Gonna drop some $$$$$$
Senior User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Regina,Saskatchewan
I was reading a post on another local board that there is a place in Noonan and also in Plentywood that Canadians can have their parts shipped to and then drive across and pick up.The cost is minimal, something like a couple of bucks.The one guy was buying some tires and rims from the U.S. and the company offered free shipping in the U.S. but wanted $150 to ship to Canada.It might not be real practical if you live in saskatoon, but Plentywood is only about 1 1/2 hrs from Regina.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 6,682
Likes: 12
From: Saskatoon SK Canada
Let's figure this out.
9 hrs round trip = 1000 km
Driving a truck that get's 20 mpg
1000 km = 621 miles
621 miles at 20 mpg = 31.05 US gallons of fuel used
31.05 US gallons = 117.5 litres
117.5 litres * 90c a litre = $105.75 of fuel
$105.75 of fuel
$10 Lunch
$10 Supper
$5 Snack and drink
-----------
$130.75 vs $150 shipping = $19.25 of total savings
I think that 9 hours could be better spent working of the vehicle than saving $20.
9 hrs round trip = 1000 km
Driving a truck that get's 20 mpg
1000 km = 621 miles
621 miles at 20 mpg = 31.05 US gallons of fuel used
31.05 US gallons = 117.5 litres
117.5 litres * 90c a litre = $105.75 of fuel
$105.75 of fuel
$10 Lunch
$10 Supper
$5 Snack and drink
-----------
$130.75 vs $150 shipping = $19.25 of total savings
I think that 9 hours could be better spent working of the vehicle than saving $20.
Senior User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Regina,Saskatchewan
That is why I said it probably doesn't make much sense if you live in Saskatoon.You forgot though that gas is cheaper in the U.S. and you have the option of filling your tank up down there as I have never heard of anyone being charged duty on gas.One time I was planning a trip to Minot so I had parts shipped to the hotel I was staying at.It worked out good as they fell under my personal exemption when I came back.
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
Originally Posted by 51dueller
Let's figure this out.
9 hrs round trip = 1000 km
Driving a truck that get's 20 mpg
1000 km = 621 miles
621 miles at 20 mpg = 31.05 US gallons of fuel used
31.05 US gallons = 117.5 litres
117.5 litres * 90c a litre = $105.75 of fuel
$105.75 of fuel
$10 Lunch
$10 Supper
$5 Snack and drink
-----------
$130.75 vs $150 shipping = $19.25 of total savings
I think that 9 hours could be better spent working of the vehicle than saving $20.
9 hrs round trip = 1000 km
Driving a truck that get's 20 mpg
1000 km = 621 miles
621 miles at 20 mpg = 31.05 US gallons of fuel used
31.05 US gallons = 117.5 litres
117.5 litres * 90c a litre = $105.75 of fuel
$105.75 of fuel
$10 Lunch
$10 Supper
$5 Snack and drink
-----------
$130.75 vs $150 shipping = $19.25 of total savings
I think that 9 hours could be better spent working of the vehicle than saving $20.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Redvers, SK
For us we ship to Noonan, and then Prosper Tractor in Estevan (our mother store) sends a guy down usually every Friday to get their mail (they have a box number there) and pick up the parcels at the same time. Our general manager comes to Redvers once a week, and brings the order with him. Its cheap and makes U.S. orders easy.
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 936
Likes: 25
From: La Ronge Saskatchewan
Placed the order today with Horton Hot Rods.
$925 delivered to my door, complete bolt on front disc brake kit. New master cylinder, residual valves, prop valve, stainless steel flex lines. 10 days to 2 weeks........
$925 delivered to my door, complete bolt on front disc brake kit. New master cylinder, residual valves, prop valve, stainless steel flex lines. 10 days to 2 weeks........
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 37,887
Likes: 20
From: North Central Rural Sask.
Wow thats cool layn. Is that place you ordered from down in the states? How does that work for duty..?? I am always curious about ordering from the states. If its ordered from canada, cool
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,675
Likes: 2,020
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Once you get into it and discover how it really is keep us posted.
Now if big Ed has too much time on his hands tell `em I said he should help you with the 59.
Hey Shaune, when are you going to join the Man/Sask chapter?
Now if big Ed has too much time on his hands tell `em I said he should help you with the 59.
Hey Shaune, when are you going to join the Man/Sask chapter?
Last edited by Fomoko1; Mar 31, 2006 at 12:25 AM.
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,675
Likes: 2,020
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Originally Posted by laynrubber
I thought i was already a member !If not.....how