At 08:49 PM 11/2/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>I just placed an order with them for various bits and pieces and was 
>alarmed that, even though I'm in Canada, the only shipping option was UPS 
>Worldwide Express.
>
>US$48 in shipping on a 1.5lb package that cost $160!
>
>Anyone know if it's possible to get Parallax to ship by alternative means?
>
>-marc

If they only ship via UPS, be careful about the false economy of UPS
ground. They will ding you for maybe $50 in various fees at your end.

Best regards,

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