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GFC is Back in Business! Worldwide Package Forwarding & Item Ordering Services ^_^.

1) Direct Request (DR) Services - The service that started it all, our Direct Request (DR) Service allows you to buy just about anything you want from the USA and have us order it and ship it directly to you. This is perfect for those of you who are unable to buy from USA merchants that will not ship to Canada directly or who do not accept Canadian/International credit cards. We charge $2.00 per item ordered plus shipping. Additional fees apply for items weighing more than 5 pounds shipped or more than $150 USD in value. Our online form will calculate everything for you automatically and there's no obligation to buy anything until you check out with Paypal. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about our services.

2) Package Forwarding (PF) Services, Address & Rates - [PREMIUM SERVICE] If you want to order the items yourself, you can! You can order from any website that ships to the USA. Ship the items to our secure UPS mail box and we will repackage them and ship them to you in Canada (or any other country for that matter). Typical fees apply for this service as usual and you pay only $1.00 per package received at our mail location. Quick, easy and GREAT for limited-time sales when the Direct Request option may not be quick enough. Please note we cannot ship: meat, cigarettes or other nicotine items (including electronic cigarettes and their accessories), alcohol, weapons or gun accessories (including paintball/airsoft), pornographic materials, toxic chemicals (including several cleaning liquids), fertilizer or any items that are illegal to ship internationally. Also, any items containing NI-CD or LI-Ion Batteries can no longer be shipped via USPS (Laptops, cell phones, handheld game systems, etc.) and must be shipped via UPS instead. If you have questions about a particular item, please contact us first before ordering.  You will receive an Email invoice with PDF attachment explaining line-by-line details of all charges and full payment options. GFC PF Service Requires Premium Membership which costs $10.00 a month or $100.00 a year (discount of two free months) and is available in our GFC Store. Full details on website.

3) GYROS Updates - After you have ordered your items, filled out the forms and notified us of your order we will add your items to our GYROS page (generally within a week or less). Once your items have been received, we will invoice you for the shipping costs + our service charge. After receiving your payment, your items will be shipped out to you in a timely manner and you will receive an Email with all relevant shipping information ^_^. If you have any questions feel free to Email us at [email protected] .

Service Charges (Free Members):

GFC Charges $2.00 per item forwarded for standard or "Free" Members. Please note that an item in this case refers to each item within the packages you ship to us. So if you were to order say 2 DVD Movies, an Umbrella and a Towel, this would count as 4 items total. Items that are sold in "Lots" such as multiple baseball cards will be counted as one item, subject to our discretion. Also, UPS Charges me to pick up the packages, so there will be an additional charge of $1.00 per package received. I will add into the invoice for you when I get your iitems in.

For larger orders, an extra $5.00 USD surcharge is added for each 5 pounds your package weighs OR per $150 in value of their total contents (example: a 5 pound package would cost an additional $5.00 USD, a 10 pound package would cost an additional $10.00 USD OR a $150 item (or group of items totaling $150 or more) would have an additional $5.00 USD charged, a $300 group of items would have an additional $10.00 USD charged). Please note that this will be either a weight or cost surcharge and not both, but the greater of the two will be what is charged. An item weighing 14 pounds will still only be $10 added as it didn't yet reach the 15 pound mark. This will be shown on your invoice and will be clearly explained. In the near future, this service charge will be automatically calculated for package forwarding items the way it is currently automatically calculated on our Direct Request 2.0 system.

So Again the things to remember:

1) Ship to the address above
2) Ship all packages in my name (James Parks) and if you want to include your information as a “Gift Message” on the order, you certainly can do that. This is required though to be in my name as the UPS store will only sign for packages in my name and will refuse all others.
3) You MUST fill out the Direct Request (DR) form on the link above to let me know what’s coming
4) Once I receive your DR submission and all your items, I will invoice you for the shipping cost plus service fees.


