View Full Version : Big Al's on-line prices....US vs. Canadian
jbcwilli
01-27-2005, 2:08 PM
I am interested in getting an Aquaclear 500 power filter to augment filtration on my 125 gal tank. Big Al's Canadian price is $74.99. The US site lists the same filter at $31.99. If I buy from the US site my credit card co. would convert the price to $39.53 plus a small service charge.
Can you think of any reason I should not buy from the US site?
jbcwilli
01-27-2005, 2:16 PM
Thanks for the quick reply EMS. I will check out the shipping prices.
BTW i just noticed that I shoud have posted this thread to the equipment and DIY section - perhaps a moderator could move it there for me. Thanks.
duties across the border, but it should still end up being cheaper. Or you can save on shipping and duties and buy it online here.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/shopping/jalstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=pf-ac500
Karnaaj
01-27-2005, 2:23 PM
Big Al's has two warehouses. One in Niagra falls NY and the other one is in Canada, I believe Toronto. They do that to avoid customs hassles. They may not let you order from the U.S. site.
jbcwilli
01-27-2005, 2:28 PM
Well, I just got off the phone. Big Al's us does not ship to Canada!
So, unless I can think of a friend in Port Huron to accept a parcel for me and Then drive over (less than 1 hour) to get it from him, I guess I will buy Canadian. Oh well, I shoould support the Canadian economy i guess. :(
thats unfortunate. its too bad its such a price difference.
bluegopher
01-27-2005, 5:43 PM
Ahh, payback for the cost of prescription drugs! :p
Ahh, payback for the cost of prescription drugs! :p
everyone buys them here anyway ;) hehe
Shorin_Ryu
01-28-2005, 1:41 PM
duties across the border, but it should still end up being cheaper. Or you can save on shipping and duties and buy it online here.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/shopping/jalstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=pf-ac500
Just a suggestion JLs charges for s&h unless you buy more than $200 cdn - if you do plan on buying that much call BAs (phone) and they will price match JLs.
jbcwilli
01-28-2005, 2:01 PM
Thanks for the suggestions to all.
I htink I will mull thsi over for awhile - The London Aquaria society has its semi-annual auction of fish and supplies in early May - maybe I can hold out until then and see if I can scoop a bargain. ;)