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The problem with UPS is that if you don't pick it up within 7 days they charge you $1 day per parcel storage. Better to use one of the companies that don't charge storage. Also, CBI and American-Mailbox.net are both closer to the Rainbow bridge.

I'll use CBI for large items that need a forklift, but for parcels I use American-Mailbox.net because of better hours, location and no lineups.

I declare all packages I bring across. If I have several parcels I'll stay overnight at Seneca, and my wife and I can each bring back $200 now. At Christmas we stayed 2 nights and each brought back $800.

I refuse all UPS shipments and have all my suppliers ship USPS. I called UPS and asked if they could ban my address from receiving packages but they said they couldn't do that. UPS in the states is great. Many many years ago when UPS was only allowed to deliver by refurbished taxis I joined a group fighting to get UPS into Canada. We wrote to members of parliment and finally they were allowed to operate in Canada. I just showed my age. Little did I know they would be ripping Canadians off with outlandish brokerage fees. One $75 package I got had duty and fees of almost $200 because the shipper inflated the value of the package. I think he was hoping it got lost and he would make a killing on the insurance.

I use paypal all the time to purchase site-to-store at Walmart USA, use paypal for all my eBay purchases and have them shipped to American-Mailbox.net in Niagara Falls. Directly across from Seneca Casino at 256 3rd Street. Good location, good hours and low rates. To purchase online at Sams I buy gift cards in person and use them for online shopping. If you buy a lot of American goods you could also open up a bank account at M&T bank on Military Rd in Niagara Falls. You get a Visa Debit card and free checking. No monthly charge and they even pay you a little interest. I tied this account in with my 3rd street shipping address as some US retailers that don't take Paypal insist the billing and shipping address match. My daughter did all her Xmas shopping online.

I use American-Mailbox.net in Niagara Falls. Directly across from Seneca Casino at 256 3rd Street. Good location, good hours, low rates and no storage fees.

I use American-Mailbox.net in Niagara Falls. Directly across from Seneca Casino at 256 3rd Street. Good location, good hours and low rates.