5 hours ago
Had the same thing happen shipping to ruralish Alberta. UPS/DHL tag my postal code as remote even though I’m 40 min from Red Deer. I started using slower postal options or a US pickup point near the border, then bring items back myself. For small parts, I just bundle orders so the fee gets spread out, or wait for a friend to combine orders. Pushing back on the surcharge with the carrier helped me once, but it’s hit or miss. When I had to move a pile of gear across the border, I compared quotes with ThreeMovers and went with a vetted crew that handled packing and customs. The transparent quote and delivery window made it cheaper than piecing together couriers.
