I bought a WG, not Betson... But as far as the shipping went, here's a short story:
I ran the monitor through customs (I'm in Canada), and paid taxes etc at the Customs office. That was an extra $75. Then I went to the shipping company, handed in the Customs paperwork. At this point the guy asks me how heavy the item is. I mention it's 80-100lbs. He asks if I want the item to be tailgated.
I said "Sure, if that's necessary...." He tells me at that point that it'll cost extra. So I say "Uhhm, isn't the tailgating to ensure that YOUR delivery guy won't break his back? If it costs extra, then forget it, I'll help him get it off the truck myself." ... He then tells me that he'll "see what he can do". Sure enough, the truck arrives with a tailgate, no charge.
Be careful with these delivery services. They'll try to nickel and dime you for your shipments, it seems.
- FA