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Oct 12, 2010 | 09:11 AM

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snakeyes76

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Re: Winter tires

how are the duties when ordering from tirerack... i heard its about 33%

Oct 12, 2010 | 09:33 AM

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88XJ

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Re: Winter tires

Dont ship to your house, go pick it up from a UPS store on the US side. Its 100% worth the money.

Oct 12, 2010 | 10:05 AM

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snakeyes76

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Re: Winter tires

what about crossing back over the border.. you still have to pay duties? Or do you not say anything and take a chance crossing back? i got nailed once when i didnt declare my purchases.. it wasnt pretty

Oct 12, 2010 | 10:16 AM

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88XJ

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Re: Winter tires

Always declare, its 8% GST you pay as opposed to the 8% gst + another like 300$ no doubt with UPS.

I'd rather pay the 8% at the border and the gas to go get them than the ridiculous charges UPS tries to pull.

Oct 12, 2010 | 10:22 AM

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snakeyes76

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Re: Winter tires

good to know.. thanks a lot.. had no idea you could do that... i plan on going to vermont soon so its a perfect opportunity

Oct 12, 2010 | 11:02 AM

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88XJ

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Re: Winter tires

yup just find a UPS store near where you will be ask if you can have stuff shipped to their store and then pick it up there.

I ship mine to Ogdensburg 13669 UPS store.