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Duty should not be a problem on LEGO. I've bought from USA and Europe (France). When they come through Borderfree, they act as the broker and classify them properly -- duty free. The only charge is GST/PST as in Canada. If you purchase from someone (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hey I haven't actually looked into this as of the time I'm replying but this sounds really cool! I now have another question, however..... What is the deal with paying "duty" on items and how is it determined? I can't seem to find out much info on (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Well, you didn't have to wait long... Sears is having a 20% off all Lego from Wednesday, Jan 3rd to Sunday, Jan 14th. Have fun and don't forget to give me half your purchases for the info ;-D Kev Z MonLUG #3 (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hello, I got tired of trying to find Canadian online Lego sellers that were competitive...I've been purchasing "sale" merchandise from eToys, Walmart, etc. through a service in Canada called Borderfree (www.borderfree.com). They act as a broker for (...) (24 years ago, 30-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Try... Toad Hall Toys, a toyshop located in Winnipeg. (URL) the East Coast Model Center, on PEI. (URL) the two I know of straightaway. Neither actually deal in Lego, I mostly know of them through my digging for Rokenbok. You did, afterall, ask (...) (24 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Try these Tim: (URL) are web extensions of regular brick & mortar shops. Most aren't megachains like TRU either. There was a new etailer that opened out of BC, but as I recall they still did everything in US dollars, so the prices were nutso (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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What sorts of online Toy Stores are there that are Canadian if any? I mean ones that del in Canadian Dollars and are based in Canada and ship from Canada. Actually I'm not really interested just in their LEGO department but also any other toys. (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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If anyone happens to notice when Sears has a sale on LEGO please post to .loc.ca so I can use a gift certificate I got for Christmas. (I realize their retail prices are higher than average but when on sale I can do pretty good with the gift (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Umm...Dunno. :) I'm thinking of doing a sweep tonight through all the Edmonton Walmarts to see if any of them have any 1200 piece tubs left... I can swing by a TRU and see about the X-Wing for you. James (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) You mean the $32 X-Wing is back? I still need one of those! When does that sale end? (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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