Simrad shipping

YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,405 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2020 in General Boating Discussions
Trying to buy a Simrad plotter and they won't ship to Canada.  Also trying to avoid paying sales tax twice.

Thanks
2006 390 EC
2008 350 EC
Georgian Bay
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  • IanIan Member Posts: 3,059 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If the border was open I’d bring it over.. Or meet you there.

    Regards,

    Ian

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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm across the border from Oregon. If you can't find anyone else I can get you an address to ship it to and then send it to you, if that's what you're needing. 
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,405 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks @Aqua_Aura ! Will let you know. 

    I actually think there’s a big business opportunity here but alas
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    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Selling form the US to Canada or any other country is much easier said then done. There is a lot of weird laws to deal with. 

    Yeah let me know if you want me to do it n
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,060 mod
    You guys are pretty brave to write online about tax evasion.  
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think I would go that far as to call it tax evasion...more like tax avoidance. 
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just be aware @YYZRC that there may be warranty registration issues should you succeed. Ran into this with electronic equipment brought back from Florida one year.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
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  • tazdeviltazdevil Member Posts: 45 ✭
    go on the canadian simrad site they should have a sales rep around your area if not i can give you my rep here in montreal from whom i ordered and it turned out cheaper than ordering from the states with the money exchange and the customs 
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,405 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you could PM me your contact that would be great! Thanks!
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was also wondering about trying to buy from the U.S. with about 30% exchange right now. Unless you get a flaming deal. Radioworld is also a Simrad dealer and I've dealt with them on a few things over the years, always seemed fair, and very knowledgeable. 
    https://radioworld.ca/manufacturer/89/Simrad
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I feel your pain Canadians. Parts for my Volvo diesel's are much more available and more affordable in Europe. I have saved a lot of money buying my filters & belts, and some other parts from the UK. Amazingly enough I save 50 - 75% ordering from the UK vs US even after paying $30 in shipping and the unfavorable exchange. Stuff is on my doorstep in 1-5 days. Hopefully you can find a Simrad dealer up there....
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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