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Yesterday I went against my own opinion and decided to drop something off at the UPS store in the USA. I've noticed the UPS/FedEx shipping rates in Canada have shot up with the exchange rate. Hell, it is cheaper to go to the USA. Besides had to hit the US post office to pick up a package. Logic was - I'm there already so may as well swing past the UPS store.
Big error on my part - went through the usual Nexus lane like usual. Not even thinking I was doing something wrong. Told the CBP officer what I had and what I was going to do. The officer kicks in "the rules". Yikes!!
Well, inside I go. Turns out, the package I was going to ship is deemed to be commercial and there is a commercial fee attached to it and I was in violation of my Nexus pass - no commercial goods permitted through a Nexus lane. Like I can remember what I was "instructed" on what can and can not go through Nexus.
An hour later, I pay my $10.25 usd fee and I'm allowed to proceed after a very long lecture. Plus, I have a freaking mark against my Nexus card which I'm sure will generate more questions for future border crossings. Crap!!
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1982 911 SC Targa - Rosie....my Mistress. Rosewood Metallic on Dark Brown and Black. Long distance road warrior and canyon carver. A few mods - a little interior, some brakes, most suspension and all of the engine.
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