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Each program has it’s own evils. GSP charges tax on every dollar. I Canada, generally the first $100 is tax free. Depending on the shipping service the seller offers, the dollar amount can vary greatly. and it’s expensive.
eBay’s Standard Delivery is slow as the blazes these days. 26 days to get from NY to Ontario, Canada? Granted, Covid is playing a part in those delays. I have also had packages that showed delivered to one of their hubs and it never generated a new number. Believe it or not, I actually did receive the parcel.
Also, the other carriers they use, some also charge you an administration fee along with other charges, DHL, for one. I have never had a good experience with a DHL driver. Rude and more.
In my case, better to have an American shipping address and be done with it. Well, that works well as long as you can cross the border.