Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
to be justified.
Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use to be justified.
> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
By shipping to one of Kinek's US border KinekPoints, Canadian customers can order from US companies and benefit from the greater selection of products and much lower prices. When your package arrives at one of our border locations, you will receive an email notification and an optional instant text message (SMS) letting you know it is ready to be picked up. You can then drive down at a time convenient for you, pick it up, and bring it back across the border yourself. This lets you save hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars on your cross border shopping.
There are many options (Blaine, Point Roberts) where you don't have to "maintain" a box, it's just pay per use.
For many years I used Blaine Enterprises, you'd get item shipped to their address with your name, when it arrived, they'd call you or email you. You go down, pick it up, pay a small fee ($5 or $10 IIRC) and go on your way.
I think the folks in Point Roberts do it the same way, my wife uses them for exercise gear.
Personally I just get stuff shipped to me in Canada these days because the shipping is generally still far cheaper than my billable hourly rate.
> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the us
> (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered getting a
> PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use to be
> justified.
> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
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Creating Solutions for the small and medium business computer user.
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Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use to be justified.
Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
> to be justified.
> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
Having done this for years I should warn you to be aware of issues with
credit cards and not being able to deliver to any address but the one on
the card. Eventually I did setup an account in Blaine that came with a VISA
debit card and forwarded my mail to a Blaine address. Worked well.
2nd option maybe see about using Paypal to make payments. Though I hate
them as it gives you a lot LESS protection from fraud then your cc. Despite
what they try to imply in there guarantee.
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM, Harondel J. Sibble <h...@pdscc.com> wrote:
> By shipping to one of Kinek's US border KinekPoints, Canadian
> customers can
> order from US companies and benefit from the greater selection of
> products
> and much lower prices. When your package arrives at one of our border
> locations, you will receive an email notification and an optional
> instant
> text message (SMS) letting you know it is ready to be picked up. You
> can then
> drive down at a time convenient for you, pick it up, and bring it back
> across
> the border yourself. This lets you save hundreds, and sometimes
> thousands of
> dollars on your cross border shopping.
> There are many options (Blaine, Point Roberts) where you don't have to
> "maintain" a box, it's just pay per use.
> For many years I used Blaine Enterprises, you'd get item shipped to their
> address with your name, when it arrived, they'd call you or email you. You
> go
> down, pick it up, pay a small fee ($5 or $10 IIRC) and go on your way.
> I think the folks in Point Roberts do it the same way, my wife uses them
> for
> exercise gear.
> Personally I just get stuff shipped to me in Canada these days because the
> shipping is generally still far cheaper than my billable hourly rate.
> On 19 Nov 2012 at 12:26, Andrew Milne wrote:
> > Just came across this, they sell Maker Slide too!
> > Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
> > There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from
> the us
> > (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
> getting a
> > PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use to be
> > justified.
> > Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
> > Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
> --
> Harondel J. Sibble
> Sibble Computer Consulting
> Creating Solutions for the small and medium business computer user.
> h...@pdscc.com (use pgp keyid 0x3AD5C11D) http://www.pdscc.com > Blog: http://www.pdscc.com/blog > (604) 739-3709 (voice)
> By shipping to one of Kinek's US border KinekPoints, Canadian
> customers can
> order from US companies and benefit from the greater selection of
> products
> and much lower prices. When your package arrives at one of our border
> locations, you will receive an email notification and an optional
> instant
> text message (SMS) letting you know it is ready to be picked up. You
> can then
> drive down at a time convenient for you, pick it up, and bring it back
> across
> the border yourself. This lets you save hundreds, and sometimes
> thousands of
> dollars on your cross border shopping.
> There are many options (Blaine, Point Roberts) where you don't have to
> "maintain" a box, it's just pay per use.
> For many years I used Blaine Enterprises, you'd get item shipped to their
> address with your name, when it arrived, they'd call you or email you. You
> go
> down, pick it up, pay a small fee ($5 or $10 IIRC) and go on your way.
> I think the folks in Point Roberts do it the same way, my wife uses them
> for
> exercise gear.
