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opt2not:

--- Quote from: jennifer on August 20, 2014, 09:19:42 am ---     No, the duty, shipping thing wasn't lost on me, but you do realize even a  Canadian supplier has to get some of there stock supplies from say Thailand and Texas.... And is going to pass the shipping cost down to you anyway right ???.... So now that's that's all cleared up, "Party on Wayne ".

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Sure, but shipping from Asia to Canada is the same as shipping to the USA. So even though you still have to pay for shipping from there, if you go with a States-side vendor you're still getting extra dinged by double international shipping costs.  Domestic shipping is much cheaper, and the overall cost would save you from buying from the States.

Then there is the whole issue of support. What happens when you receive a faulty item and the vendor asks you to ship the item back. Sometimes vendors make you pay for the return shipping, and personally I'd rather send it back to somewhere in Canada (for time, and cost) rather than "internationally" to the States.


--- Quote from: mike boss on August 20, 2014, 03:48:34 pm ---For artwork I'm a big fan of David at PrintShock.
I really cant tell you guys how good his service, product, and fast shipping are.
You guys can email him at support@printshock.com

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Oh dude, thanks! I'll check him out!
mike boss:
Hey opt2not,

Please do contact David.
He printed my Punch-Out stuff and I'm thrilled with it.
He gave me the best quote (better than one from China!) and the art was all custom cut.
I needed to do nothing myself.
I'm thrilled with the service, product, & value.

(He's in Ontario and I got my art 2 days after it shipped. Not only that it only took him about 24/48 hours to get everything ready)
A+++
dkersten:
I can't say exactly what the rules are, and it doesn't apply to Canada of course, but my last two orders from Ultimarc were over $500 each and shipping was something like $15 and made it to Montana from London in 3 days.  Took 2 more days to get an order from GGG, and 3 more days on top of that from arcadeemulator.net.  There were no extra fees or charges, and the product and support is top notch.

At first I bought more things from US providers, but once I realized that Ultimarc was faster to ship to me, the borders became irrelevant to me.  I am not even sure we have a DHL here, but I didn't see the truck pull up so I can't say for sure (receptionist signs for everything).  Looked like a UPS label on the box stuck over the top of the DHL label, but I would have to check to be sure.

On the other hand, these were all small items, and if I were buying a heavy flat package with wood inside, I probably would opt for a more local company.  My loyalty does lie with the best service/price/ship-time combination though, and so far that has been Ultimarc.
mike boss:
Ordering off various US sites in the past I've got burned.
From what I've learned USPS is the way to go.
I've never had any brokerage or customs fees when ordering from the US with USPS.
Now could be because I'm doing more deals via PM, IE  - member to member, not a "company."
I've used Ultrimarc in the past, Andy is awesome, all I've got were my Aim Trak's and iPacs, shipping was reasonable, and I believe the brokerage was another $15 @ my door.

The odd thing is, way back when I used to order sneakers and clothing from China they would come via DHL (if memory serves me correct) and I only once got hit with customs, never any brokerage.

What sticks out to me was years YEARS YEARS ago I ordered a "Girls Gone Wild" DVD....yep, guilty as charged. Anyway that $9.99 DVD had about $12 in fee's when it arrived at my door. I think the shipper was UPS............so UPS is a no go for me ever again (as are GGW DVD's) !
PL1:

--- Quote from: mike boss on August 20, 2014, 03:48:34 pm ---I think local sources for help, parts, etc is a great thing.
It can be hard to track down needed parts here in Canada.
And sometimes when you do shipping can break you.

Locally I have to say Rick is amazing to deal with.

I also like Adam from www.multicade.ca
- typical stuff, but he brings it in from China.
- good prices and good, fast shipping.

For artwork I'm a big fan of David at PrintShock.
I really cant tell you guys how good his service, product, and fast shipping are.
You guys can email him at support@printshock.com

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Basic pages for all three added to the wiki Vendors list.   ;D

  Gameroom Designs Canada

  PrintShock

  Multicade Canada

LMK if there are any corrections for or additions to these pages.


Scott
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