Service Charges (GFC Premium):

GFC Charges $1.00 per item forwarded. Please note that an item in this case refers to each item within the packages you ship to us. So if you were to order say 2 DVD Movies, an Umbrella and a Towel, this would count as 4 items total. Items that are sold in "Lots" such as multiple baseball cards will be counted as one item, subject to our discretion. Also, UPS Charges me to pick up the packages, so there will be an additional charge of $1.00 per package received. I will add into the invoice for you when I get your iitems in.

For larger orders, an extra $5.00 USD surcharge is added for each 5 pounds your package weighs OR per $150 in value of their total contents (example: a 5 pound package would cost an additional $5.00 USD, a 10 pound package would cost an additional $10.00 USD OR a $150 item (or group of items totaling $150 or more) would have an additional $5.00 USD charged, a $300 group of items would have an additional $10.00 USD charged). Please note that this will be either a weight or cost surcharge and not both, but the greater of the two will be what is charged. An item weighing 14 pounds will still only be $10 added as it didn't yet reach the 15 pound mark. This will be shown on your invoice and will be clearly explained. In the near future, this service charge will be automatically calculated for package forwarding items the way it is currently automatically calculated on our Direct Request system.

So Again the things to remember:

1) Ship to the address above
2) Ship all packages in my name (James Parks) and if you want to include your information as a “Gift Message” on the order, you certainly can do that. This is required though to be in my name as the UPS store will only sign for packages in my name and will refuse all others.
3) You MUST fill out the Direct Request (DR) form on the link above to let me know what’s coming
4) Once I receive your DR submission and all your items, I will invoice you for the shipping cost plus service fees.

Estimated Shipping Costs:

The following are shipping estimates for standards weights. This will give you a pretty good idea of how much it will cost to ship your item to Canada. If you live in another country, feel free to inquire by contacting us directly.

For all items from 0 - 4 pounds we typically use USPS First Class Mail:

$00.00 = 0 Pounds / Digital Items
$09.00 = 6 ounces
$09.00 = 7 ounces
$09.50 = 12 ounces
$11.00 = 1 Pound
$16.50 = 2 Pounds
$22.00 = 3 Pounds
$27.50 = 4 Pounds

For all items from 5 pounds and up we typically use USPS Priority Mail:

$38.00 = 5 Pounds
$40.00 = 6 Pounds
$42.50 = 7 Pounds
$45.00 = 8 Pounds
$47.50 = 9 Pounds
$49.50 = 10 Pounds
$52.00 = 11 Pounds
$54.50 = 12 Pounds
$57.50 = 13 Pounds
$55.00 = 14 Pounds
$62.50 = 15 Pounds
$60.00 = 16 Pounds
$63.00 = 17 Pounds
$70.00 = 18 Pounds
$72.50 = 19 Pounds
$75.00 = 20 Pounds
$77.50 = 21 Pounds
$80.00 = 22 Pounds
$83.00 = 23 Pounds
$85.50 = 24 Pounds
$88.00 = 25 Pounds

For any items over 25 pounds, we'll have to manually invoice you.

On Hold & Unclaimed Merchandise:

GFC allows you to send items to our secure UPS Package Forwarding address (listed above). After you order your items it is your responsibility to properly fill out our Package Forwarding (PF) Form on our website located here: http://www.gamesforcanada.com/package-forwarding.php . Once you do this, we will be notified of the items you have ordered and you will pre-pay the shipping/service charges up front for us to process and re-ship them to you.

The first 30 days are free to hold all Package Forwarding items.This is plenty of time for you to successfully order from the various stores that you want and submit our PF form to notify us. This also allows for adequate time for you to request us to combine items into a single package.

After 30 days, there will be a $5.00 USD charge per ITEM per week (flat rate fee) until the payment has been paid in full. Since you are pre-paying for the item costs, you will be responsible for both shipping to your country, our GFC Service Charges and any processing fees associated with the transaction.