> Personally I just get stuff shipped to me in Canada these days because the
> shipping is generally still far cheaper than my billable hourly rate.
> On 19 Nov 2012 at 12:26, Andrew Milne wrote:
> > Just came across this, they sell Maker Slide too!
> > Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
> > There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from
> the us
> > (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
> getting a
> > PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use to be
> > justified.
> > Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
> > Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
> --
> Harondel J. Sibble
> Sibble Computer Consulting
> Creating Solutions for the small and medium business computer user.
> h...@pdscc.com (use pgp keyid 0x3AD5C11D) http://www.pdscc.com > Blog: http://www.pdscc.com/blog > (604) 739-3709 (voice)
I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>> to be justified.
>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
I have used
http://prshell.com/PriceList.htm I use the tracking number to know when it arrives, but they send out
email notification as well.
They are a little further then thelettercarrier, but there is no line
ups so it is actually faster. It is within walking distance, but I
usually bike across with point roberts. It is quite small and makes
for a nice bike trip. Which allows me to conveniently visit a cafa
near by.
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM, Joe Bowser <bows...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
> that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
> Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
> to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>>> to be justified.
>>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
Sounds like a pleasant option, but if you bike there you miss the opportunity to fill your car with cheap gas.
At almost 30 cents a litre cheaper than BC, a tankful saves enough to pay for the round-trip and the receiving fee.
Do it enough times and it saves enough to buy a Nexus card, which saves boarder line-ups and hassles, which, in turn, relieves more stress than a bike ride! :-)
> I have used
> http://prshell.com/PriceList.htm > I use the tracking number to know when it arrives, but they send out
> email notification as well.
> They are a little further then thelettercarrier, but there is no line
> ups so it is actually faster. It is within walking distance, but I
> usually bike across with point roberts. It is quite small and makes
> for a nice bike trip. Which allows me to conveniently visit a cafa
> near by.
> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM, Joe Bowser <bows...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
>> that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
>> Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
>> to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>>>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>>>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>>>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>>>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>>>> to be justified.
>>>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>>>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:24 PM, David Lowy <Da...@lowy.com> wrote:
> Sounds like a pleasant option, but if you bike there you miss the opportunity to fill your car with cheap gas.
> At almost 30 cents a litre cheaper than BC, a tankful saves enough to pay for the round-trip and the receiving fee.
> Do it enough times and it saves enough to buy a Nexus card, which saves boarder line-ups and hassles, which, in turn, relieves more stress than a bike ride! :-)
> YMMV
> Dave
> On 2012-11-19, at 1:54 PM, Tim Webster wrote:
>> I have used
>> http://prshell.com/PriceList.htm >> I use the tracking number to know when it arrives, but they send out
>> email notification as well.
>> They are a little further then thelettercarrier, but there is no line
>> ups so it is actually faster. It is within walking distance, but I
>> usually bike across with point roberts. It is quite small and makes
>> for a nice bike trip. Which allows me to conveniently visit a cafa
>> near by.
>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM, Joe Bowser <bows...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
>>> that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
>>> Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
>>> to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>>>>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>>>>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>>>>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>>>>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>>>>> to be justified.
>>>>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>>>>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Tim Webster <tdweb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> ya, but I don't own a car, and renting a car just to fill it up is
> just plain silly.
> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:24 PM, David Lowy <Da...@lowy.com> wrote:
>> Sounds like a pleasant option, but if you bike there you miss the opportunity to fill your car with cheap gas.
>> At almost 30 cents a litre cheaper than BC, a tankful saves enough to pay for the round-trip and the receiving fee.
>> Do it enough times and it saves enough to buy a Nexus card, which saves boarder line-ups and hassles, which, in turn, relieves more stress than a bike ride! :-)
>> YMMV
>> Dave
>> On 2012-11-19, at 1:54 PM, Tim Webster wrote:
>>> I have used
>>> http://prshell.com/PriceList.htm >>> I use the tracking number to know when it arrives, but they send out
>>> email notification as well.
