Online Tape Stock in Canada? at DVinfo.net

Steven White · May 10th, 2005, 08:48 AM

Hi there,

I'm looking for a cheap place to buy miniDV tape stock in Canada (specifically Sony Premium tapes). The dvinfo sponsors are great, but I don't want to have to deal with money conversions and duty charges.

Any suggestions?

-Steve

Glenn Chan · May 10th, 2005, 10:37 AM

I use eBay, which is a little tricky. The seller I use is "getthebestdeals".

Sample auction

Be sure:
1- Seller ships USPS, NOT UPS Ground, NOT Fedex Int'l economy. This is to avoid daylight robbery brokerage fees. USPS charges $5 or $8 depending on speed.
2- You will need to pay:
no duties on mini-DV tape
PST + GST
$5/$8 handling fee (brokerage) with USPS
in cash, exact change, when the mailman delivers your parcel

Pay with Paypal/credit card.

I would also ask the seller for more details, like if they had any complaints from customers in your city/province.

May 10th, 2005, 08:48 AM	#1
Steven White Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 547	Online Tape Stock in Canada? Hi there, I'm looking for a cheap place to buy miniDV tape stock in Canada (specifically Sony Premium tapes). The dvinfo sponsors are great, but I don't want to have to deal with money conversions and duty charges. Any suggestions? -Steve

May 10th, 2005, 10:37 AM	#2
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	I use eBay, which is a little tricky. The seller I use is "getthebestdeals". Sample auction Be sure: 1- Seller ships USPS, NOT UPS Ground, NOT Fedex Int'l economy. This is to avoid daylight robbery brokerage fees. USPS charges $5 or $8 depending on speed. 2- You will need to pay: no duties on mini-DV tape PST + GST $5/$8 handling fee (brokerage) with USPS in cash, exact change, when the mailman delivers your parcel Pay with Paypal/credit card. I would also ask the seller for more details, like if they had any complaints from customers in your city/province.