Shipping from Dillon?

[Canuck223]

Since my last Dillon order, they have added a new page for foreign orders shipping quotes.

Only problem is they quote for FedEx. I've sent an e-mail asking if they will use USPS.

Anyone here know from recent experience?

 

[41 Colt]

I ended up phoning when I saw fedex on my quote. I asked if it could be changed to USPS and was told I needed to do international orders over the phone, so I re-ordered everything right over the phone, with USPS shipping. Cost $205 for a 650 and a case feeder with a bunch of dies, conversion kits and a few other things. I got hit for GST on each box (2) when they came though.

 

[CanAm]

$205 for just the shipping?

 

[Canuck223]

$205 for just the shipping?

4-5 years ago, shipping a 1050, a 650, and conversion kit cost me $400+

 

[CanAm]

Damn, glad I have a US box.

 

[667]

I received a package from Dillon today... A "Super Swage600"

Ordered it just before xmas via the Dillon Website... International orders are processed a little differently in that they calc. shipping and send you an email to confirm, but other than that no big deal.
Package came to my door via USPS and as a bonus CBSA didn't even open it and bill me tax

 

[twoshots]

I ended up phoning when I saw fedex on my quote. I asked if it could be changed to USPS and was told I needed to do international orders over the phone, so I re-ordered everything right over the phone, with USPS shipping. Cost $205 for a 650 and a case feeder with a bunch of dies, conversion kits and a few other things. I got hit for GST on each box (2) when they came though.

If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay CAD to your door total?
I'm considering about the same order, but I got burned pretty bad on my last US order (different co.)

 

[pdubois64]

I ordered a couple of case guages and they were shipped USPS.

 

[Ishootguns]

My order came Fedex with no problems except I missed the truck and went down to the depot to get the boxes.

 

[superbikejohn]

You can buy Dillon press and parts right hear in CANADA and pay like $20.00 to ship..Brian enos .com or reloaders bench..Take a look

 

[41 Colt]

If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay CAD to your door total?
I'm considering about the same order, but I got burned pretty bad on my last US order (different co.)

Nearly $400 in shipping and tax.

 

[Canuck223]

{snicker}

The quote for shipping USPS vs FedEx is $20 more.

 

[evan the cdn]

You can buy Dillon press and parts right hear in CANADA and pay like $20.00 to ship..Brian enos .com or reloaders bench..Take a look

www.mdgardner.com/dillon.htm is another option but I don't think shipping will be that cheap. The last time I mailed a pistol it was more than $20.

Brian Enos is in Arizona.

 

[Freedom Ventures]

{snicker}

The quote for shipping USPS vs FedEx is $20 more.

Careful not to get Fedex and UPS confused. (I know you're currently comparing USPS and Fedex, though)
Fedex doesn't charge ridiculous rates for customs clearance. They're generally pretty good.

 

[X-man]

There is something seriously wrong with a $200-$400 shipping cost, even given the weight! Last press I bought in the US was an RCBS ammo master. Cost me $45.00 via USPS Air Mail.

 

[Canuck223]

Careful not to get Fedex and UPS confused. (I know you're currently comparing USPS and Fedex, though)
Fedex doesn't charge ridiculous rates for customs clearance. They're generally pretty good.

How does $28 to clear a Bladetech DOH grab you?

 

[evan the cdn]

How does $28 to clear a Bladetech DOH grab you?

Same for me (except mine was a SRB holster).

 

[chemo]

but which dealer is best for buying dillon presses? (costwise)
Dillon directly?
P&D?
others?

 

[chemo]

nobody knows?

 

[evan the cdn]

nobody knows?

This whole thread is basically a discussion of your question. With the fluctuating cost of fuel and exchange rates the only way to get more concrete answers that will be valid at the point your ready to buy will be do get quotes yourself.