After 90 days, GFC will not be responsible for unclaimed or missing merchandise sent to us at our Package Forwarding address. We suggest that you fully insure all orders sent to our address in case of loss or damage as we will not be responsible for missing or damaged goods.

 
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tkszeto, yeah sorry man. I would have shipped it out right away but I was on my way to work. I'll have it go out first thing tomorrow as promised :)

PuppetYuber, yeah I got the Rome and How I Met Your Mother sets as well. I'll have them all together very soon for you :)

Fuzzy, thanks so much for the link. I'll definitely go and check that out :)
 
Did you get the headphones in? Can you send me the tracking number if there is one, so I can keep track of it?

I just sold my other headphones yesterday, so I'm looking forward to those coming in a few weeks.
 
Good news Heimdal...here is the tracking info for the headphones:

Your package has been delivered. To view Proof of Delivery, please select the link. Tracking Information Tracking Number:1ZR6V217030507**** Status: Delivered

UPS has delivered the shipment.


Residential deliveries that do not require a signature may be left in a safe place, out of sight and out of weather, at the driver's discretion. This could include the front porch, side door, back porch, or garage area. If you have instructed the driver to leave the shipment with a neighbor or leasing office, this would be noted on a yellow UPS InfoNotice left by the driver.
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Delivered
Delivered On: 12/22/2009 10:10 A.M. Signed By:UPS Store
Location:OFFICE Delivered To: WILLIMANTIC, CT, US Shipped/Billed On:12/17/2009Type:packageService:GROUNDWeight:1.00 Lb



I will go and pick them up for you tomorrow and get them out to you :) Thanks so much! I'm glad I was able to get these for you ^_^ Hope they live up to all their glowing reviews!
 
** MINI GYROS UPDATE (Rolling, not a complete list) **
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[ #'s indicate invoice number sent by GFC, #W indicates Website Order from GFC Store ]

#548 - Super Big order is ready to go out. Shipping out 12/21/2009 after the snowstorm/blizzard is cleared up and the Post Office Re-Opens ^_^

#634 - Steve Madden Shoes are supposed to be shipped to our office on 12/24/2009. Keep you posted!


#713 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#721 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New/Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#722 - GI JOE [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#726 - 6 GoHastings Games + Credit Given for "The Thing" (PS2) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#730 - GoHastings items are in. Going to try and get "Indigo Prophecy" (PS2) from Gamestop for you ^_^

#731 - Ghostbusters Slimer Edition (Xbox 360) & Monsters Vs. Aliens (Blu-Ray) - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#736 - Zoids Assault & Luminous Arc 2 + CD/Soundtrack & Artbook + The World Ends With You + Operation Darkness - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#740 - Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#758 - [Large Order of Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements] - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#773 - Killzone 2 + Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3) from NewEgg - Shipping 12/23/2009

#745 - Office DVD Sets, Nyko Perfect Shot, Rune Factory (Wii) - Shipping Invoice Coming 12/23/2009

#782 - Michael Buble Crazy Love [CD] + How I Met Your Mother [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#792 - Logitech Headphones - These are supposed to be delivered today. They took a while, but Logitech finally came through according to my delivery confirmation. Should ship out 12/23/2009 ^_^

#794 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) - New/Not Sealed - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#W318 - Demon's Souls (PS3) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#812 - Dead Space Extraction (Wii) + Crayola Crayons - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

[More updates will come on 12/23/2009 around 11:00 PM EST]
 
PuppetYuber, yes I think I will have to otherwise you'll almost certainly have to pay customs/duties/taxes, etc. If you want I could ship them all together though. It's entirely up to you. Let me know.

adrianchan56, I am working my last day at work before the Christmas break so I'll definitely check that for you tonight. Here's a little what my week looks like:

Wednesday: Working till 5PM at University job, spending all night invoicing for UPS orders and existing orders that just came in.

Thursday: Working morning/afternoon at casino job, spending afternoon/evening with Dad's family for Christmas dinner/get together. Packing packages and invoicing.

