Thank you for that re-assurance - I almost got dinged $300 on my starchoice bill for a reciever that I almost didnt get a few months ago...hence the panic!
Yeah I can see why you would panic.
I've never had an issue with GV or any other American retailer. They simply use USPS to get it to Customs and then Canada Post takes over.
Canada Post takes over ---> 2011/12/14 17:51 MISSISSAUGA
Item was released by Customs and is now with Canada Post for processing
17:18 MISSISSAUGA International item arrived in Canada and will be reviewed by Customs
2011/12/13 10:12 International item processed in origin country
10:12 International item has left the origin country and is en route to Canada
Starts with USPS --->2011/12/12 22:17 International item mailed in origin country