Plattsburgh NY is way closer to Montreal than Burlington Vt. Have it shipped to the FedEx facility and make sure the vendor indicates "hold for pickup" on the paperwork and provides a phone # for you. Fed Ex will give you five days to go and take delivery of it. At the border, declare your purchase, pay your money and get the paper to prove it entered Canada legally or else no insurer will pay you should you have to claim on your home owner's policy. Hell of a lot quicker and cheaper than having to pay brokerage fees.
Shipping Large Amp across Canadian Border?
I am thinking of purchasing a Simaudio Amp or Mono's. As most pieces offered on this site are in the U.S I would be cross border shipping. Any input as to the associated costs and problems would be appreciated (ie: Duty, ta xes) What is the best method for shipping, Postal Service ?, or is 100 lb.s too heavy?