Friday: Working morning/afternoon at casino job, spending afternoon/evening with Mom's side of the family for Christmas dinner/get together. [Post office closed]. I will pack any packages still left over from other days. Should be mostly caught up by then.

Saturday: I will be shipping out all the packages from the last couple of days when the post office was closed. In addition, I hope to put some final touches on the BETA website for DR 2.0 which is officially launching on 01/01/2010. I'm also putting together some lowball items as well :)

So that's it in a nutshell. After next week, all the holidays will be over and things will return to normal again. I should be caught up with all these orders, have an automated DR 2.0 system running and GFC will speed rocket ahead again back to 2-3 days processing time instead of this nightmare of a month :) Thanks again guys. Happy Holidays to all of you!
 
I can't say for sure without being home to give you an accurate weight of the items, but I'm guessing you'll save around $6 or $7 by shipping in a single box. Which I guess is somewhat negated by the customs fees, but it's up to you. Doing that means I could ship Priority Mail which you'd likely get quicker. So it's your call :) If you want I can give you an accurate weight comparison tonight. I'll be home in 3 hours.
 
** MINI GYROS UPDATE (Rolling, not a complete list) **
=======================================

[ #'s indicate invoice number sent by GFC, #W indicates Website Order from GFC Store ]

#548 - Super Big order is ready to go out. Got extra payment for EMS shipping. Will ship out 12/24/2009 morning ^_^

#634 - Steve Madden Shoes are confirmed by phone to be shipping to me tomorrow. Talked with a live representative :) Woo Hoo!

#713 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#721 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New/Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#722 - GI JOE [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#726 - 6 GoHastings Games + Credit Given for "The Thing" (PS2) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#730 - GoHastings items are in. Going to try and get "Indigo Prophecy" (PS2) from Gamestop for you ^_^

#731 - Ghostbusters Slimer Edition (Xbox 360) & Monsters Vs. Aliens (Blu-Ray) - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#736 - Zoids Assault & Luminous Arc 2 + CD/Soundtrack & Artbook + The World Ends With You + Operation Darkness - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#740 - Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#758 - [Large Order of Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements] - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#762 - NHL 2K10 (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

#773 - Killzone 2 + Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3) from NewEgg - Shipping 12/23/2009

#745 - Office DVD Sets, Nyko Perfect Shot, Rune Factory (Wii) - Shipping Invoice Coming 12/23/2009

#782 - Michael Buble Crazy Love [CD] + How I Met Your Mother [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#792 - Logitech Headphones - These are supposed to be delivered today. They took a while, but Logitech finally came through according to my delivery confirmation. Should ship out 12/23/2009 ^_^

#794 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) - New/Not Sealed - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#W318 - Demon's Souls (PS3) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#812 - Dead Space Extraction (Wii) + Crayola Crayons - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

[More updates will come on 12/23/2009 around 11:00 PM EST]
 
[quote name='goomba478']Back from work guys, getting right onto things. No worries! I'm on it :)

cowcow, can you send me an Email to: [email protected] ? The link isn't working for me here. I think CAG is messing up the link. Thanks![/QUOTE]

Sent my email.

Thanks
 
cowcow, not sure how accurate it is, but Amazon shows this item as 30 pounds shipped. meaning it's going to cost $72 USD to ship. That probably kills the deal for you, but just throwing that out there.
 
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GYROS Updates (Partial List)

** MINI GYROS UPDATE (Rolling, not a complete list) **
=======================================

[ #'s indicate invoice number sent by GFC, #W indicates Website Order from GFC Store ]

#548 - Super Big order is ready to go out. Got extra payment for EMS shipping - SHIPPED 12/24/2009!

#634 - Steve Madden Shoes are confirmed by phone to be shipping to me tomorrow. Talked with a live representative :) Woo Hoo!

