GFC Package Forwarding Service:
** Please read all instructions before ordering anything with our Package Forwarding (PF) Service. It's important that you follow directions closely in order to fully understand how everything works. Thanks and have fun! ^_^ **
** Full Instructions (Please follow closely. Deviating from these instructions will affect your order greatly) **
1)
First you’ll need our shipping address of course. Here it is:
[Do NOT have your name appear anywhere on this shipping label otherwise the package may be refused upon delivery. This is not our rule, so it is not negotiable].
Please Note: (Some websites may ask you to change the address to "1601 Main St." leaving off the "W". This is perfectly OK.)
2) EVERY TIME you ship to this address you MUST complete a submission on our PF Ordering page. All orders without payment will be treated as estimates only, so if you have already ordered your items please be sure to pay up front. If we need to adjust your order or if additional charges are due, we will invoice you manually once we receive your items.
http://gamesforcanada.com/package-forwarding.php
This is important, because it will let me know what's coming (so I know it’s yours) as I can't actually have you put your name on the package, as the UPS store I use is only able to legally sign for packages in my name. Just let me know what you're sending and I will get it and invoice you for shipping once I receive your items. I check my UPS store account 1-2 times a week (typically Wednesday/Thursday).
3) Oh and another thing. If you order from a website that allows "Gift Messages" (for free) you can put your name /CAG name/etc. on there so I know whose it is, since you can't put your name on the actual package. Thanks again!
Service Charges (Free Members):
GFC Charges $2.00 per item forwarded for standard or "Free" Members. Please note that an item in this case refers to each item within the packages you ship to us. So if you were to order say 2 DVD Movies, an Umbrella and a Towel, this would count as 4 items total. Items that are sold in "Lots" such as multiple baseball cards will be counted as one item, subject to our discretion. Also, UPS Charges me to pick up the packages, so there will be an additional charge of $1.00 per package received. I will add into the invoice for you when I get your iitems in.
For larger orders, an extra $5.00 USD surcharge is added for each 5 pounds your package weighs OR per $150 in value of their total contents (example: a 5 pound package would cost an additional $5.00 USD, a 10 pound package would cost an additional $10.00 USD OR a $150 item (or group of items totaling $150 or more) would have an additional $5.00 USD charged, a $300 group of items would have an additional $10.00 USD charged). Please note that this will be either a weight or cost surcharge and not both, but the greater of the two will be what is charged. An item weighing 14 pounds will still only be $10 added as it didn't yet reach the 15 pound mark. This will be shown on your invoice and will be clearly explained. In the near future, this service charge will be automatically calculated for package forwarding items the way it is currently automatically calculated on our Direct Request 2.0 system.
So Again the things to remember:
1) Ship to the address above
2) Ship all packages in my name (James Parks) and if you want to include your information as a “Gift Message” on the order, you certainly can do that. This is required though to be in my name as the UPS store will only sign for packages in my name and will refuse all others.
3) You MUST fill out the Direct Request (DR) form on the link above to let me know what’s coming
4) Once I receive your DR submission and all your items, I will invoice you for the shipping cost plus service fees.
Service Charges (GFC Premium):
GFC Charges $1.00 per item forwarded. Please note that an item in this case refers to each item within the packages you ship to us. So if you were to order say 2 DVD Movies, an Umbrella and a Towel, this would count as 4 items total. Items that are sold in "Lots" such as multiple baseball cards will be counted as one item, subject to our discretion. Also, UPS Charges me to pick up the packages, so there will be an additional charge of $1.00 per package received. I will add into the invoice for you when I get your iitems in.
For larger orders, an extra $5.00 USD surcharge is added for each 5 pounds your package weighs OR per $150 in value of their total contents (example: a 5 pound package would cost an additional $5.00 USD, a 10 pound package would cost an additional $10.00 USD OR a $150 item (or group of items totaling $150 or more) would have an additional $5.00 USD charged, a $300 group of items would have an additional $10.00 USD charged). Please note that this will be either a weight or cost surcharge and not both, but the greater of the two will be what is charged. An item weighing 14 pounds will still only be $10 added as it didn't yet reach the 15 pound mark. This will be shown on your invoice and will be clearly explained. In the near future, this service charge will be automatically calculated for package forwarding items the way it is currently automatically calculated on our Direct Request system.
So Again the things to remember:
1) Ship to the address above
2) Ship all packages in my name (James Parks) and if you want to include your information as a “Gift Message” on the order, you certainly can do that. This is required though to be in my name as the UPS store will only sign for packages in my name and will refuse all others.
3) You MUST fill out the Direct Request (DR) form on the link above to let me know what’s coming
4) Once I receive your DR submission and all your items, I will invoice you for the shipping cost plus service fees.
Estimated Shipping Costs:
The following are shipping estimates for standards weights. This will give you a pretty good idea of how much it will cost to ship your item to Canada. If you live in another country, feel free to inquire by contacting us directly.
For all items from 0 - 4 pounds we typically use USPS First Class Mail:
$00.00 = 0 Pounds / Digital Items
$04.50 = 6 ounces
$05.00 = 7 ounces
$06.00 = 12 ounces
$08.00 = 1 Pound
$11.00 = 2 Pounds
$13.00 = 3 Pounds
$18.00 = 4 Pounds
For all items from 5 pounds and up we typically use USPS Priority Mail:
$33.00 = 5 Pounds
$36.00 = 6 Pounds
$38.00 = 7 Pounds
$40.50 = 8 Pounds
$43.00 = 9 Pounds
$46.00 = 10 Pounds
$48.00 = 11 Pounds
$51.00 = 12 Pounds
$53.00 = 13 Pounds
$55.00 = 14 Pounds
$58.00 = 15 Pounds
$60.00 = 16 Pounds
$63.00 = 17 Pounds
$65.00 = 18 Pounds
$67.00 = 19 Pounds
$70.00 = 20 Pounds
$72.00 = 21 Pounds
$75.00 = 22 Pounds
$77.00 = 23 Pounds
$78.00 = 24 Pounds
$82.00 = 25 Pounds
For any items over 25 pounds, we'll have to manually invoice you.
On Hold & Unclaimed Merchandise:
GFC allows you to send items to our secure UPS Package Forwarding address (listed above). After you order your items it is your responsibility to properly fill out our Package Forwarding (PF) Form on our website located here: http://www.gamesforcanada.com/package-forwarding.php . Once you do this, we will be notified of the items you have ordered and you will pre-pay the shipping/service charges up front for us to process and re-ship them to you.
The first 30 days are free to hold all Package Forwarding items.This is plenty of time for you to successfully order from the various stores that you want and submit our PF form to notify us. This also allows for adequate time for you to request us to combine items into a single package.
After 30 days, there will be a $5.00 USD charge per ITEM per week (flat rate fee) until the payment has been paid in full. Since you are pre-paying for the item costs, you will be responsible for both shipping to your country, our GFC Service Charges and any processing fees associated with the transaction.
After 90 days, GFC will not be responsible for unclaimed or missing merchandise sent to us at our Package Forwarding address. We suggest that you fully insure all orders sent to our address in case of loss or damage as we will not be responsible for missing or damaged goods.