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Toys R Us Still Alive In Canada

It definitely came as a shock to many nostalgic shoppers and kids across the USA when Toys R Us closed its doors forever in 2018. Overly sad social media posts, and bitter memes popped up all over the internet while the news publicized the closure all the way to the very end. Discounted items sat on the shelves until the shelves were empty, and in a way tax free shopping in Canada seemed just a little sad for once. Well turn those frowns upside down because Toys R Us is still alive in Canada today! Despite eight harrowing months of bankruptcy, Toys R Us President Melanie Teed-Murch is on a mission to spread awareness that Toys R Us is alive and well in Canada, which of course allows those abroad in the neighboring country of the United States to shop tax free from Canada via a virtual mailing address and package forwarders. With 82 stores Canada wide, nearly ten million [...]

By admin On August 10, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The Best Gifts For Expectant Mothers Sold in Canada

Being an expectant mother can be the most exciting time in your entire life. From baby showers, to painting the nursery, there’s a lot to look forward to and start planning. So don’t let buying baby items for yourself or someone you know become riddled with shipping fees and headaches. Below are some must have baby items for expectant mothers! GAP BABY BRANNAN BEAT RIBBED HOODIE SWEATER Priced at CND$46.08, keep your baby warm and ready for fall and winter while also looking stylish with this Gap brand ribbed hoodie. With high quality fabric, it’s the perfect gift to splurge on some tax-free shopping from Canada. GAP BABY GARTER PANTS If you’re an expectant mother who is all set in the shirt department for your new bundle of joy then now’s the time to focus on buying some pants. Priced at CND$26.31, these Gap brand pants best suited for some Canadian Tax Free Shopping will give your baby an eloquent [...]

By Rebecca On August 2, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Canadian Products of The Year: 2019

It’s that time of the year again; a time where Canada celebrates its top selling and most raved about products of the last twelve months. From beauty products, to dry shampoo, all the way down to delicious bite-sized snacks, today we recap some of the Canadian products that took home all the glory in 2019. And stay tuned to the end of this post to find out how you can enjoy some tax free shopping in Canada. NUDE BY NATURE CONCEALER A product that would be great for some Canadian tax free shopping falls in the Beauty category. Nude by Nature swept consumers off their feet with its Perfect Concealer- best for dark circles and those pesky imperfections, this product retails for CDN$24.00. L’OREAL PARIS INVISIBLE DRY SHAMPOO FRESH CRUSH In the dry shampoo category, with a retail price of CDN$9.99, you do need a Canadian address to get your hands on a solution that volumizes hair without any water. With [...]

By admin On August 1, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

ShipByMail and Returns

Sometimes, things just don’t work out. Wrong size, wrong style, wrong time. Whatever your reason for returning an item, we need that to correct the problem swiftly. As with all international merchants, Canadian mail returns are time sensitive. They’re a problem that needs to be corrected so you can move on, or have the correct item as fast as possible. If you have purchased an item to send to your Canada address and used ShipByMail’s package forwarding services, we have the lowdown for what you need to know when managing your returns. Returns through ShipByMail are easiest if they haven’t yet left our warehouse to be forwarded your way. With our handy photography service, we can send you images to help you ensure that the item we’ve received is exactly the product you want, in the condition you want. But once the item has been forwarded on to you from your virtual mail address in Canada [...]

By admin On August 1, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Your Unique Virtual Mailing Address with ShipByMail

At ShipByMail, we manage a significant volume of shipments across the globe. While it’s important to keep sight of this bigger picture, we build our reputation on giving each client the individual attention and service they deserve. This starts with your unique virtual mailing address. What is my unique virtual mailing address? Your unique virtual mailing address is just for you. It is like a home-away-from-home to receive all your goods and purchases before they are forwarded to their final destination. This unique address acts as a safe space for both your account and your items, keeping everything bundled so that it is handled efficiently and securely. Not only does the unique virtual mailing address give you peace of mind, but it is a way for us to organize and administer both your digital account and physical assets within the ShipByMail system. Using your ShipByMail dashboard, you are also able to communicate with us to let us [...]