#713 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#721 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New/Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#722 - GI JOE [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#726 - 6 GoHastings Games + Credit Given for "The Thing" (PS2) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#730 - GoHastings items are in. Going to try and get "Indigo Prophecy" (PS2) from Gamestop for you ^_^

#731 - Ghostbusters Slimer Edition (Xbox 360) & Monsters Vs. Aliens (Blu-Ray) - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#736 - Zoids Assault & Luminous Arc 2 + CD/Soundtrack & Artbook + The World Ends With You + Operation Darkness - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#740 - Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#758 - [Large Order of Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements] - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#762 - NHL 2K10 (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

#773 - Killzone 2 + Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3) from NewEgg - Shipping 12/23/2009

#745 - Office DVD Sets, Nyko Perfect Shot, Rune Factory (Wii) - Shipping Invoice Coming 12/23/2009

#782 - Michael Buble Crazy Love [CD] + How I Met Your Mother [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#792 - Logitech Headphones - These are supposed to be delivered today. They took a while, but Logitech finally came through according to my delivery confirmation. Should ship out 12/23/2009 ^_^

#794 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) - New/Not Sealed - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#W318 - Demon's Souls (PS3) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#812 - Dead Space Extraction (Wii) + Crayola Crayons - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

[More updates will come on 12/23/2009 around 11:00 PM EST]


This is a representation of "GYROS" the robot for our upcoming GFC update :) Definitely a work in progress. I only did this as like a 3 minute sketch but I like where it's going so far. Just wanted to share that. I drew him a couple weeks back but couldn't finish it as my computer crashed. I'll finish him once the packages are all done and caught up ^_^
 
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cowcow, yes Amazon says it's 25 pounds but 30 pounds with shipping box. I shipped recently a 27" monitor and it was around 30 pounds so I'd have to assume that the weight on the website is accurate. So let me know if you want to. If I get it and it's less I'll refund you the difference if it's very different.
 
Hey Goomb, do you happen to know if Canada Post would ship primarily on weight (national shipping)? I have a computer part I want to RMA, but the stupid manufacturer requires that I have 3 inches of padding around the part, so the box is ridiculously large.
 
RoganSarine, I'm not really sure as I've never shipped Canada to Canada before using Canada Post. Perhaps some other CAGs here may know though :) Best of luck! I thought most RMA's are usually paid by the manufacturer but I guess not all of them do. Good luck and Merry Christmas!
 
PuppetYuber, I shipped your packages as two separate packages: 3 Pounds + 5 Pounds. The Emails I sent will break down the items for you package by package :) I will bill you for the shipping as well but just wanted to get these out to you ASAP as you had so many items ^_^ Merry Christmas buddy!
 
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Most RMA's are required that you pay for the shipping to them... There are some instances otherwise if you buy it through a retailer, and the item arrives defective at your house... Or you bought the overpriced instore warranty (that you can RARELY claim)
 
canada post ships using a weight and size scale. your best bet is to pack your box and measure the dimensions and the weight and then go on the canadapost website and estimate the rate using their calculator.
 
Doh! I'll go reprint them. For some reason I had your new one in the software but my Quickbooks recommended your old one. I guess I have to go and fix it in both. Sorry about that :) The packages will be the same but shipping will be your new address. Let me verify by Email...
 
awesome, glad I made it in time! I will be waiting for your invoice on shipping fees! (will pay first thing tomorrow morning!)

thanks again goomba, and merry xmas to you too =)
 
PuppetYuber, not a problem. I fixed both of the packages now. This is another reason I typically print at night and ship in the morning as it gives a window of time to fix just in case.

Oh and I can't really do the Google Checkout this time if that's alright with you because it takes up to 2 weeks to clear and I kind of need the money. If that's alright with you I'll send the invoice tomorrow. Thanks!
 
[quote name='goomba478']cowcow, yes Amazon says it's 25 pounds but 30 pounds with shipping box. I shipped recently a 27" monitor and it was around 30 pounds so I'd have to assume that the weight on the website is accurate. So let me know if you want to. If I get it and it's less I'll refund you the difference if it's very different.[/QUOTE]

Do you think i'll get dinged for duties also?
 
