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Old 12-04-2012, 09:11 AM   #2704
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes View Post
Shipping with FedEx/UPS/DHL =

Unless you pay the premium for the shipping fees that include brokerage, taxes, and duties, it is never worth shipping via FedEx, UPS and DHL. I always call the store whether they can ship via USPS and if so, it's hit and miss when they will charge you. If they do, $5.00 flat rate brokerage and your applicable taxes/duties. None of this $25 brokerage fee nonsense.

Fuck FedEx/UPS/DHL.
Yea FedEx and DHL are horrible. UPS used to allow you to clear customs yourself, but not sure if that option is available anymore. But at least it was an option whereas the other guys you're screwed.
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