Question / Help w/ LARGE Amazon.com BOOK Order... (1 Viewer)

[MarcoBiscotti]

I would like to place an order from Amazon.com for about $550 worth of books.

Being Canadian, I am very worried about customs and duties fees however. Especially since a number of them are very heavy hardbound coffee table books.

Is there any way to avoid duties and import fees on such a large order through Amazon, my account or shopping cart? Any note I can leave with Amazon's customer service?


Also, does anyone have any coupons that can be applied to a large book order like this? I wouldn't mind saving a few dollars or perhaps even free shipping, etc.

Any help advice is appreciated!

 

[Malcolm R]

You can't order them via the canadian portal, Amazon.ca?

 

[MarcoBiscotti]

It's too difficult because the descriptions are terrible and some of the books are limited editions and unavailable. Plus Im picky about receiving hardcover copies of certain titles, etc.

 

[Jeff Ulmer]

If they ship from Amazon (and not from the Marketplace) it is likely they will clear with no taxes. I have yet to pay on an Amazon order, I think they use their own clearing center. You could try contacting customer service, but they won't be falsifying the shipping documents for you.

If the order is over a certain price, it may qualoify for free shipping, but you have to select that during the checkout process. I don't think Amazon does coupons anymore.