I need a USA -> Canada Shoe-Mule
In Canada, I can only buy Asics 21X0's at their list price of $159.
In Canada, the Running Room - a National chain - has a near-monopoly on selling running shoes and so that's what the price is, wherever you go.
In Canada, I hate the Running Room with the burning heat of a thousand suns. For this, and so many other reasons. But mostly for this.
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But in the USA, you can buy Asics 21x0's for around $79.
I hear that in the USA, they pave the streets with Asics 21X0's.
But USA online sellers won't ship to Canada because of 'Manufacturer's Restrictions.' And who has requested these restrictions, you ask? The Running Room has. That's who.
I want someone to be my reliable Asics proxy. The request is this: I buy and pay for the shoes on holabird (or wherever), have them shipped to you and your freedom-loving USA address, and you send them to me by USPS. I shoot you a $20 for your troubles (or make a donation to CAF in your name). Maybe 4-5 times per year, we do this.
And Running Room doesn't get a red cent of my money.
Can anyone help me out?
This is not a Nigerian banking scam.
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Also Dave I just want to say that your post made me laugh for quite some time. Wonderfully done, if others hadn't jumped in we certainly would have.
-Dave
"One of my favorites about your former home:
Q: What's the best place to go for a night out in Ottawa? A: Montreal. "
I feel your pain, but for me I hate a 25% VAT with a burning passion...
Oh, and don't get me started on import taxes...