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I would try Dry Dock Models of Canada or Cornwall Model Boats of UK. They should have most of what you may need.
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I can't even get them to respond to the simple question of whether they will ship to a military APO address
What is it you are trying to get, a kit, some parts, or something else?
Allan
Do they give any reason why they don't ship to Canada anymore?
This note is at the top of their website:
"Due to High Tariffs and Upcoming Postal Strike, we are not shipping to Canada at the moment"
"Due to High Tariffs and Upcoming Postal Strike, we are not shipping to Canada at the moment"
It's easy to miss. It's pretty small text.Yes and if I could read I would have caught that lol
Pipe dreams oh well have enough in the stach for a life time lol.
Bobby K
There is no upcoming postal strike and in my opinion the tariff is a bogus
Check out https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/dte-acl/est-cal-eng.html. It appears to be legit. Assuming the model is made in Denmark, the kit cost is $400 US and considering the kit is a toy, I came up with $0 in duty and $71.76CND in taxes for $552 CND value. That was for Ontario, so other provinces may be different.
Allan
Allan
GSTalways been charged at import in Canada ,nothing new there even on very low valu parcels ,I am not aware of any tariffs but who knows these days
I'm just the messenger.
Even if there are, if I lived in Canada, there are enough top quality choices at Model Ship Dockyard to fill several lifetimes. We too often get hung up with a name like Wasa, Victory etc. and don't seem to thoroughly investigate other choices. I get it though (built two Victories from scratch 40+ years ago) but there are now more choices than ever before. With both kits and thousands of contemporary plans, contracts, logs, etc. there is no shortage of information and things for us to do.
Allan
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Do you have any friends here in the U.S.? Have it delivered there and then make a road-trip. Just thinkin', kinda.
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Got an email from Model Expo today, telling me that because of the postal strike and the high cost of tariffs they stopped shipping to Canada. ?? Sadly I tryed different ways, sending to a sister in the U S, exchange rate, plus shipping and gas to go there, and back the cost is over 800. Canadain. So poop,that's depressing. Oh well I got a stash. But thank you Model Expo for your response
Bobby K
Bobby K
Model Expo's explanation aligns with the current situation: a Canada Post strike is causing major shipping disruptions, and high tariffs are making cross-border shipments more expensive. Many U.S. sellers have temporarily stopped shipping to Canada for these reasons. There is no U.S. postal strike, but the Canada Post strike and tariffs are real and are affecting U.S.-to-CanadaGot an email from Model Expo today, telling me that because of the postal strike and the high cost of tariffs they stopped shipping to Canada. ?? Sadly I tryed different ways, sending to a sister in the U S, exchange rate, plus shipping and gas to go there, and back the cost is over 800. Canadain. So poop,that's depressing. Oh well I got a stash. But thank you Model Expo for your response
Bobby K
Based on current information, Model Expo's decision to stop shipping to Canada due to a "postal strike and the high cost of tariffs" is likely referencing two real and significant disruptions affecting cross-border shipping between the U.S. and Canada:
1. Canada Post Strike
- Canada Post received official strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in May 2025, with strike action expected to begin as early as May 23, 2025 This has led to widespread warnings of shipping delays, fulfillment freezes, and suspended acceptance of new mail items by Canada Post during the strike period.
- U.S. sellers, including e-commerce businesses, have reported difficulties shipping to Canada as a result, with many suspending or rerouting shipments to avoid packages being stranded. High Tariffs
- In March 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada, and Canada retaliated with its tariffs, including a 25% import tariff on U.S. goods entering Canada. These tariffs have significantly increased the cost of cross-border shipping and goods, directly impacting both businesses and consumers
- Many retailers and shippers have cited these tariffs as a reason for suspending or reconsidering shipping to Canada, as the added costs make it less viable for both sellers and buyers.