Attn Canadians: e-Retailer Shipping Methods for You!

[ShanaG]

I got tired of repeatedly searching e-Retailer sites to find that they use costly shipping methods to Canada (services that collect brokerage fees upon delivery, like UPS, DHL, FedEx, or are just plain expensive).
Get your favourite stores added! Let me know if there are any errors.

Remember to search AF for discount codes! The main page has a bunch under the header ("authentic") but also check out the Online Sales Section.


**CAVEAT EMPTOR**
1. Please note that sometimes stores say that they ship by USPS but still use courier services, so this list is just a general guideline.
2. Use the Search function to find out if others had poor experiences with the store you are interested in purchasing from, in case there are known problems.



Here's a compilation of some of the more common stores I've seen pop up and/or have special AF codes:

ALWAYS FREE
(link) CoutureCandy.com (USPS Priority = free "Ground" option upon check-out, confirmed with CS)
(link) Lululemon.com - Free shipping by FedEx Ground to Canada and USA (or Canada Post for some rural routes and PO boxes). Cannot ship to Saskatchewan.
(link) MonaMoore.com - Free shipping by Canada Post Express in Canada and US. NOT free for sale items ($20-$40 charge); Montreal-based
(link) RevolveClothing.com - always free (USPS)
(link) ShopBop.com - always free (UPS Express - NO BROKERAGE FEES) (Thanks azia!)
(link) Well.ca

FREE WITH MINIMUM ORDER
(link) AmericanApparel.ca - free for orders > $50 (or else $8; Canada Post, shipped from Montreal warehouse)
(link) CakeBeauty.com - free for orders > $75 (or else $6 by Canada Post)
(link) Forever21.com - free for orders > $75 (Purolator; shipped from Canadian warehouse so no import/duty fees, confirmed with CS)
(link) JJDenim.com - free for orders > $150 ($15 for orders < $150; USPS 3-5 Day Global Express) - Verify USPS and not DHL when ordering (link)
(link) LabelSpree.com - free for orders > $100 ($7 for orders < $100; USPS, confirmed with CS) (Thanks vonnie and fadingdreams!)
(link) LuxeLabel.com - free for orders > $150 (or else $10, Canada Post) (Thanks exquisite09!)
(link) PleaseMum.com - Free over $100CAD, or else $5.95 flat rate to Canada and US (Canada Post or UPS), based in Vancouver
(link) Roots.com - free for order over $100CAD, or Standard ($4.50; $17.95 Express (Purolator)
(link) Sephora.com - free for orders > $120CAD, or Standard ($10); Expedited ($16)
(link) ShopAria.ca - Canada Post, free for orders over $400 (or all Canadian orders have free shipping; two different messages. I emailed to clarify.)
(link) ShopDressOnline.com - free for orders > $200 (or else $10); Please request USPS in Comments section of your order. (Thanks azia!) Store reviews here.
(link) SmashBoutique.com - free for orders > $200 ($20 for orders < $200; USPS 3-5 Day Global Express)
(link) Stylefly.ca - free for orders > $150 CAD (Canada Post $12-$20); Will price-match! (details)

