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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 4: That $70s Show
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HellBlazer
Member
Oh, that's awesome. Thanks for the info. Damn, buying Mario Kart now gets me a free game from Nintendo, and another game at 50% off.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Any idea how much EB would give for a slim 360 with Kinect?
Based on tivs.ca, they have the slim console for $50 while the kinect for $8.
(This could be not an accurate representation but at least gives you an idea how much it is)
Not sure if this is the right place to post it, since there is no thread in he OT for Canada, but my roommates daughter has gone missing, in Kitchener.
http://missingpeople.ca/2014/05/missing-teen-in-kitchener-miranda-allen-15/
If anyone could keep an eye out...
http://missingpeople.ca/2014/05/missing-teen-in-kitchener-miranda-allen-15/
If anyone could keep an eye out...
Thanks i will do that right now!
SentientStone
Member
Horrible news, hope she gets found soon safe and sound.
Shipping can be a pain in Fort McMurray. I lived there for years but I never had to ship anything. A buddy of mine did and I think he just paid for extra luggage on his flight. You might want to check Greyhound or perhaps Red Arrow, if you're in Alberta.
If you have any other questions about the town, I'd be happy to answer them. The good news is with all the single guys in their 20s, there are a lot of gamers up there. When I lived there, I went to a midnight launch for Final Fantasy XIII (yeah, I know) and there were a few dozen people lined up outside the EB. That's impressive when you consider it was March and something south of -25 C that night.
hope she comes back safe and soon
UPS sure is funny. Apparently after they looked at the invoice I sent them (since somehow their invoice was double the amount mine was) they lowered the fees from $84 to $55 saving about $23 but are now charging me an amendment fee of $15 due to this reevaluation?
Not sure if I should just pay to get my item and have this headache over with, or just send it back and hope I can get my money back from NamcoBandaiGames (I used PayPal).
Not sure if I should just pay to get my item and have this headache over with, or just send it back and hope I can get my money back from NamcoBandaiGames (I used PayPal).
LOL, they made a mistake that would have cost you money and then charge you money for fixing their mistake? What????
I also still don't understand why I am the one being charged this fee if they somehow were given an incorrect invoice from the shipper. Why wouldn't the shipper be the one charged due to their supposid negligence?
I asked UPS why I was the one being charged via email and this was their response:
"... you are responsible for the goods you are bringing into the country. As UPS is brokering the shipment on your behalf, you are the party billed for the $15 amendment fee for this re-rate service."
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Thanks for the free shipping NamcoBandaiGames!
ComputerBlue
Member
Definitely not worth it. I'm sure you've considered trying out Kijiji, you'll probably get the best deal there.
If you're in or around Hamilton, there's a store called Entertainment Overload that pays decent for used games and systems. Compared to EB anyway. There used to be a couple near Niagara as well, but I think they closed, or are closing.
Right on might send a couple PMs, but no not in Alberta, leaving Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Don't have a place to rent yet so I can't get it on the plane with me.
So I recently ran into a battle with UPS over duty and won with help of the seller. I bought a used item for $200 and they wanted to charge me $90 at the door for brokerage fees. I refused the delivery.
The seller was able to with ups arrange self clearing through customs. UPS mailed me a form, took it to customs paid my $26 in taxes. Emailed back the b15 form back to ups. They delivered the package 2 days later.
Took an extra week to get it. And likely I could have arranged self clearance myself without the settler getting involved.
But in the end, avoided UPS hostage fee they spring on you at the door. Customer service was excellent but the business practice of SUPRISE $90 FEE or you don't get it is dispicable. And I've paid it in the past because I thought I had no choice.
tldr; refused UPS $90 package hostage fee at the door, paid customs myself $26 and got my package.
The seller was able to with ups arrange self clearing through customs. UPS mailed me a form, took it to customs paid my $26 in taxes. Emailed back the b15 form back to ups. They delivered the package 2 days later.
Took an extra week to get it. And likely I could have arranged self clearance myself without the settler getting involved.
But in the end, avoided UPS hostage fee they spring on you at the door. Customer service was excellent but the business practice of SUPRISE $90 FEE or you don't get it is dispicable. And I've paid it in the past because I thought I had no choice.
tldr; refused UPS $90 package hostage fee at the door, paid customs myself $26 and got my package.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Congrats!
Grats.
I freaking hate UPS. They're the only courier service I've ever had any difficulty with consistently, and the only one to always nail me on customs.
Yup, I prefer USPS or Purolator of necessary. It's only UPS that has nailed me on customs without fail. I typically won't buy if UPS is the only choice. But it was a private sale and didn't even consider the possibility b someone would willingly use ups.
But I best them so I'm happy.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It depends on declared value and, well, a bit of luck.
