On Fri, 19 Oct 2001, Roman Tarnovetsky wrote:
> them at the next family get-together. Thinking he was doing me a big
> favour, my cousin sent them pre-paid to me in Toronto, via UPS. When
> they got to my door, a c.o.d. from Canada Post was attached demanding
> $49.00 for "handling". In this case, I had a plan "B" to fall back
> on..I refused the package and it was returned to my cousin where it
> awaits me. However, there was a time when a $15. (U.S.) magazine ended
> up costing me $60. through Can. Post's extortion procedures.
> My question is, how do you get around the bandits at Canada Post?
> Regards, Roman [Postage Due] Tarnovetsky ;-)
Have it marked as a "gift" instead of "merchandise" on the little USPS CN
22 customs sticker.
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