NO TAXES ON GUNPLA!? Canada Post STRIKE is Starting to HURT…

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @bayougunplallc9903
    @bayougunplallc9903 10 дней назад +23

    After watching you for a while I pulled the trigger and started my own business and online store here in San Antonio.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +3

      That is so freakin amazing - I’m rooting for you!

    • @ChristainMecha
      @ChristainMecha 10 дней назад +2

      Goodluck!! You got this! Makes me wanna do the same ngl

  • @banishedarbiter
    @banishedarbiter 10 дней назад +9

    Thank you again for getting that Secret Santa order out last minute, it was a HUGE help. The recipient received it safely and they loved it! They also loved the sticker you included!

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +2

      Hey hey hey, what sticker!? but no problem! 😉

  • @bogrot69
    @bogrot69 10 дней назад +4

    I haven't ordered from you for a few years now. I have a gunpla shop nearby in Vancouver here and the prices are the lowest I've seen, good selection and no shipping costs. I'm really happy to see however, that you are still going strong despite some of the previous setbacks you encountered. My experience with Canadian Gundam was always excellent. It's unfortunate I don't live closer as I ran the warehouse at a local Visions Electronics outlet for several years. I would have gladly volunteered my services.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      Well, thanks for watching our videos. It would be nice if you’re closer to us, maybe we would’ve learned from your experience to help our warehouse situation!

  • @1skSlade
    @1skSlade 10 дней назад +2

    Super stoked with my order today. The stand worked out perfectly for my Strike Freedom!

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      That’s so awesome!! It was so nice meeting you today for your pickup!

    • @1skSlade
      @1skSlade 10 дней назад

      @@CanadianGundam As always it's great to see you as well! I will definitely be ordering more soon! 😎

  • @TdMe99
    @TdMe99 10 дней назад +5

    Oh man you participating in the secret Santa and helping wrap is so so awesome dude.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      We’ve been doing it for a few years now and we love it.

  • @TdMe99
    @TdMe99 10 дней назад +3

    Always look forward to watching the new videos as always!

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      Thank you!! I’m happy to make them for you.

  • @jjparent6245
    @jjparent6245 10 дней назад +3

    Thanks again for getting my secret santa order out, really appreciate it!

  • @Sweetnlow19811
    @Sweetnlow19811 8 дней назад +1

    I made an order 8 days ago and I'm still waiting for it to ship. This kind of explains the situation. I hope it ships soon! ❤️

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  7 дней назад +1

      sorry for your wait were almost caught up. I’m actually in the process of shipping orders at this very moment and of course our shipping label system is down! I’m hoping it’s back up in an hour! If you read this message, please reach out and I’ll make sure your order gets shipped today!

    • @Sweetnlow19811
      @Sweetnlow19811 7 дней назад

      @CanadianGundam thank you I appreciate that. As long as it's shipped this week I'm happy. I will reach out if I don't see a notification this week. 😊

  • @zrpnt8863
    @zrpnt8863 10 дней назад +2

    I wish I could work there, it will be a blast. :) much love from PH.

  • @munchkinmodelingman72GAM2
    @munchkinmodelingman72GAM2 6 дней назад +1

    I volunteered at Canadian gundam
    Checked pallets
    Stocked shelves
    Picked orders
    Packed boxes
    And all I got was this shirt.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  6 дней назад +1

      That’s awesome. I took a screenshot!

  • @nissassagame
    @nissassagame 8 дней назад +1

    I just happened upon you guys today and good timing! I have to get an order in to help clear the clutter! Cheers.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  7 дней назад +1

      Thank you!!!

    • @nissassagame
      @nissassagame 7 дней назад +1

      Put my order in last night! Looking forward to doing business :)

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  7 дней назад +1

      Awesome! I’ll try and get it as shipped as quick as possible. Might throw in some extra packing material too 😉

  • @ArkanisX
    @ArkanisX 8 дней назад +1

    What ever happened to the Boneyard garage sale? I would show up for a packaging seminar even though i am just leaving my warehousing job.

