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Vitamins are your ticket to great health from ShipByMail!

No matter who we are, we all want to be healthy. With hectic lifestyles and even busier environments, vitamins and supplements can be a great way to give our bodies that extra boost. What’s better? While some health supplements cost an absolute fortune in some overseas markets, Canada has a wealth of reputable brands that sell high quality products at very competitive prices. If you visit Well.ca, Amazon.ca or other Canadian online retailers with a focus on Vitamins & Dietary Supplements, you’ll frequently see Best Sellers lists and rankings for a wide variety of trustworthy products. As a nation that frequently ranks at the top end of global Quality of Life scales, it is easy to see why health products from Canada have become a trusted worldwide source. Data shows the Canadian supplements industry continued an upward trend from $370 million in annual revenues back in 2015, with over 14 million Canadians using vitamins to [...]

By admin On August 24, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

What Kinds of Goods Can Be Exported from Canada ?

When it comes to buying good from Canada, there is an immeasurable bounty to choose from. Not only are Canadian prices extremely competitive on a global scale, but our variety and quality of goods are exceptional. Many top retail brands are Canadian, including Lululemon, MAC, Canada Goose, Aritzia and so many more. There are also hundreds of Canadian-based businesses that can provide a wealth of goods to your address in Canada in a single purchase, including Well.ca, Indigo.ca, MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) and so many more. At ShipByMail, your options are immense. Is anything off limits? The benefits of using a virtual mail address for shopping from Canada don’t stop at Canadian businesses. Even when you’re buying goods from non-Canadian companies, you can still gain huge financial benefits (as well as product availability) buying your goods from their Canadian outlets. Amazon.ca is a great example of one site where you can get affordable or free [...]

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

Why ShipByMail is the Dropshipper and Amazon Reseller’s newest BFF

Not everyone knows what drop shippers or Amazon Resellers are but if you do, it’s easy to understand how ShipByMail can be a Reseller’s biggest asset when it comes to managing stock. The advent of Amazon and e-business platforms like Shopify have made massive changes in the virtual marketplace. But if you deal in non-virtual goods, storage and logistics can still be an issue, regardless of your location, business model or size. If you’re an international business working in North America ShipByMail is your secret tool for huge savings on storage, product returns, overstock logistics and even pre-sale warehousing.Instead of hemorrhaging funds with high storage fees and inefficient logistics, ShipByMail is the dropshipper and Amazon reseller’s easy way to not only keep afloat but literally soar in the virtual resale market. While many ShipByMail clients use our services to purchase goods at competitive Canadian prices and save on international shipping fees for personal use, product resellers are [...]

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

Live in Australia? ShipByMail is your newest BFF (and your wallet’s BFF too!)

Australia is one of the most expensive places on the planet to buy retail goods, regardless of whether you do it in stores or online. If you are paid in Australian dollars, the good news is that your domestic buying power is stronger than that of an overseas visitor. But it still begs the question: why would you pay such high rates for goods purchased domestically when you can buy them elsewhere and save more money? From beer to breakfast, almost anything in Australia costs more. But for those items that can be shipped to your front door via your virtual mail address in Canada, you can find unbelievable savings through ShipByMail! Even better, those savings can really add up. Here’s how… If you’re looking at international pricing, Canada routinely beats the United States when it comes to Australian buying power. Simply put, the Canadian Dollar is lower than USD. The annual [...]

By admin On August 5, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

How quickly can I get my shipment?

At ShipByMail, it is our aim to get your packages to you as quickly as possible. Generally speaking, we aim to have your goods shipped from your ShipByMail virtual mail address in Canada to their final destination within 2-7 business days. Here are some general factors and considerations that can affect your shipping timeline… Shipping from the Point-of-Sale: Shipping from the Point-of-Sale: The shipping options you select at the original Point-of-Sale are additional to the 2-7 day shipment timeline when your package leaves the ShipByMail warehouse. If you purchase next-day-delivery of your item to your Canada addresses at our warehouse, you will receive it much more quickly than if you select a multi-day or ground shipment service. Hours of Operation:Please note that the ShipByMail warehouse is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time, meaning that we are unable to receive deliveries after business hours and on weekends. If you are purchasing an [...]

By admin On August 3, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Need Disposal of Overstock or Defective Items? ShipByMail Can Help!

With a primary business model that is focused on international shipments, it might seem strange to hear that some clients simply want their items destroyed. And yet, this is a reality for a portion of ShipByMail customers: they need items returned from a buyer but prefer not to invest in the additional costs of a return international shipment. There are a number of scenarios where businesses prefer to have their goods disposed of rather than returned: An international merchant needs to retrieve an item from a buyer, but the value of the item is less than the price of shipping. This means that it is more cost effective to dispose of the item than to ship it. An item is returned but is prohibited to be exported from Canada. An item is returned but is prohibited from being imported to the merchant’s country of residence. An item is returned but is simply unwanted. Whatever your reasons for wanting an item disposed of, [...]

By admin On August 2, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

Have Overstock? ShipByMail is your affordable ticket for transferring inventory out of the North American Market

If you have an international business with inventory in Canada or the US, you’ll know that it isn’t always easy to predict what volume of goods you’ll need and when. Even for online merchants, the management of inventory can be tricky at the best of times. As businesses, we buy when it’s affordable and sell whenever we can, but sometimes, those two different actions don’t line up perfectly. This is where ShipByMail can help! Particularly for Amazon resellers or other international e-business models that require local inventory, some businesses can get caught having too much stock that isn’t moving. The timing simply isn’t right. Rather than accruing heavy storage fees to keep your items where they are, it is often smarter to either move items to a more affordable storage location or also move them out of the region entirely. If you’re an international business working in North America,ShipByMail is your [...]

By admin On July 16, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 0 Comments

What is BuyForMe and how can it save you money?

BuyForMe is a service that enables users to bypass retail purchasing restrictions and qualify for tax exemptions in Canada. Not only can this save you money, but it’s also a handy way to avoid complications that may arise with international purchasing. While a high percentage of Canadian retailers accept international payment methods, some merchants have restrictions on the payment origin or method of payment used on their site. For whatever reason, some companies may only accept payment from Canadian sources or users. The great news is that ShipByMail’s BuyForMe service can bypass any purchasing restrictions. Another huge benefit to BuyForMe shoppers are the tax exemption savings. Items purchased and shipped directly to your Canadian mailing address are subject to all applicable domestic levies, including GST, a 5% Goods & Services Tax that is automatically applied to all domestic purchases. In addition, most provinces have an additional 7-10% PST (Provincial Sales Tax) or HST (Harmonized Sales Tax that [...]

By admin On July 9, 2021 Uncategorized BuyForMe, CBSA, easy savings, GST, HST, payment restrictions, PST, tax exempt, tax free shopping, taxes 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