If I'm trolling for walleyes, especially in pike infested waters, I always run a 20lb flouro lead... Same goes with jigging, perhaps it's habit more then anything.
I don't think there were any grand opening specials... Expect similar prices to what you see down at the BPS in Vaughan. People expecting US prices don't quite understand how things work.
It's all about the declared value. If he declares it for like $50, you won't pay anything on it. Problem is, if it's lost in transit, goodluck claiming full price for it.. Marking it as gift really doesn't matter.
Also, USPS or nothing.
When running 80-100lb flouro, I really don't worry about getting off. Haven't yet. I also gotta think there was a defect that caused the break, have you seen how thick 80lb flouro is? it's almost rope