[Armaegis]

Well I managed to clear my own UPS package through customs and saved myself $60 in the process (still had to pay tax though). I mostly followed the directions from the link below, but I'll list my experience as well.
http://trueler.com/2010/09/13/ups-brokerage-fees-total-scam-fraud-cheating-avoid-it/
 
- package arrived at door, delivery guy asked for mucho $
- I refused delivery, told them I would broker it myself, the delivery guy told me I had to obtain the papers from the warehouse (not a drop off centre) myself (this part differs slightly from the info in the link)
- next day, drove to the warehouse, told them I wanted to broker the package myself, they gave me all the papers I needed (invoice, tracking, and customs papers) and where to go (Canada Customs (CBSA) office)
- drove to custom's office, handed over papers and said I wanted to declare a package from UPS
- they'll ask a few basic questions like business vs personal, value of package, origin/manufacturer of goods (it doesn't matter since there is no duty on headphones)
- everything clears, they stamped the papers and I paid the tax, then I took the papers back to the UPS warehouse and got my package
- fin

 

[WobblyGoblin]

I don't know if the OP is still making edits/updates but headphonebar in Vancouver is now selling via amazon store and has a HD650 and HD800 in stock and for demo. This can not end well

 

[Armaegis]

If you can give me a link to his amazon storefront I will add it to the links at the beginning.

 

[WobblyGoblin]

If you can give me a link to his amazon storefront I will add it to the links at the beginning.

Ugly link, but here you go: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=A2EUQ1WTGCTBG2&me=A11TMF7CJ0TJUB

Not a huge selection up there right now.

 

[Armaegis]

Added to the first page. Thanks.

 

[detoxguy]

http://www.pulsworks.com/
Retailer based in Saskatoon, tons of high end stuff and just last week he became an authorized Grado Dealer

 

[Armaegis]

Just added http://www.desktopaudioboutique.com/Site/Personal_Audio.html
 
They have the AlgoRhythm Solo, Decware Zenhead, and German Maestro headphones for not much more than the American prices. Also free shipping (personal audio only) for orders over $300.

 

[blazingazn]

Just wanted to say Headphone Bar hooked me up big time with some stuff including a Fiio E10.
 
Nicest owner and truly loves audio!