May 18, 2013

I beg your pardon in advance. I want to say something very nasty.

(I won't say it, but I will complain.)

I am on the hunt for a simple silk shell to wear with the suit. I have done all the brick and mortar stores in Kingston that I am aware of, including our consignment store. NADA.

So I go online. Here is this decent looking, well reviewed shell. YAY - it is on sale, and there is one left in a size that works for me (4P) in winter white, which should work pretty well, right? So I go to order it.

Do you know how much they want to ship this into Canada? More than $25. Plus $15 other taxes. So my $53 shell becomes a $94 dollar extravaganza.

I didn't order it. I just can't stomach that. It probably weighs less than a regular letter!!!

Fifty One, I do not like you. Not one little bit.

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22 Comments

Suz replied 10 years ago
ETA: I would be more than willing to pay much more for a fabulous top, even if very simple. It is just that I can't bear that markup for no reason.
Sona replied 10 years ago
banana republic has some too. I think they ship to CA? so sorry about the shipping Suz.

and I am saying &*%! right alongside you.
Jenava replied 10 years ago
Suz, they are probably having to pay VAT and tariffs, sadly. Not that that is an excuse.
Glory replied 10 years ago
I totally commiserate with this.
Here are some possible options:
Talbots http://www.talbots.com/online/.....rOverride=

Jacobs
http://www.jacob.ca/clothing/b.....de=newgrid
Ariadne replied 10 years ago
I do not like them one little bit either. Grumpy face.

This?
http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=504804023
ETA: Just noticed it's only available in 00 :(
Bagaline replied 10 years ago
I share your anger, Suz. It's the same here: every time I have ordered something from the US, the shipping was extravagantly costly and the Irish duties were around 38%. In fact, it's cheaper to buy from China, where the stuff is made anyway.
Beth Ann replied 10 years ago
Shipping Rights for our Canadian sisters! Seriously what ever happened to the "Global Marketplace?"

I live in Illinois. We know rants.
bj1111 replied 10 years ago

Suz, send it to me and i will drive over the border to deliver it. I want you to look fab...no, INCOMPARABLE for this event.
Kristin L replied 10 years ago
That's crazy!
Scarlet replied 10 years ago

Just lots of sympathy from me. It doesn't make much sense, does it.
Nicole D replied 10 years ago
DId you check Melanie Lyne? I got a lined polyester shell there that is perfect. I detest non-free shipping.
Adelfa replied 10 years ago
I've often thought this situation would drive me buggy if I were on the wrong end of it. Of course you can't stand it! I often pay shipping because I don't have good B&M options. I tell myself that if I drove 100 miles, I'd have to pay gas and buy a coffee and a snack, so it works out. But what you have to pay is nothing like this. I feel bad for you!
jurocha replied 10 years ago
I was looking for silk tops myself today and I found a few at Zalando. This very simple one is my favorite: http://www.zalando.at/hallhube.....o-a00.html.

I am afraid they do not ship to Canada, but for those living in Europe... it's a no-fuzz free shipping website.
Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago
I hear you Suz. Australia is worse believe me - I only bought the SE boots because they were on sale so that paid for the duties.
Nadya replied 10 years ago
I'm so sorry for your frustration! I'm lamenting the general lack of silk - it seems like decent affordable silk used to be much more prevalent and I barely see it these days.
Raisin replied 10 years ago

I hear ya, Suz! It outright sucks!
lyn* replied 10 years ago
Ugh; sometimes I think it's cheaper to buy an airplane ticket and fly down to pick it up (close!) :p
Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
Do NOT even get me started!!!
DonnaF replied 10 years ago
:( Any seamstresses in your area? Seems like you could have a custom killer shell made for you for less than that. S/H, taxes, and duty look like a killer.
Deborah replied 10 years ago

Suz, commiserations! I get it. I want to order a dress later in the year from Canada and the postage is going to be $40.00. The dress isn't cheap so i am conscientiously saving my Paypal dollars:). It just doesn't seem reasonable.
krishnidoux replied 10 years ago
This is insane!!!

Do you have a Guess By Marciano in K? I discovered they have some very classic cuts, despite their off-putting body-con displays.

Example:
http://guessbymarciano.guess.c.....32H3200000
http://guessbymarciano.guess.c.....31H6400000
or in "crystal mauve"
http://guessbymarciano.guess.c.....31H4000000

There is one here, I could maybe ship you something, from them or from somewhere else? Or maybe they would ship it to you from their store?
Jaime replied 10 years ago
You know I think shipping rates like those to Canada are particularly ridiculous! I understand your frustration - for me the true frustration is how easy it is to order and return for free in the United States - appreciate this luxury everyone!

Pix-Elated

Pardon my rant

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