Whether you buy from this website (http://adsz.tripod.com) or via Ebay (seller ID n2h1k7), you may want to have an idea on the shipping cost for your selected item. Do a test run using the Canada Post website. Here is what you should enter for the test:
Note: All images show on this page are indicative only of Canada Post's probable website display, do not copy any data shown here and into Canada Post forms on this page if you want a valid result for the real parcel.
Regular parcel service - example within Canada Originator's postal code: N2H1K7
Your postal code / destination postal code (not n2h1k7): ... ...
Package weight, mark unit, add a little to be safe.
Dimensions, mark unit, add a little to be safe. Box dimensions may not be known until after the sale. A suitable box may have to be purchased first at Canada Post or at UHAUL store. The box dimension is what defines the cost.
Note: Volume is usually not a required input. Centimeters relate to liters and kilos in a decimal fashion. Example: 30x30x42cm result 37.8 liters, after you divide the result by 1000.)
Options, subject to seller's agreement, else ignore options: Check mark C.O.D. Also check mark Unpackaged, if the offer does not state packaged. C.O.D. means you pay the postal office the postage when they deliver the parcel. Usually the parcel's contents and shipping/handling must be prepaid before shipment process begins.
Insurance Make sure you insure the correct amount, including shipping cost, it is all your risk. (2009, within Canada: Cost $1 for $100 value, check with C.P.)
If you live outside Canada, select the correct country, state, (closest) town before inputting other data.
After you submit the entries, CP will inform you about the cost for this example. Make sure there is no zero value in the results table for any service demanded above. Only then are you sure that every factor has been included in the calculation.
Shown here is a response page by Canada Post for the example. It may show outdated values.
To input the real values, dimensions, weight, speed, etc.
Use the browser's back button to go back and change dimensions, weight and insurance value (coverage).
Enter the real figures. Submit again and print the result, or screen copy.
COD delivery is usually not available from seller.
Cost examples for budgeting
These example have been borrowed from GPS-Central Canadian website. Also the following edited paragraphs, which again are a good guideline for shipments.
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We will not ship any order over $100.00 by Small Package International or Xpresspost USA, as we cannot track packages. We will only ship orders exceeding $100.00 to other countries if we can track the package. Also, we reserve the right to charge more for shipping, if the package is oversized or the location is remote.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
• GPS Central reserves the right to refuse credit card sales and shipments to certain countries. Orders are not normally accepted from countries which do no appear in the country list of our shopping cart.
• At present, we routinely do not accept credit cards for international orders due to address verification requirements.
• Payment may be made by wire transfer to our bank. Once the product and shipping total on your order has been calculated, this total will be faxed or e-mailed to you so you can arrange the transfer of funds into our account. There is an additional fee of $15 CDN for non-RBC wire transfers (this fee is charge to us by the bank). You will be notified of our bank account number and routing number at the time your order is confirmed.
• The actual charged rate may depend on the size, weight and value of your order.
• By selecting an international shipping method you acknowledge that you will accept charges for any customs, duties and taxes payable outside Canada. We suggest that you check with your local customs office for rates prior to ordering from us. If any international customs, duties or taxes are charged to us, they will automatically be charged back to your credit card.
SHIPPING - Secure, Reliable & Fast Service
These are the options you will see in the Checkout. Shipping is a service, so you'll be charged 5% GST or 13% HST in addition to these charges for Canadian orders. (There is no PST in Alberta.) US customers, please visit our USA online store.
Shipping Method
Canada AIR 1-3 business day – $25.00
Canada GROUND 2-8 business day – $15.00
USA AIR 2-3 Day – $24.60
USA GROUND 2-6 Day - $15.50
USA NEXT BUSINESS DAY - $36.90
USA SATURDAY Service - $55.35
FedEx International – $75.00*
International Airmail – $30.00 (small package orders under $100)
Take above as a guide line to estimate shipping charges for small items over 1 kg, >2.2 lbs.
Anything below this line is added by the webpage host.