By admin On July 16, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Using ShipByMail for international product returns? Our handy photography service gives you the peace of mind to know your product is in good shape

Managing inventory can be tricky at the best of times, especially when it’s been in someone else’s hands. If you are an international business, not only do you entrust other businesses with fulfillment but you also deal with customers remotely. Especially once the product has been fulfilled, we want to help ensure that returns are happening for the right reasons, plus understand the condition of the item being returned. At ShipByMail, we aim to remove the surprise from the returns and stock management process. Not only do we want to give you the best possible savings for your business, but we can also provide cost effective tools to help make decisions that positively affect your bottom line. This is why ShipByMail offers photography services, to provide our clients with advance condition checks and product verification. As a business owner, this gives you the peace of mind to know you are receiving what you expect and give [...]

By admin On July 16, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Awesome gifts for the Dad in your life

Get the jump on these In Canada, Father’s Day is a great opportunity to do the things Dads love most. Often, that means keeping it simple, relaxing, getting outside and enjoying some great food. Fortunately, Canadians not only have access to the great outdoors but many awesome retailers for getting Dad the best Father’s Day gifts around. So, here’s to Dads everywhere as we celebrate the top gifts for those sweet outdoorsy types! There are so many great sources for Father’s Day gifts in Canada. Here’s our Top 5: Amazon.ca From candles to cookwear, fashions and jewelry, Amazon.com is a one-stop-shop for anything Dad. Whatever Dad’s interest, there are deals to be had. Even if you are an Amazon Prime member, you can still arrange free domestic shipping in Canada to your virtual address at ShipByMail. Plus, you get to circumvent the exorbitant costs of international direct [...]

By admin On July 15, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Canada’s Sexy Sustainable Swimwear Superheros

Canada has a reputation for cold winters and wide-open spaces; things that don’t really shout the word “beach”.Increasingly, what Canada is known for is environmentalism; innovation in design and engineering that focuses on ethics and sustainability. What’s more, these stunning Canadian swimwear designers have truly made a name for themselves on the world stage, mixing sexy style and creative design to make gorgeous and ethical beachwear. Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub, heading to the lake or hitting up the beach this summer, these three designers will surely inspire you to buy eco-friendly Canadian. Anna Kosturova Well before her designs started gracing the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimwear Editions, Vancouver-based Anna Kosturova had been turning heads with her incredible designs. Her sustainable swimwear and clothing lines in crochet and silk exude bohemian luxury, making her collections equally at home on the festival field as they are [...]

By admin On July 10, 2019 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Terrific Swimwear Textiles

Canada is a country of texture and landscapes. As the second largest nation on the planet, we have terrain like no other, from the boreal forests and arctic to our dual shores and wide prairie expanse in between. With such gorgeous geographic texture, it is unsurprising that so many Canadian designers are making gorgeous use of pattern and adorned textiles in their collections. What may be surprising are the numbers of Canadian swimwear brands that are delighting fans across the globe with their use of colour and shape. Canada is home to an amazing wealth of hot and emerging niche brands, including these burgeoning swimwear labels. We list the Top 6 emerging designers making bright and beautiful swimwear to delight water fans everywhere. Andrea Iyamah Based in Ontario, this Nigerian brand is a [...]

By admin On June 6, 2019 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Exciting new things are afoot at ShipByMail

We are delighted to announce that as of today, Monday, May 27, 2019, ShipByMail will officially begin operations at our new Canadian warehouse. This represents a new chapter in our thriving forward package business. With a growing base of international clients and businesses who benefit from our unique virtual mail services, we are grateful for your support as we expand into the future. All current account holders will have received an email and notice on their dashboard announcing our new Canadian mailing address: Unit 3130 580 Seaborne Avenue [Add your unique Suite ID here] Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 0M3 CANADA When purchasing goods for package forwarding from ShipByMail, please ensure you use this new mailing address, along with your unique suite ID. At ShipByMail, we are incredibly proud of the growth we’ve experienced since we began our company. It is thanks to our amazing clients that we have been able to expand our operation. This new location means increased space, with an ability [...]

By admin On May 31, 2019 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments