived today the 29th. Its was a decent order at $467cnd and got hit with a duty fee of $30. The paper work did show lower prices same as Strikefreedom had said.

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