USPS AND CANADA POST
(link) AE.com - $25+ USPS Express (escalating cost based on order amount)
(link) AfflictionClothingStore.com (includes Sinful line) - Global Priority (Thanks Brainstormer!)
(link) ArmaniExchange.com - Ground ($8); Express ($15) (Canada Post; phone in order to ship by UPS @ $30-120, confirmed with CS)
(link) BareNecessities.com - uses BorderFree, all fees calculated at check-out
(link) BillionDollarBabies.com - $22
(link) BleuClothing.com - Priority ($39.95 flat rate)
(link) ChickDowntown.com - Standard ($22), Express ($65)
(link) DJPremium.com - Priority ($16-$79); also, FedEx Economy ($20-$99) (Thanks azia!)
(link) EverydayMinerals.com
(link) FashionChateau.com - Express ($38 for orders < $500)
(link) Folica.com - $15+; Disclaimer: "Non-expedited packages shipped to Canada are generally shipped via USPS International Priority" but my Canada Standard order shipped via UPS Expedited (Thanks asiandiva!)
(link) Funkylala.com - Enter USPS Flat Rate Shipping in the Comments box at checkout. You’ll have to select another option, and your order will be updated manually when it is received. USPS Flat Rate to Canada is $10. (according to their CS)
(link) GlamGirlBoutique.com - Priority (up to 4 items - $16 or $20); Express (up to 8 items - $25 or $29); get quote for order over 8 items
(link) GothamCityOnline.com/Canada - Priority (incl. tracking+insurance; $15 first item, $7.50 each additional) (Thanks geebs!)
(link) GravityPope.com - Canada Post, C$15 for first item and $5 for each additional item
(link) iThreads.com
(link) IvyBlue.com - Priotity ($16), Express ($23)
(link) Jeanery.com - $35 *also UPS for $15 (Thanks kukulkann!)
(link) NationalJeanCompany.com - Express (eg. $23 for 1 pair of jeans) *UPS is also an option
(link) nvClothing.com - Priority ($15 for first item, +$3 for each additional item)
(link) PinkMascara.com - Express ($25)
(link) RonHerman.com - Express ($25 +$5 for each additional item) *UPS Expedited also available at $60 +$5 for each additional item
(link) ShopEmilyGrace.com - contact customerservice@shopemilygrace.com for costs (confirmed with CS)
(link) ShopEpic.com - Express ($17-$35)
(link) ShopHouseOfSpy.com - $7 Standard, $12 Express (Canada Post), based in Toronto
(link) ShopRubySky.com - Standard Free to BC or $15 to Rest of Canada, Express $10 to BC or $25 to Rest of Canada (Canada Post), based in Vancouver
(link) SpreadTheGoodLife.com - Air/Priority/Parcel/Express; code: "authentic" for 5% off
(link) SwayAndCake.com - Express
(link) TheHipChick.com - Priority or Express (tested with $120 dress; Priority $25 or Express $32)
(link) TheStyleRocket.com - Express
(link) UniversalGear.com - Standard ($23.95)
(link) Venus.com - Air ($5-$20)
(link) Yoogi's Closet.com - Priority ($19.95)

FIFTYONE GLOBAL CHECKOUT - all fees calculated at checkout, no additional costs on delivery; returns may be difficult (details)
(link) Anthropologie.com
(link) Overstock.com - Standard and Express (most items)
(link) Saks.com

PUROLATOR
(link) CharlotteRusse.com (don't know about surprise fees...can anyone comment?)
(link) HollisterCo.ca - Purolator ($15-$35, based on purchase amount; buyer is responsible for taxes; shipped within Canada so no duty) (Thanks 29*forever!)
(link) LaSenza.com - $5.50+ (escalating based on order amount)

UPS (Beware of heavy brokerage fees with Standard service)
(link) DesignsByStephene.com - Expedited ($46 +$3 for each additional item)
(link) eModa.com - $20 (+$5 for each additional item)
(link) EyesLipsFace.com - $14.95 ($6.95 off for orders > $75)
(link) FreePeople.com - $7.95 + $45 for duty and taxes *USPS used for the Territories
(link) HauteLook.com - Standard (confirmed with CS); sign up with idalis@authenticforum.com
(link) InternationalCheckout.com - they handle shipping for a long list of stores, and you can choose to pay duty+taxes at checkout (CS says brokerage fees would also be included)
(link) JCrew.com - Ground ($6-$23.50)
(link) Kultic.com - $31
theOutnet.com | Discount designer fashion outlet | Designer womenswear and accessories - Express ($25)
(link) ShopJake.com - Expedited
(link) ShopTwigs.com - Expedited
(link) Tobi.com - Expedited ($29)
(link) UrbanOutfitters.com - Standard ($30-$40)
(link) VibeTheBoutique.com - Express ($30)
(link) VictoriasSecret.com - UPS for packages > 1lb, CanadaPost for packages < 1lb (in general, according to CS), check-out includes import fees (30%?)
(link) Yoox.com - Standard ($10-$25); Express ($25-$40)

