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Originally Posted by Picus
The $300 wouldn't be shipping, it's because UPS would have to "broker" the package through customs, and they do that based on value. It's usually ~6%, which of $2000 is $300. That's ON top of duty/tax, so you would be looking at ~$600 in tax/brokerage/etc to bring it in. Ironically the shipping charge would be less than $25. Heh.
What I did was ship to a friend in NY state, he will ship to me via USPS (which I have learned can be tracked as you mentioned earlier). Done and done. USPS does not charge brokerage, an 9/10 times the packages get through with duty charges only, rarely they make you pay a broker to bring it in, but you can do that for under $50. UPS just gouges you on it. In fact there is a class action lawsuit against them about it.
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Excellent, glad it worked out for you.
If any of you Canucks ever need someone to provide this same service for you, look no further than Fairly Reliable SuperBee's Canadian Shipping Services. I'd be happy to take your money... er... I mean help you get the good stuff to Canada.
Seriously, though, if anyone up north does need help with this, let me know. I'd be happy to help.