Originally posted by Mr. T:
Thanks for that information but has anyone out there ever brought one into Canada? Got a call from Wizard last week and was told I need a Broker! I can see that if I was buying but I am only renting at this point!
We're in southern Ontario...
Whether you're renting or buying, you're importing an expensive product. You don't need a broker as long as you can do the necessary paperwork yourself; I know some people who do their own paperwork ... we do not.
The large shipping companies (UPS, FedEx etc) each have their own brokerage facilities at each major border crossing. This means you
shouldn't need your own broker, but you
may want to have your own.
We've gone both ways at the border with products and have always used our own broker. Sometimes, it's been a breeze, other times ...
Oh, and by the way, Canadian customs are not always the "friendliest" when you act as your own broker; let's leave it at that.
I STRONGLY recommend that between you, your broker and wizard, you have all the paperwork "in order". Extra expense aside, you shouldn't have any problems.
Best of luck, and enjoy your machine when it arrives!
p.s. We've recently been using FedEx brokerage (not for shipping, only as a broker). My wife (the boss
) has been extremely happy with their service.
p.p.s. Going back to your original question regarding shipping...
We ordered our Valiani. The price we agreed upon was the price we paid. We got a call when the machine arrived. The dealer came, delivered, installed and set up the machine for us (n/c). The delivery guys were less than thrilled, as the machine went into my basement studio - it had to be completely disassembled to fit, and then reassembled; but they did it.