FedEx
(link) BustedTees.com - Priority ($17.99 + $3 for each additional item)
(link) NeimanMarcus.com - Standard ($25.50-$44); Priority (add $10); duty+brokerage calculated at checkout
(link) PlanetFunk.com - $55
(link) Saks.com - call 1.877.551.SAKS (7257) to order by phone; shipping charges include brokerage, taxes, duty. (No charges on delivery, confirmed by CS)

DHL
(link) Bluefly.com - $34 for orders < $300, $45 for orders > $300
(link) Karmaloop.com (Thanks 6o4xbaaby-!)
(link) Nordstrom.com (order by fax or phone, see details below, confirmed with CS) (Thanks vonnie!)
(link) RockAndRepublic.com (Thanks Brainstormer! Confirmed with CS)
(link) Zappos.com - $10 (but super-heavy import fees - eg. $169 Cole Haan flats had $60 import fees added)

NO SHIPPING TO CANADA
(link) Beauty.com (suggests AccessUSA)
(link) Bloomingdales.com
(link) BlueBee.com - "BlueBee.com offers international shipping on a discretionary basis. Please contact customer service."
(link) Drugstore.com (suggests AccessUSA)
(link) Endless.com
(link) JBandMe.com
(link) Macys.com
(link) Newport-News.com (suggests AccessUSA)
(link) RueLaLa.com - sign up with idalis@authenticforum.com
(link) ShopDetour.com
(link) SmartBargains.com

[azia]

you are FREAKIN' AWESOMEEEEEEEEE.

i'd like to add Active Endeavors to the list of FREE canadian shipping. however, they use UPS so you need to contact them and request to send USPS instead (this from the CS guy i e-mailed)

[vonnie]

Originally Posted by azia

you are FREAKIN' AWESOMEEEEEEEEE.

i'd like to add Active Endeavors to the list of FREE canadian shipping. however, they use UPS so you need to contact them and request to send USPS instead (this from the CS guy i e-mailed)

On the AE site it says:

Canadian Orders (Effective March 24th, 2008):

Orders over $100 qualify for free expedited shipping. Orders less than $100 will be charged $20 for UPS expedited service.

So it's only free if you spend $100. Otherwise it's $20

I hate how they always have "hidden" fees like that... "oh it's free... if you spend XXX amount."

[azia]

really???? i could've sworn it was for ANYTHING....maybe they recently changed it? that sucks...

[annieboughtjeans]

Woooow this is awesome

[silverlightning]

yayyy...thanks for doing this!!!!!

[6o4xbaaby-]

Karmaloop.com uses DHL. I had to learn the hard way.
Thanks by doing this by the way.

[vonnie]

OH OH OH!

I checked out Labelspree.com

Domestic Ground Shipping

* FREE Ground Shipping on all orders over $100 within the United States and Canada
* $6.95 on domestic orders under $100
* Delivery within in 5-7 business days

So I'm not sure if we're considered Domestic or not? So I don't know if the latter applies to us?

Although we ARE on the "international countries we ship to" list.
LabelSpree Shipping Policies, Methods, and Rates

[ShanaG]

Thanks Vonnie.
Actually I found that a lot of e-Retailers exclude Canada from "International" or make a distinction. Maybe a lot of people inquire if Canada is included?

When I enter in a fake order on LabelSpree.com, there is indeed free shipping for orders > $100 for US and Canada. They also require ID for international orders.
US orders are shipped by UPS, so I am also waiting on an email to confirm that shipping to Canada is via USPS.

Great! Now I want to buy a dress from them!

[babypoison]

yay thanks

[Laina]

WOW, thank you so much!!

[Brainstormer]

Originally Posted by 6o4xbaaby-

Karmaloop.com uses DHL. I had to learn the hard way.
Thanks by doing this by the way.