If you want proper insurance, probably, but not for certain... It's not really worth importing a monitor... just get a 24" one from canada for $250 -- is it really worth the extra 1.5" for upwards of $200?
 
cowcow, I agree with RoganSarine. The short answer is: yes, probably. I hate to say it but it probably would be a lot cheaper to get one from Canada, but if you really want this model I'd be happy to get it for you. It's just I really am out to help you get the best deals and am not just out for a quick buck :) If you want that one though let me know and we can make it happen. Thanks!
 
Just got back from the post office dropping off that crazy-huge and heavy 44 pound package to Argentina. Talk about an interesting way to wake up on Christmas Eve. I think my back is going to hurt tomorrow ... lol.

Anyhow, back to packing as many as I can before 12:00 (they close early because of Christmas Eve and tomorrow is closed completely). Busy, busy, busy!
 
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GYROS Updates (Partial List)

** MINI GYROS UPDATE (Rolling, not a complete list) **
=======================================

[ #'s indicate invoice number sent by GFC, #W indicates Website Order from GFC Store ]

#548 - Super Big order is ready to go out. Got extra payment for EMS shipping - SHIPPED 12/24/2009!

#634 - Steve Madden Shoes are confirmed by phone to be shipping to me tomorrow. Talked with a live representative :) Woo Hoo!

#713 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#721 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) (New/Not Sealed) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#722 - GI JOE [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/18/2009!

#726 - 6 GoHastings Games + Credit Given for "The Thing" (PS2) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#730 - GoHastings items are in. Going to try and get "Indigo Prophecy" (PS2) from Gamestop for you ^_^

#731 - Ghostbusters Slimer Edition (Xbox 360) & Monsters Vs. Aliens (Blu-Ray) - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#736 - Zoids Assault & Luminous Arc 2 + CD/Soundtrack & Artbook + The World Ends With You + Operation Darkness - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#740 - Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#758 - [Large Order of Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements] - SHIPPED 12/19/2009!

#762 - NHL 2K10 (Xbox 360) - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

#773 - Killzone 2 + Silent Hill: Homecoming (PS3) from NewEgg - Shipped 12/24/2009!

#745 - Office DVD Sets, Nyko Perfect Shot, Rune Factory (Wii) - Shipped 12/24/2009!

#782 - Michael Buble Crazy Love [CD] + How I Met Your Mother [Blu-Ray] - SHIPPED 12/20/2009!

#792 - Logitech Headphones - SHIPPED 12/24/2009!

#794 - Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) - New/Not Sealed - SHIPPED 12/22/2009!

#W318 - Demon's Souls (PS3) - SHIPPED 12/17/2009!

#802 - 9 MMA Warehouse Men's Shirts - SHIPPED 12/24/2009!

#807 - Xbox 360 Real Arcade Pro. EX-SE Fighting Stick - SHIPPED 12/24/2009!

#812 - Dead Space Extraction (Wii) + Crayola Crayons - SHIPPED 12/23/2009!

[More updates will come on 12/24/2009 around 11:00 PM EST]
 
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I am shipipng almost 100 pounds of stuff today. The Post Office people really must want to kill me (on Christmas Eve no less). Oh and my original plans to catch up by the end of this week, looks like we're on track buddies :)

You guys with the UPS orders, hang in there. I will invoice all of you this weekend and we'll finally be caught up. No Backlog...can't wait! Merry Christmas guys. Off to the post office now as they close as 12:00 noon. Will ship almost all other items out Saturday morning. By Monday should be 100% *Crosses Fingers*
 
[quote name='goomba478']I am shipipng almost 100 pounds of stuff today. The Post Office people really must want to kill me (on Christmas Eve no less). Oh and my original plans to catch up by the end of this week, looks like we're on track buddies :)

You guys with the UPS orders, hang in there. I will invoice all of you this weekend and we'll finally be caught up. No Backlog...can't wait! Merry Christmas guys. Off to the post office now as they close as 12:00 noon. Will ship almost all other items out Saturday morning. By Monday should be 100% *Crosses Fingers*[/QUOTE]

Heh, tell them they should be grateful you're giving them work :D.
 
adrianchan56, they definitely appreciate the business and the work :) They just probably wish the packages weren't so heavy and large lol. The workers at the post office...I don't think any of them are younger than 40 or so. Probably don't want to be picking up 50 pound packages on Christmas. But oh well, 'tis the season!
 
