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How does the BFM process work?

When you’re going about your daily Canadian tax free shopping, most Canadian merchants are set up to accommodate international shoppers, but at times our members will encounter a Canadian retailer that may only accept Canadian credit cards and/or a Canadian billing address, requires payment through PayPal or money order, and won’t accept payment by check or wire transfer. This can be a major hurdle when you’re trying to shop tax free from Canada. Fortunately, ShipByMail’s BuyForMe service removes these obstacles letting you shop tax free from Canada easier, while giving you access to more of the products Canada has to offer! With BuyForMe, you have yet another added benefit for all your cheap shipping from Canada. This service is meant to make things easier and seamless for you when you’re doing any international shipping with a few obstacles. How Does it Work? Just like tax free shopping from Canada BFM is a very simple process. All you do is simply provide our [...]

By Rebecca On June 25, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

CanCon Nostalgia

There are so many things that just scream Canada. Whether you’re an expat, a visitor or an overseas Canadian enthusiast, there is a lot to explore in the exciting world of CanCon. Here is a small sample among the many things that are loveable about Canada. Ketchup Chips (as listed by Chatelaine magazine) As the saying goes: West Coast Best Coast. Check out these eight top West Coast brands to see what everyone is raving about!Yes, you read that correctly. Ketchup chips are TRULY Canadian and come from a variety of brands in varying shapes and textures. Whether you like a classic chip, ripple, kettle chip or even an unconventional ketchup rice cake, Canadian retailers like Superstore, Save On Foods or Amazon.ca are just a sample of online retailers that have you covered. [...]

By admin On June 23, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Bypass Dropshipping Pitfalls with the help of ShipByMail!

Do you run a dropshipping enterprise? Or, are you researching this model for your next business venture? Either way, you will know that dropshipping is not without its hiccups… As a third-party shipping e-merchant, this alternate distribution model moves goods directly between the supplier and customer without any inventory coming into your possession. It’s a popular business strategy, with platforms like Shopify bringing this client accessibility to small-to-medium businesses around the Globe. But, there’s a lot to consider. Dropshipping means using multiple suppliers to send goods to clients practically anywhere. On top of these logistics, dropshippers need to consider complications from defective items, fulfillment hiccups, product returns, shipping delays or export/import issues. So, what happens when things go amiss? ShipByMail is here to help! What can ShipByMail do for you? One of the golden rules in dropshipping is to offer exceptional customer service. This is the best way [...]

By admin On June 21, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Mother’s Day Savings are Here!

Find that perfect gift to show Mom your love, all without breaking the bank In Canada, Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This means our market is flush with great gift ideas and deals for the most important women in our lives. Even if your country doesn’t celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, you still have great opportunities to save on all the gifts that mom’s love. Even if your Mother’s Day has already passed, May is a great time to find incredible savings to treat your mom any time of the year or get a jump on savings for the next Mother’s Day on the calendar. So, here’s to the Mom’s we love! There are so many great sources for Mother’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 Mom. Whatever Mom’s [...]

By admin On June 19, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Get the Jump on Cancon Exclusives!

Nerd out, Canada style, with the very best in Fan-favourite CanCon Exclusives With roughly 37 million inhabitants and counting, Canada has a surprisingly massive fan-culture base. This population, along with our nerd-worthy exports, mean a significant number of CanCon exclusives are available at retailers and resellers alike. Whether it’s LEGO®, Funko or beyond, we have the ticket on how you can get those items shipped to you overseas without breaking the bank. Toys’R’Us LEGO® exclusives Canada is very fortunate to have Toys’R’Us, whose Canadian business has thrived both online, as well as in their brick-and-mortar stores. Their powerful distribution model means that toy enthusiasts can really take advantage of awesome deals, especially when it comes to LEGO® exclusives. If you are a LEGO® fan, you really need to pay attention to their regular slate of deals from Toys’R’Us. In Canada, they are truly one [...]

By admin On June 18, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Ship To Taiwan

Shipping Costs Duties & Taxes Prohibited Items Transit Times PAYABLE DUTIES & TAXES FOR ITEMS SHIPPED TO TAIWAN Taiwan does not have a duty free allowance for imports. Taxes are payable upon delivery of the package to Taiwan, not when they are sent from your virtual mailing address or your virtual mailing addresses.As a result, the value of all goods is taxable and is required for the overall package forward shipment. ShipByMail Promise We guarantee the safety of your forward packages to ShipByMail. If your purchased goods arrive to ShipByMail virtual mail addressesin Canada in substandard condition, we will notify you and pause the shipment: this way, you won’t pay duties on products that have to be returned/exchanged with the original provider. HOW LONG WILL MY SHIPMENT TAKE? Express Shipping from the [...]

By admin On June 15, 2021 country 0 Comments

Well.ca is Your Gateway to Health

Since their operation began in 2008, Guelph, Ontario based Well.ca has quickly been establishing itself as a reputable e-commerce retailer in natural household and personal health products. Their substantial supply of products crosses a huge range of lifestyle categories. Here, we list the brand favourites that drive business, showing that Well.ca can be an important part of your health regimen no matter where you are located. Vitamins & Supplements Naturopath favourites like Canadian-based Genestra Brand from Seroyal tops our list of favourite professional supplements. Well.ca’s collection spans everything from vitamins to probiotics, to fish oils and digestive enzymes and everything in between. Instagram: @seroyalbrands Beauty & Skincare [...]

By admin On June 14, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Tdot Central

Ask anyone from Toronto and they will tell you they live in the centre of the universe. As Canada’s largest city, the capital of Ontario is certainly a major cultural and social hub of Canadian style. Torontonians are unapologetically proud of their home and aren’t afraid to share it with the world. Here are the top emerging Toronto and Ontario brands making waves across the planet. October’s Very Own (aka OVO) Since Canadian hip hop superstar Drake started OVO Clothing in 2011, this collaboration with Roots Canada has been expanding its retail reach, opening stores in Toronto, LA, New York, Vancouver and London. The operation is known for collaborations with artists, brands and celebrities, including Timberland, Roots, Takashi Murakami, Alpha Industries, and Woolrich. [...]

By admin On June 12, 2021 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 [...]

By admin On June 10, 2021 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 and is [...]

By admin On June 9, 2021 Uncategorized 0 Comments