So does Rock & Republic's official store. Sent me my two hoodies via DHL Express. Ok ok, I got them in two days (paid thursday night, received them monday morning) but still... both were worth $317, paid $118 cust0ms and brokers fees
I don't mind paying customs but brokers fees make me want to kill.
DHLBrainstormer
Thanks for the address though, I'll stick to sites offering USPS

[fadingdreams]

Pretty sure Labelspree does ship USPS because when I ordered a pair of COH I didn't have to pay any brokerage fees

[geebs]

Discount Shoes and Boots for Men and Women at Gotham ships UPS but you pay a small brokerage fee beforehand and no charge when they deliver. They also sell on ebay.

[ShanaG]

^ Has this been your experience?
The website has the following posted:

All packages to Canadian customers are shipped via USPS Global Priority Mail for prompt, reliable delivery and include FREE tracking and $100 insurance to ALL Canadian address - including Post Office Boxes. Shipping rates (excluding duties, fees, etc.) are posted with every item and multiple item discounts do apply.

Duties, taxes and fees are not collected by Gotham City Onlnie and may be due to Canadian customs at or prior to delivery.

Either way it sounds good! I'll add under USPS with your note. Thanks!

[geebs]

Maybe they changed their policy. It has been about a year since I've bought anything from them.

[vonnie]

Oh, Nordstrom does ship to Canada, but you just have to phone in your order.
I remember another Af member telling me that, so

[azia]

Originally Posted by vonnie

Oh, Nordstrom does ship to Canada, but you just have to phone in your order.
I remember another Af member telling me that, so

anyone have details on this? price...shipping method?

[fadingdreams]

^ I think it's $25+ (not 100% sure, cuz it was a long time ago!) but yes, when I ordered from them I got it SUPER fast (like 3 days!!) but then I got a bill in the mail about a month later for handling, etc. I can't remember what service they use though, sorry!

[ShanaG]

Yes, you can order by fax or phone, but there are likely brokerage/import fees:

Thank you for contacting Nordstrom regarding shipping to Canada.

The good news is that we do ship internationally. However, the order must be placed via fax or phone. Currently, our website is not set up to ship internationally. You can, however, have an international billing address and a US shipping address. This is a good option if you have friends or family in the US, and then they can ship the package directly to you. If you wish to place your order via phone, you can reach us at 800.933.3365 or 206.303.4700. We are open 24 hours/day, seven days/week for your convenience. Any Personal Shopper who answers the phone can help you.

If you wish to place your order via fax, you can do so at 866.404.1852 or 206.303.6130. For faxed orders, please include the following information:

- Your complete billing address and phone number.
- Your complete shipping address and phone number if different than your billing information.
- All merchandise information including the item name, item number, size, color and price.
- Your credit card number with the expiration date.
- The bank phone number listed on the back of your credit card.

International shipping costs vary by country. The estimated shipping charge to Canada would be $ 35.00. Shipping charges do not include any duties or customs to be paid on the merchandise. The duties and custom fees are to be paid by the recipient.
Please note: We are unable to ship cosmetics and fragrance products or vendor-shipped items internationally. Typically, vendor shipped items can be identified as having a quoted delivery time frame of 5 ? 8 business days or longer.

ETA:

Thank you for contacting Nordstrom with your inquiry about the shipping service we use for International orders.

The shipping service that we employ is DHL. If there are any duties or Tariffs that are due, they are collected at the time of delivery.

[m.sou]

nordstrom totally will ship to canada, you can even ship from a store in the states to canada. i've had boots sent up from nordstrom in downtown seattle. i think i paid $18 for shipping..but they ended up sending it express so i had to pay a bunch of fees

[blam]

can we get this stickied?

[asiandiva]

This is awesome!

[TLMdenim]

so great - thank you! Ditto the previous poster who asked if we can sticky this!? Are there enough Canadians to warrant it????!!! Please!

[luckysamoyed]

You forgot Ssense- shipping is free!