The Ultimate Toronto Thread

[othertravel]

Returned to sender, or the CBSA for assessment?

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/dispute-contestation-eng.html

Was it the amount of duty you had to pay, or the fact you were being charged duty at all?

Did you order UK goods from the US? Or direct from UK? I think technically, you get dinged duty even if the goods are CETA, if they are coming from the US.

Returned to sender; not CBSA.

I don't mind paying duties at the accurate rate. In this case, should be about 13% (HST).

But they made two mistakes:

1. They calculated the cost based on the price tag on the items; not the invoice where it shows I paid less than regular price.

2. They didn't take into account CETA (no form in the package).

It was explained well by another member, but the gist is that duties are calculated based on the items manufacturing origin (in this case, Europe). Not on where they're shipped form (in this case, the US).

That's why Mr. Porter is still frustrating to deal with. They still pre-charge full duties (i.e. expired dutues) on items to Canada that are made in Europe. Ironically enough, they offered to wave duties for items made in the US.

 

[dad2bandm]

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It was explained well by another member, but the gist is that duties are calculated based on the items manufacturing origin (in this case, Europe). Not on where they're shipped form (in this case, the US).
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It's confusing. I thought that was just for importing, and not if the goods are actually then being sold in the USA to Canada. Probably CBSA agents don't know what they are doing half the time. Good luck.

 

[othertravel]

It's confusing. I thought that was just for importing, and not if the goods are actually then being sold in the USA to Canada. Probably CBSA agents don't know what they are doing half the time. Good luck.

It funny. US retailers pay duties for goods made in Europe. It's built into the price. But they can get a refund on the duty if they sell that item to a Canadian customer. It's rare they would pass on the savings though because of the complexity of the process.

 

[othertravel]

And it's happening again...

Holt Renfrew on bloor additional markdowns (as of today).

Highlights:
- Brioni ties for $49
- Brioni SCs for $999 (seersucker)
- An amazing DB Brioni suit in 42R in the $1300 range
- Canali cotton trousers for $49
- Brioni shoes marked down to $5-600 range.
- And cheap Berluti!

The DB suit had a lot of handwork (including button holes).

Holt's has the best sales amongst the major retailers (not including outlets).

Edit: They had this tie for $49. Picked one up.

https://www.brioni.com/ca/shop-product/men/tie_cod46553755fh.html

 

[KaleidoscopicK]

- And cheap Berluti!

Colour me curious, even though I shouldn't be buying anymore shoes after my Leatherfoot purchase.

 

[djdanniedee]

Curious as well. . How cheap are we talking about

 

[KaleidoscopicK]

Curious as well. . How cheap are we talking about

I assume it's in the three digit range, which is pretty cheap for Berluti given that they hover close to the $3000 range after taxes. I imagine it's $500-900.

 

[othertravel]

I saw berluti pants in the $2-300 range. Everything heavily marked down, including berluti polos.

 

[Sym]

Any good US proxies? Apparently Net-a-porter/Mr. Porter isn't shipping to PO boxes or mail forwarding services anymore.

 

[Viral]

Any good US proxies? Apparently Net-a-porter/Mr. Porter isn't shipping to PO boxes or mail forwarding services anymore.

PM me........

 

[bellyhungry]

PSA:

Winners at Cloverdale Mall has 2 pairs of AE made Ralph Lauren shoes.

- A pair of Saunders 12D in brown
- A pair of Sanderson 10D in black

Both for $199.

 

[NoNameNecessary]

Doesn’t HR outlet usually have a summer sale usually around this time of the year?

 

[othertravel]

Doesn’t HR outlet usually have a summer sale usually around this time of the year?

Ends Monday. LBM Sport Coats for $125, etc...

 

[dappercanadian]

Size 38, DB Cuccinelli SC for $599 at the HR Outlet.

 

[NoNameNecessary]

Ends Monday. LBM Sport Coats for $125, etc...

I thought they would have a special kicker for certain items. Didn’t receive any email