Best deals in Canada?

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**SonofTerra**

Where are the best places/place to order models from in canada? or even in the US if it is a better deal?

**JohnHwangDD**

Given the weakness of the pound, you should order from the UK.

**LunaHound**

SonofTerra wrote:Where are the best places/place to order models from in canada? or even in the US if it is a better deal?

Hi Canadian here!

Its true UK would be cheaper , but the customs will tax you very heavily if caught .

Normally i would suggest GC mini 30% off , however... Heavysupport Games is competitive atm.

Basically they'll beat the quoted price from other stores if you email them.

**JohnHwangDD**

They shouldn't, if the boxes are properly labeled as "Toys", rather than "General Merchandise"...

**lanman**

It also depends on the value of the product coming in. Anything marked as a gift an under $60cdn has no duties or taxes. merchandise is always taxed based on your province, and theres a 5$ handling fee if they do tax it.
I had a $130 surprise on the 1st reaver titan i bought off ebay.

**JohnHwangDD**

According to The Star...

'Free' items

Here's a list of some of the items that can be brought across the Canada-U.S. border without paying duty. (Canadian taxes always apply.)

• Almost anything made in the United States or Mexico
• Toys, including puzzles, trains, dolls, action figures
• Video games
• Cellphones
• Antiques
• Most kinds of original art
• Downhill skis and boots
• Toasters
• Breadmakers
• Electric irons
• Artificial Christmas trees
• Billiard tables
• Chess sets
• Office furniture
• SLR and instant cameras
• Unset diamonds, pearls and precious stones
• Golf bags made mostly of synthetics.
• Books
• Glassware (including crystal)

So in general, customs duties shouldn't apply.

Taxes, well, nobody can help with that...

**LunaHound**

Normally international sellers know about this problem and they often declare the value to something small , so customs usually just let it pass.

But the worst part is ... when you order online and sometimes in the order form's Comment / Reminder box
you write down " remember to declare it lower so customs dont tax me! " And the seller prints that page out and leaves it in the package....

**anticitizen013**

http://www.wargamesempire.com

Very fast shipping. Great prices. No customs taxation. glorious day!