Thread: Possible to view an old (expired) classified ad?

Hi. I just got dinged with almost $50 in import taxes getting some second-hand hones shipped to me because the shipper stated their value at $300. I plan to dispute this and would like to print off a copy of the original ad which clearly states that the price was $110, and illustrates that they are in fact used goods.

Luckily I have a copy of the ad announcement email, but if I could print off the actual web page that would look much more authentic.

Admins? The link to the ad was:

Message - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Thanks

Sometimes an ad listed in the SRP classifieds will also be in another shaving forums Buy,Sell,trade forum where it is an archived thread. Have you checked B&B or SMF to see if the ad was listed there as well ? I think that once deleted from SRP's classifieds the ads are gone.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Sometimes an ad listed in the SRP classifieds will also be in another shaving forums Buy,Sell,trade forum where it is an archived thread. Have you checked B&B or SMF to see if the ad was listed there as well ? I think that once deleted from SRP's classifieds the ads are gone.

A good idea, but couldn't find anything.

Sorry, I think once an ad is deleted it is gone. I'm not finding this particular one either

Ok no worries. The email will have to be enough.

the paypal receipt that you have should be good with the customs.
i'd contact the seller and check the reason they declared such a high value. their explaination may be useful with the customs too.

Yes I have the PayPal receipt printed off, and the ad email, both of which indicate a price of $110. The ad also clearly indicates they are second-hand. Right now I'm hoping to find some indication that second-hand goods imported into Canada are not taxable (anybody know??), so I can reclaim all of that, but either way I should be able to get at least 2/3 of it back.

Originally Posted by chaiguy

Yes I have the PayPal receipt printed off, and the ad email, both of which indicate a price of $110. The ad also clearly indicates they are second-hand. Right now I'm hoping to find some indication that second-hand goods imported into Canada are not taxable (anybody know??), so I can reclaim all of that, but either way I should be able to get at least 2/3 of it back.

Not the case...
Second hand goods are taxable, but if you don't want to be charged tax the sender has to claim "gift" with "no commercial value" on the invoice...If your seller was a business, they will certainly not do this, but a single person might...

Seller tried to cover himself in case something happens to the stones. He didn't realize another problem custom fees will hurt the buyer.
The best solution(cheapest) will be. you shouldn't accept the stones and let it return to the seller. Then he ships how you like and you are taking the responsibility for lost etc. early shipping charges you guys split.

I had similar issue 2 years ago.
what happen i did ship goods worth 300.00. buyer never asked me to lower the price etc.
i did send goods with priority +insurance. He couldn't take it because of expenses. fees were really high.
he refused goods and they brought to me back. i ship back just regular mail without insurance and all responsibility was his. He got goods was very happy and paid half of the early shipping.
i thought this may help to resolve your issue.