>>> They are a little further then thelettercarrier, but there is no line
>>> ups so it is actually faster. It is within walking distance, but I
>>> usually bike across with point roberts. It is quite small and makes
>>> for a nice bike trip. Which allows me to conveniently visit a cafa
>>> near by.
>>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM, Joe Bowser <bows...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
>>>> that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
>>>> Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
>>>> to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>>>>>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>>>>>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>>>>>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>>>>>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>>>>>> to be justified.
>>>>>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>>>>>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
> With a bike, you don't need to line up. Which makes the bike very pleasant.
> Honestly point roberts is one of the nicer places to take a bike.
> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Tim Webster <tdweb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> ya, but I don't own a car, and renting a car just to fill it up is
>> just plain silly.
>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:24 PM, David Lowy <Da...@lowy.com> wrote:
>>> Sounds like a pleasant option, but if you bike there you miss the opportunity to fill your car with cheap gas.
>>> At almost 30 cents a litre cheaper than BC, a tankful saves enough to pay for the round-trip and the receiving fee.
>>> Do it enough times and it saves enough to buy a Nexus card, which saves boarder line-ups and hassles, which, in turn, relieves more stress than a bike ride! :-)
>>> YMMV
>>> Dave
>>> On 2012-11-19, at 1:54 PM, Tim Webster wrote:
>>>> I have used
>>>> http://prshell.com/PriceList.htm >>>> I use the tracking number to know when it arrives, but they send out
>>>> email notification as well.
>>>> They are a little further then thelettercarrier, but there is no line
>>>> ups so it is actually faster. It is within walking distance, but I
>>>> usually bike across with point roberts. It is quite small and makes
>>>> for a nice bike trip. Which allows me to conveniently visit a cafa
>>>> near by.
>>>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM, Joe Bowser <bows...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
>>>>> that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
>>>>> Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
>>>>> to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>>>>>>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>>>>>>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>>>>>>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>>>>>>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>>>>>>> to be justified.
>>>>>>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>>>>>>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 2:55 AM, David Lowy <Da...@lowy.com> wrote:
> I am sure it is quite pleasurable when you get there. How do you get through the Massey Tunnel?
> On 2012-11-19, at 2:53 PM, Tim Webster <tdweb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> With a bike, you don't need to line up. Which makes the bike very pleasant.
>> Honestly point roberts is one of the nicer places to take a bike.
>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Tim Webster <tdweb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> ya, but I don't own a car, and renting a car just to fill it up is
>>> just plain silly.
>>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 10:24 PM, David Lowy <Da...@lowy.com> wrote:
>>>> Sounds like a pleasant option, but if you bike there you miss the opportunity to fill your car with cheap gas.
>>>> At almost 30 cents a litre cheaper than BC, a tankful saves enough to pay for the round-trip and the receiving fee.
>>>> Do it enough times and it saves enough to buy a Nexus card, which saves boarder line-ups and hassles, which, in turn, relieves more stress than a bike ride! :-)
>>>> YMMV
>>>> Dave
>>>> On 2012-11-19, at 1:54 PM, Tim Webster wrote:
>>>>> I have used
>>>>> http://prshell.com/PriceList.htm >>>>> I use the tracking number to know when it arrives, but they send out
>>>>> email notification as well.
>>>>> They are a little further then thelettercarrier, but there is no line
>>>>> ups so it is actually faster. It is within walking distance, but I
>>>>> usually bike across with point roberts. It is quite small and makes
>>>>> for a nice bike trip. Which allows me to conveniently visit a cafa
>>>>> near by.
>>>>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM, Joe Bowser <bows...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> I just use Hagens of Blaine. I like having the e-mail notification
>>>>>> that my stuff has arrived, and it's walking distance from the Peace
>>>>>> Arch Border Crossing, so you don't even need a car (and you don't have
>>>>>> to park at customs when you have to pay HST).
>>>>>>>> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
>>>>>>>> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
>>>>>>>> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
>>>>>>>> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
>>>>>>>> to be justified.
