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fibertech · 06-09-2006, 11:08 PM

The exchange has shifted dramatically. Today, the rate is 90 cents US to buy a Loonie and $1.10 CDN to buy a Greenback. It is almost even. -Derek

**bobj3** · 06-09-2006, 11:32 PM

Derek

If I have lets say 900.oo bucks to pay for a saw at Grizzly in the USA ,how much would that be in canadian money ? ? and would I need to pay what it would cost in Canada.
I think you can see what I'm going for.
I have never been to Canada as you can tell..I got a item or two off ebay but it's not the same.

Thanks
Bj

fibertech · 06-09-2006, 11:55 PM

Bob, you are talking roughly $1000 CDN. I think you were right in mentioning Grizzly. Even though they don't ship to Canada, perhaps they can put an item FOB Bellingham to any carrier that you want. I drove up there and picked up my bandsaw and had it is about 5 minutes. The place is huge. They claim to have their entire catalog in stock. -Derek

**bobj3** · 06-10-2006, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the info Derek

I did call Grizzly and they said "we don't ship to Canada but you can come by and pick it up here in Bellingham, we have a trade agreement with the tool mfg. in Canada not to sale Grizzly tools in Canada BUT you must have a USA check or a USA Cert.Check or a USA money order or US green backs, CASH "
We have many canadian customers but no wholesales that we know about.

I buy many items from Grizzly and I'm always happy with the items I get from them.

Bj

kenadian · 06-10-2006, 08:57 AM

That's where the problem lies; I've bought tons of smaller items from the US (ebay, companies etc..) and on a few occasions I got dinged for customs/import fees, because some items came either UPS or fedex etc.. And they add their "fees" in there as well (calling it a "brokerage fee"). So now, I ask 1st their method of shipping, I rather have stuff sent USPS; even if they declare the total amount on the customs label (some mark it as a "gift", with a lower $$ value) but many times shipping this way doesn't include insurance.

This is why I was looking for a dealer/company in Canada. I might be heading to the US in October, for a couple hockey games (Sudbury Wolves OHL) as we went to both Saginaw and Plymouth last year. We are looking at going there again, (wife likes the shopping in Saginaw) and tool outlets/dealers in those areas?
If she can do some shopping so can I......
Thanks, Ken

jerrymayfield · 06-10-2006, 09:31 AM

The General tools are made in Canada.

Regards

Jerry

fibertech · 06-10-2006, 09:37 AM

If your team played my Seattle Thunderbirds, you'de have it made. Grizzly has a place in Muncie Pennsylvania. That might be close. -Derek

**Mike** · 06-10-2006, 11:41 AM

Ken, Why didn't you say you were from the "Big Nickel?" General is available from: Northfast Ltd. 261 Regent St S., Sudbury. Here is their website: http://www.general.ca/ (Thanks Jerry, I didn't know General was Canuck)
If you would drive another hour and a half on your trip I can help further, Hockeytown always has deals. You can visit Rockler, Woodcraft, Performance Line Tools to view high quality saws from Jet, Delta X, Powermatic. To save some money by purchasing used try looking here: http://detroit.craigslist.org/tls/

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fibertech Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2005 Location: Everett, WA USA Posts: 334 View fibertech's Gallery	Report This Post! The exchange has shifted dramatically. Today, the rate is 90 cents US to buy a Loonie and $1.10 CDN to buy a Greenback. It is almost even. -Derek
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,300 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Derek If I have lets say 900.oo bucks to pay for a saw at Grizzly in the USA ,how much would that be in canadian money ? ? and would I need to pay what it would cost in Canada. I think you can see what I'm going for. I have never been to Canada as you can tell..I got a item or two off ebay but it's not the same. Thanks Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 06-09-2006 at 11:41 PM.
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fibertech Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2005 Location: Everett, WA USA Posts: 334 View fibertech's Gallery	Report This Post! Bob, you are talking roughly $1000 CDN. I think you were right in mentioning Grizzly. Even though they don't ship to Canada, perhaps they can put an item FOB Bellingham to any carrier that you want. I drove up there and picked up my bandsaw and had it is about 5 minutes. The place is huge. They claim to have their entire catalog in stock. -Derek
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06-10-2006, 12:15 AM	#14
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,300 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks for the info Derek I did call Grizzly and they said "we don't ship to Canada but you can come by and pick it up here in Bellingham, we have a trade agreement with the tool mfg. in Canada not to sale Grizzly tools in Canada BUT you must have a USA check or a USA Cert.Check or a USA money order or US green backs, CASH " We have many canadian customers but no wholesales that we know about. I buy many items from Grizzly and I'm always happy with the items I get from them. Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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kenadian Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 42 View kenadian's Gallery	Report This Post! That's where the problem lies; I've bought tons of smaller items from the US (ebay, companies etc..) and on a few occasions I got dinged for customs/import fees, because some items came either UPS or fedex etc.. And they add their "fees" in there as well (calling it a "brokerage fee"). So now, I ask 1st their method of shipping, I rather have stuff sent USPS; even if they declare the total amount on the customs label (some mark it as a "gift", with a lower $$ value) but many times shipping this way doesn't include insurance. This is why I was looking for a dealer/company in Canada. I might be heading to the US in October, for a couple hockey games (Sudbury Wolves OHL) as we went to both Saginaw and Plymouth last year. We are looking at going there again, (wife likes the shopping in Saginaw) and tool outlets/dealers in those areas? If she can do some shopping so can I...... Thanks, Ken __________________ I am Kenadian!
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jerrymayfield Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 467 View jerrymayfield's Gallery	Report This Post! The General tools are made in Canada. Regards Jerry
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fibertech Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2005 Location: Everett, WA USA Posts: 334 View fibertech's Gallery	Report This Post! If your team played my Seattle Thunderbirds, you'de have it made. Grizzly has a place in Muncie Pennsylvania. That might be close. -Derek
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! Ken, Why didn't you say you were from the "Big Nickel?" General is available from: Northfast Ltd. 261 Regent St S., Sudbury. Here is their website: http://www.general.ca/ (Thanks Jerry, I didn't know General was Canuck) If you would drive another hour and a half on your trip I can help further, Hockeytown always has deals. You can visit Rockler, Woodcraft, Performance Line Tools to view high quality saws from Jet, Delta X, Powermatic. To save some money by purchasing used try looking here: http://detroit.craigslist.org/tls/ __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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