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  Shipping Costs in Canada are nuts!
 
Hi, I find that the shipping costs in Canada are ridiculous. Mailing letters is ok, but once you get beyond that size/thickness, the price jumps by a lot! It makes no sense that a light "small packet" to the US costs more than the same item to an (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shipping)
 
  Re: Shipping Costs in Canada are nuts!
 
(...) Try shipping that same light package (under 250g) from Canada... to a different destination within Canada and you will find it costs more than sending it to either the US or internationally. Someone explain that to me!!! - Jeff (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shipping)
 
  Re: Shipping Costs in Canada are nuts!
 
(...) Um, the US (from Canada) *is* an international destination! (until we complete the formal annexation, that is). ++Lar (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shipping)
 
  Re: Shipping Costs in Canada are nuts!
 
(...) You are right of course... but not in Canada Post's eyes. They have three categories of destination: Canada, US and International. This is where Bryan's statement was coming from (I assume). He is unfortunately correct. Look at the following: (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.market.shipping)

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