Bradley Forum Christmas Gift Exchange II

[GusRobin]

The magic # when shipping to Canada is 2 pounds.  Any more than that, and the price goes up geometrically...

then we may want to go US with US; Canada with Canada , UK with UK.etc

[smoker pete]

I'm game with anything that is decided but this summer I spent a month traveling through BC and Yukon on our way to Alaska.  When I tried to mail postcards to my 5 Grandchildren I found out that it would cost $1.08 Canadian/USD to mail ONE postcard.  Waited till I got into Alaska to mail the postcards at about $0.35 each.

I only mention this cause our Canadian friends might get the short end of the stick  ???

[BuyLowSellHigh]

I think postage could be an issue.  It depends on package size and weight.  Did a little checking on the USPS site using British Columbia as the destination, and checking rates for small packages.  Here's the kicker - small packages are very limited in allowed weight and size and staying within first class rates (there are no cheapo rates to Canada from the US, like third class, etc.).  Here are the limits:

241.242 Dimensions — Other Than Rolls
Packages (small packets) other than rolls must be within the following dimensions:

Maximum length: 24 inches. Length is the longest dimension.
Maximum length, height, and depth (thickness) combined: 36 inches.
Minimum size: Large enough to accommodate the postage, address, customs form, and other required elements on the address side.

and rates in USD:
16 oz:  5.01
32 oz   8.93
48 oz   12.85
64 oz   16.77

Go above that and you are into "large package" (over 64 oz or ANY dimension over 12" ???)  where a 3lb 12" x 12" x 18" package starts at $23.50 US and goes up, 5 lb same dimensions starts at $27.00 US.

ref:
http://postcalc.usps.gov/
http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ce_003.htm#ep2041503

Checked UPS for the same 3 & 5 lb package ... for 3 lb, standard , 10 days from me to postal code V5Z 2M9 (Vancouver) is  $18.55 US,  5 lbs is $20.62 US.  The next step up in service is well over $100.00 at the 3 lb size.

[SouthernSmoked]

I agree with BLSH on this, shipping can get costly coming from or going to Canada.

Let's wait and see what everyone else thinks though.

[RossP]

The Canadian Postal rates do suck but we up here are sort of use to them.
I do cross the line to Washington State every once in a while to mail stuff.
Maybe it is best to keep Canada within Canada even though it hurts to say
that. I would love to get some of the rubs and stuff you have down there that
we cannot get up here.

Ross

[squirtthecat]

The Canadian Postal rates do suck but we up here are sort of use to them.
I do cross the line to Washington State every once in a while to mail stuff.
Maybe it is best to keep Canada within Canada even though it hurts to say
that. I would love to get some of the rubs and stuff you have down there that
we cannot get up here.

Ross

Well, perhaps we can do something like that another time...

"Operation Rub some Canadian Butt"

or

"Let's help our Canadian brothers get Sauced"

Some kind of mass shipment(s) to a mail drop this side of the border, and one of your 'rum runners' can come get it, and distribute across the North.   Like Q did with the CT haul.

I sent a 4.5 pound box of stuff to Monty and it was almost ridiculous what it cost to ship.  (not that I minded - we were horsetrading - so I knew it would be a little pricey)

[FLBentRider]

I sent a 4.5 pound box of stuff to Monty and it was almost ridiculous what it cost to ship.  (not that I minded - we were horsetrading - so I knew it would be a little pricey)

I sent a box to monty too! but I mailed it when I was in New Brunswick.

;D

[Quarlow]

The Canadian Postal rates do suck but we up here are sort of use to them.
I do cross the line to Washington State every once in a while to mail stuff.
Maybe it is best to keep Canada within Canada even though it hurts to say
that. I would love to get some of the rubs and stuff you have down there that
we cannot get up here.

Ross

Well, perhaps we can do something like that another time...

"Operation Rub some Canadian Butt"

or

"Let's help our Canadian brothers get Sauced"

Some kind of mass shipment(s) to a mail drop this side of the border, and one of your 'rum runners' can come get it, and distribute across the North.   Like Q did with the CT haul.

I sent a 4.5 pound box of stuff to Monty and it was almost ridiculous what it cost to ship.  (not that I minded - we were horsetrading - so I knew it would be a little pricey)

I was going to say " hey wait a minute, didn't do something like that once" but then you stole my thunder. :D :D :D

[camoghost]

I'm in no matter what. What ever is decided in fine with me. I new this year some of you did this last year so I'm sure you all will come up with a great plan, and am sure it will work out fine.

[KevinG]

So are these exchages going from person A gets person B and person B then gets person A, or is it Person A can get person B and person B can get person C?

[classicrockgriller]

So are these exchages going from person A gets person B and person B then gets person A, or is it Person A can get person B and person B can get person C?

Or person D. ;D

[Quarlow]

It is random. you get whoever they pull out of the hat.

[Tenpoint5]

So are these exchages going from person A gets person B and person B then gets person A, or is it Person A can get person B and person B can get person C?

Kevin that is the fun part in this whole thing. YOU the receiver of the gift have NO IDEA who is sending you your gift until it arrives. You only know who you have to send a gift to.

[camoghost]

was just wondering if it was decided how we were going to do this. US to US and CANADA to CANADA or if we knew yet. I know it's still early but no one has said anything lately.

[dman4505]

I'm in sounds like a lot of fun

Don