[sdiy] Beware of Analog Devices & UPS carrier..

[David G Dixon]

I guess I'm really lucky because I live within 10 minutes' drive of the US
border.  I use a shipping service in Point Roberts, Washington (a tiny
little non-contiguous part of the US which is only not part of Canada
because it sits below the 49th parallel).  It costs $3.00 to have a small
package (up to 15 lbs) shipped there, and I have never had to pay a dime at
customs.  Sending stuff from a post office in the US is awesome as well.  I
once sent some PCBs (a few ounces) to someone in Alberta via Canada Post and
it cost me $11 because the envelope was too thick to be considered a
"letter".  If I'd have driven to Washington and sent it from there, it would
have cost about $3.  Plus, I just sent a parcel to Norway and it got there
in about 8 business days.  If I'd have sent it from Canada, it would
probably still be sitting in Montreal or some damn place.