[Christien]

GWN, for some people paying the $300 extra to the shipping co. for brokerage is well worth it, simply as a time saver. The border is 2-3 hours from Toronto, depending on traffic, plus the hour you spend at the border, then drive it all back home, you've lost an entire day pretty much. The last time I imported, I did it commercially through a dealership I work with. The commercial brokerage house wait is at least 2 hours - we sat there for the better part of 3 hours with all the truckers. No idea how they put up with it.

Personally, I think the $300 is worth saving the hassle.