  • @PrimalShadow506
    @PrimalShadow506 10 дней назад +5

    To help with some of the space constraints I think it’s time to put a cap on the new Private warehouse orders. Grandfather the old ones and for a limited time put like a 90 day time frame either ship it or it gets refunded.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +2

      I would love to do that but I hate limitations on stuff. Everyone has a unique situation and we hate to mess things up.

    • @oddmanoutprops9391
      @oddmanoutprops9391 10 дней назад

      90 day and refunded?? More like 90 day and it ships. Why should Pat lose money?

    • @PrimalShadow506
      @PrimalShadow506 10 дней назад

      @@oddmanoutprops9391 I mean in a sense he wouldn’t cause the items would go back up on the site and obviously they would sell fairly easily. He’s shown some kits that have been PW for a few years now and I’m sure people would kill for them

    • @PrimalShadow506
      @PrimalShadow506 10 дней назад

      @@oddmanoutprops9391 well I don’t want pat to lose money obviously but if it helps move inventory that’s otherwise frozen in time. A few videos back he showed a kit that’s been PW for a few years now, which is super crazy so that’s why I said ship or refund. I’m sure someone else will scoop up the kits when they get posted again.

    • @PrimalShadow506
      @PrimalShadow506 10 дней назад

      @@oddmanoutprops9391 I never said 90 days and refunded.

  • @ezberry91
    @ezberry91 10 дней назад +1

    Made my last comment before you mentioned the volunteer thing... I VOLUNTEER! I once texted about exactly that and never heard back from you but I totally didn't expect to hear from you either since it was an out there idea but I would be very happy to do this especially considering the Christmas rush is coming so if you make like a google form this for a sign up id do so happily. Regardless keep up the awesomeness Pat we appreciate that you help supply our Gunpla needs here in the west.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      The Google form is a great idea! We can release dates that we’re looking for some help and people can signup.

  • @joeysoto7111
    @joeysoto7111 10 дней назад +1

    The shirt should read "I survived a day at Canadian Gundam and all I got was this tee shirt" lol. Your logo on the front breast with the words on the back.

  • @MikeTheGamer77
    @MikeTheGamer77 10 дней назад +2

    you need someone to put your stock on the shelves. That place has become a fire hazard now. I'm not even joking.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Definitely need to do something about this!

  • @GBStudio0
    @GBStudio0 9 дней назад +1

    Honestly for me the warehouse is such a good representation of my mind. A giant mess that needs to be cleaned. Its probably just because I’ve been in a mind jumble for a while, debating studying and just being a disaster. It does suck that you have to charge taxes for kits but honestly I’m not too mad because I’m used to paying taxes for everything I buy ( Gunpla iz included which sucks ) but hopefully I’ll return to my cart and get some kits and pay a lil more for Amy’s cookies. Have a good one and good luck for Christmas orders!!
    Edit: I’ve always wanted to help out at a Hobby Store or Gundam Store cause its my hobby so why not?

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад +1

      I feel like my mind is the same as this warehouse, like yourself. so many things are constantly happening and sometimes it is very much overwhelming. But it is fun to be here! Wish I had more room I think that would help!

  • @RdKil
    @RdKil 10 дней назад +4

    Dont do a volunteer worker thing. Youre opening yourself tk a lawsuit for wage theft and workers compensation claims, etc. work is work, and work is paid. If you ever let anyone into your warehouse for any reason other than to pick their own order theg are employees and you need to pay them appropriately. The very last thing you need is an employment lawsuit.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      I kind of agree, but there are people out there like me that would love to drive a forklift for a day or a excavator and dig a hole for fun. Those are the people I’m looking for. It’s also a learning experience, because what I can teach in a few days would take years worth of schooling.
      But for sure, I would have a form signed so that you if you got hurt at the warehouse there’s no repercussions but imagine you getting hurt packaging Gundam’s seems kind of silly!

    • @jeffl4554
      @jeffl4554 9 часов назад

      @@CanadianGundam Always with a contract or a written agreement, even if it's a volunteer job or helper position. To protect you and the person!