>>>>>>>> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
>>>>>>>> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
Inventables are *awesome* people. I ordered a huge box of acrylic and
aluminium from them a few months back, and it arrived in good time - plus
they have flat-rate $40 shipping to Canada, which sure saved a LOT as the
box was huge & heavy. The CEO even personally emailed me asking what my
ordering experience was like. One of the things I ordered (purple anodized
aluminium sheet) was out of stock, so in a separate shipment they sent me a
piece twice the size I ordered. Woot!
There's a small black sampler box of square acrylic pieces is from them
kicking somewhere around either the laser room or the space; almost every
colour they sell has a swatch in it, so you can see the true colours before
you order.
So yep, I absolutely recommend using their services.
> Also, would it be worthwhile for VHS to maintain a PO box in the states?
> There have been several times when I've wanted to order something from the
> us (McMaster Carr, Ebay) and had the border be an issue. I considered
> getting a PO Box in Bellingham, but decided that it wouldn't get enough use
> to be justified.
> Seems like the kind of thing that would make more sense as as group.
> Anyone familiar with setting up a receiving address in the states?
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM, Daniel DeGagne <dandega...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Having done this for years I should warn you to be aware of issues with
> credit cards and not being able to deliver to any address but the one on
> the card. Eventually I did setup an account in Blaine that came with a VISA
> debit card and forwarded my mail to a Blaine address. Worked well.
> 2nd option maybe see about using Paypal to make payments. Though I hate
> them as it gives you a lot LESS protection from fraud then your cc. Despite
> what they try to imply in there guarantee.
I use a MasterCard. I called them up and added the address of the letter
carrier as a "Shipping Address" on the credit card. Just make sure that
they're adding this as an additional address and not replacing your real
address where the statements go.
This can then be used as a "Billing Address" when ordering stuff.
Inventables sounds awesome, and with a flat-rate $40 shipping to Canada I
think we should do a group buy of some stuff like a Acrylic sheets.
I will announce it on the general list later on today.
@Richard
How long did the shippment take to get here? do you think we will get it in
time for us to make xmas gifts?
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM, Dave Hylands <dhyla...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM, Daniel DeGagne <dandega...@gmail.com>wrote:
>> Having done this for years I should warn you to be aware of issues with
>> credit cards and not being able to deliver to any address but the one on
>> the card. Eventually I did setup an account in Blaine that came with a VISA
>> debit card and forwarded my mail to a Blaine address. Worked well.
>> 2nd option maybe see about using Paypal to make payments. Though I hate
>> them as it gives you a lot LESS protection from fraud then your cc. Despite
>> what they try to imply in there guarantee.
> I use a MasterCard. I called them up and added the address of the letter
> carrier as a "Shipping Address" on the credit card. Just make sure that
> they're adding this as an additional address and not replacing your real
> address where the statements go.
> This can then be used as a "Billing Address" when ordering stuff.
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM, funvill <funv...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello
> Inventables sounds awesome, and with a flat-rate $40 shipping to Canada I
> think we should do a group buy of some stuff like a Acrylic sheets.
> I will announce it on the general list later on today.
> @Richard
> How long did the shippment take to get here? do you think we will get it
> in time for us to make xmas gifts?
> - Steven Smethurst
> abluestar.com
> On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM, Dave Hylands <dhyla...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>> On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 12:59 PM, Daniel DeGagne <dandega...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>> Having done this for years I should warn you to be aware of issues with
>>> credit cards and not being able to deliver to any address but the one on
>>> the card. Eventually I did setup an account in Blaine that came with a VISA
>>> debit card and forwarded my mail to a Blaine address. Worked well.
>>> 2nd option maybe see about using Paypal to make payments. Though I hate
>>> them as it gives you a lot LESS protection from fraud then your cc. Despite
>>> what they try to imply in there guarantee.
>> I use a MasterCard. I called them up and added the address of the letter
>> carrier as a "Shipping Address" on the credit card. Just make sure that
>> they're adding this as an additional address and not replacing your real
>> address where the statements go.
>> This can then be used as a "Billing Address" when ordering stuff.
