Peluso dealer/retailer for Canada? Or should I order from the US?

St. Kelly · 17th May 2008, 02:59 AM

I'm about to purchase a Peluso VTB. I live in BC, Canada.

CANADIAN AUDIO DISTRIBUTORS

That's the only place I found that seems to have the Peluso stuff.

As are most people, I'm always down to save a buck.
That place wants $1270 plus shipping.

Could I not do a little better?

Anyone order something like this over the boarder, what am I looking to get hit for as far as duty/shipping/hidden fees, etc.?

Also, how is delicate audio gear shipped? Are they just gonna stick a "FRAGILE" sticker on it and FedEx it? That's really okay?

Thanks for the tips, guys.

pootkao · 17th May 2008, 03:10 AM

They'll charge you GST on anything you bring across, sometimes duty too. If its shipped UPS then you also have to pay a customs brokerage fee through them.

Unless its a $3-400+ difference, I would just get it up here.

rbreen · 17th May 2008, 03:14 AM

Hi,

I'm said Canadian dealer... shipping is included with all our mics... we package them very thoroughly and normally ship via UPS with whom we've had the best luck. If it doesn't make it alive we'll fix it.

Since you're in BC (I think?) you'd pay GST only. Our prices are at parity with US dealers, except the Canadian Dollar is a little weaker right now, so it's likely a deal.

Hope that answers your concerns!

Thanks!
Bob

St. Kelly · 17th May 2008, 03:22 AM

I'm just looking around right now on the web, and also taking into consideration your comments.

It would appear that ordering from Canadian Audio Distributors is my best interest.

Thanks guys.

I think you'll be getting my order next week Bob!!

rbreen · 17th May 2008, 03:45 AM

Shopping around is healthy!

Thanks,
Bob

sonnyblack2000 · 17th May 2008, 03:50 AM

bought a few peluso mics from Bob @canadian audio distributor and he was great to deal with. Nice package + shipping etc
and I still love + use the mics almost every day!
I'm about to get the VTB actually...

JoeHimself · 17th May 2008, 05:11 AM

I bought a Peluso capsule from C.A.D. and the service/shipping was great. I think I ordered it Friday night and had it by Tuesday morning :)

St. Kelly · 17th May 2008, 05:31 AM

Regarding the Apex 460 mod ...

Anyone here want to do that work for a reasonable fee? (not just the capsule, the whole CAD package as well)

bigbone · 17th May 2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St. Kelly

Regarding the Apex 460 mod ...

Anyone here want to do that work for a reasonable fee? (not just the capsule, the whole CAD package as well)

Yo.........this call hijak the tread............

St. Kelly · 17th May 2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbone

Yo.........this call hijak the tread............

It's my thread, and I think the initial discussion has completed its cycle.

Btw, I'm glad u kept your comment short. It would be hard to understand a whole paragraph typed like that.

17th May 2008, 02:59 AM	#1
St. Kelly Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 205	Peluso dealer/retailer for Canada? Or should I order from the US? I'm about to purchase a Peluso VTB. I live in BC, Canada. CANADIAN AUDIO DISTRIBUTORS That's the only place I found that seems to have the Peluso stuff. As are most people, I'm always down to save a buck. That place wants $1270 plus shipping. Could I not do a little better? Anyone order something like this over the boarder, what am I looking to get hit for as far as duty/shipping/hidden fees, etc.? Also, how is delicate audio gear shipped? Are they just gonna stick a "FRAGILE" sticker on it and FedEx it? That's really okay? Thanks for the tips, guys. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/stkellymusic http://www.myspace.com/stkellyproduction

17th May 2008, 03:22 AM	#4
St. Kelly Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 205	I'm just looking around right now on the web, and also taking into consideration your comments. It would appear that ordering from Canadian Audio Distributors is my best interest. Thanks guys. I think you'll be getting my order next week Bob!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/stkellymusic http://www.myspace.com/stkellyproduction

17th May 2008, 05:31 AM	#8
St. Kelly Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 205	Apex 460 mod (peluso capsule, etc) Regarding the Apex 460 mod ... Anyone here want to do that work for a reasonable fee? (not just the capsule, the whole CAD package as well) __________________ http://www.myspace.com/stkellymusic http://www.myspace.com/stkellyproduction

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17th May 2008, 03:10 AM	#2
pootkao Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 475	They'll charge you GST on anything you bring across, sometimes duty too. If its shipped UPS then you also have to pay a customs brokerage fee through them. Unless its a $3-400+ difference, I would just get it up here.

17th May 2008, 03:14 AM	#3
rbreen Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	Hi, I'm said Canadian dealer... shipping is included with all our mics... we package them very thoroughly and normally ship via UPS with whom we've had the best luck. If it doesn't make it alive we'll fix it. Since you're in BC (I think?) you'd pay GST only. Our prices are at parity with US dealers, except the Canadian Dollar is a little weaker right now, so it's likely a deal. Hope that answers your concerns! Thanks! Bob

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rbreen Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	Shopping around is healthy! Thanks, Bob

17th May 2008, 03:50 AM	#6
sonnyblack2000 Gear Head Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: montreal Posts: 70	bought a few peluso mics from Bob @canadian audio distributor and he was great to deal with. Nice package + shipping etc and I still love + use the mics almost every day! I'm about to get the VTB actually...

17th May 2008, 05:11 AM	#7
JoeHimself Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sudbury Posts: 33	I bought a Peluso capsule from C.A.D. and the service/shipping was great. I think I ordered it Friday night and had it by Tuesday morning :)