[Mg-mmm] UPS Charges

[DB35PA at aol.com]

Gents.. an additional word of caution when using UPS for International  
shipments.
 
I recently purchased parts from Canada, for shipment to the U.S.. When they  
arrived, (parts value $800), I was told first there was a shipping COD charge 
of  $52+ before the package would be released. When I squawked big time that I 
knew  the shipping was prepaid by your truly... the story changed to a 
"Broker's fee".  I refused the package.
 
Later, when trying to get an explanation as to just what was in the  
"Broker's Fee" a UPS International Shipments Expert explained it was roughly $20  in 
US Taxes which they (UPS) had pre-paid in my behalf. The remaining $30+ were  
additional UPS charges for "Being my personal agent" to get things through  
Customs. I believe this is what the kids call a "Rip off".
 
My suggestion is... when ever possible, avoid UPS International like the  
plague. I will try to avoid them on all my future shipments.
Don B.
  
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