  • @Geekeric
    @Geekeric 10 дней назад +1

    Thank you for shipping my order GLS so it wasn't lost in Canada Post oblivion. I know it must be good exercise dodging all those kits but you should really spend a day just organizing, man! lol get Dr. Evil to help, he just stands around laughing anyway.

  • @shipool
    @shipool 9 дней назад +2

    Gunpla seems to count for the break and not count at the same time? It counts IF it's a toy for kids (14 and under I think?) that "Involve building, creating or assembling structures, objects or models by using pieces, parts, materials or modelling compound" (This is taken from the canadian government's site)
    But, it doesn't count if it is a: "Collectibles that are not intended for play or learning, such as hockey cards or collectible dolls OR
    Toys and model sets that are marketed for adults (for example, adult Lego or train sets)"
    It's a really weird distinction, since all games and game consoles are exempt, even ones rated M.
    If you have an accountant or someone, I'd recommend just passing the question through to them, they'd probably be able to answer it pretty easily.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад +1

      That’s exactly my dilemma they count and don’t count at the same time just like you said so I don’t know and it is extremely risky. If I choose not to collect the HST I could be punished later on when the government wants the HST for all the orders that came in the two months. It really should be a break on everything. This would make everything such a straightforward thing, but because of all of these stipulations, it becomes a bit of a mess and a bit of a risk.

    • @shipool
      @shipool День назад

      @@CanadianGundam Completely agree! It's also really silly that they SPECIFICALLY mention "Adult Lego" by name, when the only difference is the box it comes in? Honestly, huge fumble from our government.

    • @jeffl4554
      @jeffl4554 9 часов назад

      Imo, gunpla PG MG RG unlikely to be qualified, HG / Entry grade model kits are very chaotic and I do agree with Patrick that they need to be hand picked to make changes in POS (in the busiest season with less than one month for prep), and all the extra labor just for two months then change back? I'm on the same boat, I run a hobby shop in BC and we have 10k+ active skus among other toys and I kinda give up.

  • @DalamSCO
    @DalamSCO 10 дней назад +2

    If i could, id be buying a whole box of gundam bases lol. The local store i shop never keeps action bases in stock for HG or MG.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      We have a ton and always try to keep them in stock.

  • @Jason-nx3hl
    @Jason-nx3hl 9 дней назад +1

    Hope too see my order get pulled! I ordered the rg gp01 love you guys

  • @Grim_Dev2004
    @Grim_Dev2004 День назад

    holy i checked your location and this place is pretty close to where i live i got to start ordering kits form you guys

  • @01flord
    @01flord 10 дней назад +4

    The tax thing is a total gimmick. Why not just give some permanent tax relief on one or 2 categories?

  • @Robanhood99
    @Robanhood99 10 дней назад +1

    i would be down to help at the shop sounds like a fun time. It would also get me out of my house 😂.
    and yea a discount sounds better than add GST break thing

  • @PrimalShadow506
    @PrimalShadow506 10 дней назад +1

    I would definitely volunteer if I was in the area

  • @bryanmann3409
    @bryanmann3409 9 дней назад +1

    Love your videos

  • @mr.g354
    @mr.g354 10 дней назад +1

    a construction toy (e.g., building blocks, such as Lego, STEM assembly kits, or plasticine).

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      I’m worried that if we did do a tax exemption that it might bite us later on. Realistically, I wouldn’t be shocked if it did.

  • @Mugen10
    @Mugen10 10 дней назад +2

    are you going to get us subway and cookies if we do come over and help package on camera?

  • @Megamerge117
    @Megamerge117 8 дней назад +1

    My wife keeps telling me I should start my own hobby store. But I’m kinda leery about it.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  8 дней назад

      The first thing you should know about owning your business especially a hobby business is that you’re not going to make any money for a long time!

