Sending camera to US for service (from Canada)

[annkendo]

Hi,

I posted a thread (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45061) a few days ago with no reply. I guess my only option is to send the camera to either Stevecamera or DAG in the US for service.

Since I bought my r-d1 second hand (i.e. no receipt), how can I make sure no customs/duty is charged on the camera upon shipping it back to Canada? Appreciate your advice.

Thanks,

 

[tedwhite]

Have the sender - on the customs declaration - label it "used camera."

Better yet: "Used camera - gift," that way no money is involved. I've sent several to RFF folks in Canada and it always worked.

Regards,

Ted

 

[Nikon Bob]

If you have a Canada Customs office in your area you can have a form filled out, it is the same one you fill out when leaving the country with you gear, that will be your proof that the camera is not being imported. You may not avoid paying GST/PST on the cost of the repair itself though. You could also phone Canada Customs and ask them directly for answers from the source.

Bob

 

[payasam]

A couple of years back, two used lenses bought for me in California were sent by post to Toronto. There was a small Canadian customs charge. You'd best do as Bob advises.

 

[Terao]

Would the charge you are likely to have to pay be more expensive than taking it there in person (or picking it up I guess once the repair is complete would make more sense).