06-03-2011, 10:13 AM
Possible Canada Post Strike.
I don't want to jump the gun and it could be of no consequence as the Canada leg of the tour for all intents and purposes is still several weeks off however, I thought I give a quick heads up with regards to a looming postal strike that could impact the tour. I would suggest that whomever ends up sending the car to Canada, to check in with us here up North before sending the car via USPS as Canada Post would then pick up parcel for delivery once it clears customs. If there is an on-going strike, the car could end up in limbo. I'm cautiously optimistic that this could all be a moot issue, but one needs to be aware of these things, just in case. In the event that we are still in the grip of a strike, it would mean sending it via Fed Ex or Purolator.
However, and I'm sure someone will agree with my sentiments, do not send it UPS across the border! Otherwise someone will end up getting smacked with a brokerage fee that UPS is infamous for charging for.
I don't want to jump the gun and it could be of no consequence as the Canada leg of the tour for all intents and purposes is still several weeks off however, I thought I give a quick heads up with regards to a looming postal strike that could impact the tour. I would suggest that whomever ends up sending the car to Canada, to check in with us here up North before sending the car via USPS as Canada Post would then pick up parcel for delivery once it clears customs. If there is an on-going strike, the car could end up in limbo. I'm cautiously optimistic that this could all be a moot issue, but one needs to be aware of these things, just in case. In the event that we are still in the grip of a strike, it would mean sending it via Fed Ex or Purolator.
However, and I'm sure someone will agree with my sentiments, do not send it UPS across the border! Otherwise someone will end up getting smacked with a brokerage fee that UPS is infamous for charging for.