Yeah the duties are only GST and PST on the canadian value of the goods. Its the brokerage fee and all that crap that really sucks. I am pretty sure that if they ship USPS then Canada Post takes over at the border and no brokerage fees. FedEx and UPS good luck!!!!! Canada Post does add a $5 handling fee but thats not too bad. I also send the big stuff to the NY area and just go pick it up myself. By the way, 50Resto excellent to deal with. I got my carpet, lights and rubbers from them.
Pat.