Merry Christmas one and all. I appreciate all of your support in 2009 even if it was a mess of an end of the year :) I assure you that next year will be a much smoother run ^_^ Thanks again guys. Off to work/dinner with the family.
 
Hey, I was just wondering if you'd send out a black 32gb Zune HD from zuneoriginals.com to the UK?
I would get a platinum, but I really want a black 32gb :p
If anything goes wrong within the first year, could I send it back to you (I'll pay for shipping) and then could you send it to Microsoft for repairs? (Again I'll pay for the shipping)
edit: I wouldn't be able to do this deal until after the holiday period, so in mid-January? It would be a nice birthday present (even if shipping would take weeks :D)
 
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So does the shipping service you use include potential customs fees into the total, or is there a chance I can get dinged another 50 bucks? If that is possible, I'd rather take the chance and just put a low value to avoid that. I know if the product is damaged im screwed but I'd rather not pay another 50% of the item like I have in the past (at least!).

Anyway, let me know. And Merry Christmas!
 
Customs fees aren't included Moses, and I doubt that Goomba would risk getting caught for postal fraud by underdeclaring packages. Since the packages are being shipped USPS, you can at least know that you will only be paying a fee of $5 + taxes/duties rather than get raped with brokerage fees by any of the couriers.
 
Yeah... He uses USPS which is what you should ALWAYS use for border shipping. The maximum I can assure you'd get is like $15 CAD (what I spent on like a $300 item). It really, REALLY isn't worth being frugal over a small amount.

Most of the time, though, you arn't dinged. I never got dinged once from Goomba (you don't get dinged if it's under $50-60 most of the time)
 
Thats pretty good then, I remember UPS charged me 1:1 customs fees a few times and 100 bucks on a 300 dollar receiver as well. Ridiculous.
 
I haven't used your service yet, but I would just like to take the time to wish you a happy holidays. You seem to be doing such a good thing for all of us Canadians who usually get short changed on some great deals and prices you Americans get. I have so much respect for anyone such as yourself who does something so great for others :bow:

Happy Holidays! :mrgreen:
 
JamesC_, I have no problem with that. I've already shipped a Black Zune 32GB to Europe as a matter of fact, and yes if it had problems you could always ship it back to me to send to Microsoft within the warranty period. Heck, if you want to buy an extended warranty through a local store I can even do that for you. I'm very flexible :)
Mid January sounds perfect as our new automated systems will be in place. Just keep an eye on this thread and our website :) Thanks and Happy Christmas to you!

Moses88, I can mark down customs a little bit but am not willing to totally mark down a big item. For instance I won't take a $1000 computer and say it's a $50 item. Nor can I mark items as "refurbished" when they aren't, or "RMA returns" etc. I'm not looking to get in legal trouble or have my reputation tarnished with the customs departments. Just keep that in mind. I do my best to warn you in these situations and can always ship items in multiple packages if I think it'll save you in the end.

RchrdJ, I really appreciate your holiday wishes. I know a few people aren't happy with me right now for package delays and un-expected item backorders and stuff (unavoidable with the crazy holiday seasons here in the US), but I'm definitely trying my hardest. January is going to make our system a lot more transparent and easier to use, so I hope you guys like all the things I'm working on. It's going to be the biggest change the site has seen yet! Merry Christmas to you as well. Maybe in 2010 we can do business together!
 
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