Let's say it's $270 declared value. How much will I get charge? Of course I'm not going to use any courier like FedEx or UPS.
depends on if there's duty to be paid, but if it's just games then I think you would theoretically be charged $10 for handling by Canada Post and 13% HST on the value of the package.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Jesus, it's 30 bucks now? The last time I imported it was 10.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Okay, because I was starting to freak out. At 30 bucks, you might as well pay for UPS.my bad, it's still 10, I was confused
Planning to get Pink/Black PSV-2000 and 64GB memory card. It will cost me like 300 CAD. I wonder if there's a chance of paying $50+?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It'll be 10 + tax on declared value, unless you are lucky and the package just slips through. I've never had to pay for Japan orders, but they've always been under a hundred bucks, which is the threshold anyway.
Last time I shopped online/overseas the threshold was 20 bucks. Guess I should do some more shopping.
I'm pretty sure you're right, but I have found over the years that except for oversize items, they usually don't bother unless it's >$100. Not sure why...
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Well, they probably prioritize the packages that will generate the most revenue. I'm sure they can't check every one.
Heck, whether or not your package gets opened seems completely random too.
Heck, whether or not your package gets opened seems completely random too.
Guys, what store can you recommend for something like this one?
Thanks. I guess I'll just stick with BL2 bundle :/
Thanks. I guess I'll just stick with BL2 bundle :/
chrominance
Member
I've definitely been charged duties/tax/handling for orders under $100. That Tekken Hybrid fightstick from Namco Bandai/Digital River, for example, was only $50. I think I paid about half that again in brokerage, if not more.
That said, everything I've ever been shipped from Japan has made it through with no problems. But most of those packages are from YesAsia and have been under $100. Once I was shipped a vinyl record that cost me about $100 and that made it through okay too, but that might be a special case because it was used.
I'm pretty sure I'm also going to stick with the BL2 bundle, though I would love to get my hands on one of the coloured JPN Vitas (especially if they ever came out with a white/mint colour, mmmmmmmmm). I've been keeping an eye out for special deals like coupons or whatnot but best bet might just be to wait until a Shoppers Drug Mart has them in stock during a 20x points event. I would even take a Shop.ca deal at this point.
That said, everything I've ever been shipped from Japan has made it through with no problems. But most of those packages are from YesAsia and have been under $100. Once I was shipped a vinyl record that cost me about $100 and that made it through okay too, but that might be a special case because it was used.
I'm pretty sure I'm also going to stick with the BL2 bundle, though I would love to get my hands on one of the coloured JPN Vitas (especially if they ever came out with a white/mint colour, mmmmmmmmm). I've been keeping an eye out for special deals like coupons or whatnot but best bet might just be to wait until a Shoppers Drug Mart has them in stock during a 20x points event. I would even take a Shop.ca deal at this point.
May want to go Nippon-Yasan for it, they're really good about marking down in my experience.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The difference is that UPS will go through customs every time, while EMS/Canada Post is basically a lottery.
If Namco/Digital River just used USPS, there would be fewer headaches.
Awesome. I'm a Toronto guy so I was pretty lonely out there to start with, but people who move from Newfoundland or Cape Breton seem to know half the town as soon as they arrive.
Don't hesitate to drop a line. I know how it can be moving across the country to somewhere you've never even seen before.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Thanks guys, and wow at EB trade in values!
I thought I'd try my luck on Kijiji, put my 4GB slim 360 with Kinect and some old games like Gears of War 1-3, basically GoW 3 was the newest one, everything for $150, a guy came and picked it up in a few minutes, too quickly he had to wait outside until I packed everything lol
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=110313052 reposted in there for you
she went missing on the 23rd, why was this up so late, it's been a week already
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Maybe Shoppers or Staples, but they're really hard to find now. Guess it had a limited run and copies on eBay are pretty expensive now.
I won't even buy something from outside of Canada if it ships via UPS or DHL unless it's a low value item. Their fees are an absolute nightmare. I don't have an issue paying duty but their brokerage fees are insane.
Thanks but i did earlier too!
Don't ask me... He only found out today too (He's in Edmonton) i guess they usually wait a few days before they can file an official missing person report.
Posted on FB.
Hope they find her soon
Thank you very much appreciated!
Teletraan1
Banned
Is SDM selling video games a regional thing. I live in Southern Ontario and have never seen anything game related in my local stores.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I find that the bigger stores tend to have them. Although some stores are still carrying PS3s and Xbox 360s. lol
When I was trying to hunt down a PS3 at Shoppers a few weeks ago, I found one store that still had a 320GB Sports Champions PS Move bundle... for $349.99!
mohsinkhan
Member
It's really hit and miss, my local one has only ps4, ps3 and x360, absolutely no x1.
Teletraan1
Banned
Thanks. I will check the newer large store across town.
Mysterious
Banned
Why did the amount of deals (video game and other electronic goods) just stop coming recently?