@ignatia wrote:
It has been about 3 years since I sold on eBay. I sell mostly small items and could send narrower items (crystals) by lettermail back then. It was getting risky towards the end of my time here. But, now I am back and need to hear from Canadians. It's still a no-no to send small non-document items such as crystals by lettermail via Canada Post, right? Any suggestions on how to send such items affordably? I should mention that I am in a rural location.
@ignatia
Canadian seller here.
Anything shipped internationally that is considered non document NEEDS to be shipped with customs declarations. It's the law. If you do otherwise it risks being stopped by those folks at customs. Same rules for Canadians shipping internationally and that includes the USA. The paperwork takes a few minutes extra but time well spent. And best to watch the service you choose. From a Canadian perspective most Canadian buyers prefer/wish/hope/pray/celebrate when US sellers ship with a reasonable service vs eIS. Charges us customs processing and taxes when in most cases it should be exempt or that is how they are handled by Canada post. Hey just 2 cents (Canadian) for what it is worth.
-Lotzofuniquegoodies
