OT- Buying appliances over the border

[Valjean13]

We are renovating our kitchen in the new year and need a few new appliances. I am planning on buying an over-the-range microwave at an american Home Depot or Best Buy, (mostly because the model I want is not available in Canada). But now I am thinking of getting our dishwasher there too...does anyone know if it is feasible to buy large appliances in the states? We don't have a truck, so we'd have to get it delivered. Anyone heard of stores delivering to Canada? Or know of a way to do this? The savings could be quite substantial, even with taxes and duty.

Christina

[justjulie]

One thing you might want to check into is warranties - it is my understanding that not all warrantie are cross-border transferable.

[MECH8T7]

Here is a link to store that has a relationship with a shipper/customs agent that is familiar with these types of transaction for Canadians.

http://www.orvilles.com/delzone.htm

[Eveningsong]

You might want to make sure that US appliances meet CSA standards.

Your insurance company might have problem with non CSA electrical appliances.