  • @ezberry91
    @ezberry91 10 дней назад +1

    I meant to text or something but in your last video you mentioned how expensive it can be to send stuff to say Nunavut or some very rural area here in Canada. Although this idea will only work in some scenarios such as when its a small order. But if you are at least interested in this possibility go into any Canada post location and look at the flat rate boxes. The shipping cost is right in the box cost and basically if it fits it ships anywhere nationally. They are not too bad cost wise but I am not certain if they would be better or worse in those scenarios.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      Unfortunately the boxes aren’t a great fit for Gundam kits which is too bad in this scenario.

    • @ezberry91
      @ezberry91 10 дней назад +1

      @@CanadianGundam yeah i know very small HG kits would fit but it would be only good for some options not all. Either way I am glad you at least know of them :D

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      thank you so much for reaching out and helping us in our situation!

  • @aPopcap
    @aPopcap 10 дней назад +2

    hopefully the canada post stuff settles sooner than later... have a few things i tried to order from other places but they will not ship until canada post settles their things... ;-; wanted my eternal and my command Messer's that i ordered...

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      We are currently shipping unless you’re super rural or a PO Box.

  • @rickywhyte7601
    @rickywhyte7601 10 дней назад +1

    I never did receive my order from gls even though they said they delivered it. I was home all day. Too nervous to order now.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Not to worry, they sometimes mark it as delivered and then deliver it a day or so later. I’ve noticed this happening a few times.

    • @rickywhyte7601
      @rickywhyte7601 10 дней назад +1

      @ yeah, I don’t mind waiting, it’s just when they marked it delivered, i started to panic

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад +1

      Totally get it, I would do the same.

  • @ChrisWDow
    @ChrisWDow 10 дней назад +4

    1) Be very careful about the volunteer thing, maybe you should have some kind of waiver or something just in case.
    2) I don't want to turn things political but I think the no tax and cheques thing is a certain someone trying to buy votes. I think it will cost us all in the long run.
    3) I have 1 last Christmas package to send and it's going to be like $150 OR I wait and hope canada post strike ends and get a prepaid box for like $35
    4) Looking forward to tomorrow. Haha

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Definitely going to have a waiver - the last thing we want is to disappear completely. Especially considering how dangerous it is for me in the warehouse.
      Don’t disagree..
      We do send through GLS but if it’s a crazy address we will be forced to ship through Canada Post.
      Me too….ton of packages and I hope I can do a video as well.

  • @BOSSposes
    @BOSSposes 9 дней назад +1

    Says free shipping in ontario on your site but when you go to pay you have to select a Shipping service that is not free lol bummer maybe next time

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  8 дней назад

      Free shipping in Ontario? Where does it say that? we have flat rate shipping of $10 and free shipping on orders over $300.

  • @mr.g354
    @mr.g354 10 дней назад +3

    This will be a federally mandated process. I don’t think you can duck out. The kits look like they count. But not the other items. I don’t know your pos system but can’t you just generate a 13% coupon code that only works on kits??

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Unfortunately, it’s not designed to do that. It’s more of all or nothing.

  • @dragonspartan9031
    @dragonspartan9031 10 дней назад +1

    Since kits are designed for kids 12+ I don't think they would fall under the tax break. The only thing I could think would qualify would maybe the Pokémon kits which are simpler I don't think need tools to put together,

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Believe it or not some of the hg and sd Gundam
      Kits are 6+ I really wish they just made it across the board so we didn’t have to worry about making a mistake.

  • @munchkinmodelingman72GAM2
    @munchkinmodelingman72GAM2 6 дней назад +1

    miss the old Wolfenstein and doom games.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  6 дней назад

      Wolfenstein was great! Completely forgot about that game!

  • @willpoirier8880
    @willpoirier8880 10 дней назад +1

    Sorry if this is a stupid question, if there's a kit in a video which is not on the website, is there a way to order it?

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Most likely no, it’s probably on the shelf just because I haven’t had a chance to ship it yet. Which kit were you looking at?

  • @AndrewWong175R
    @AndrewWong175R 9 дней назад +1

    Is that RG Nu Gundam HWS for sale?

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  8 дней назад

      Unfortunately, not at this time. It might be a giveaway in a future event.

  • @goaliechris500
    @goaliechris500 9 дней назад +1

    Keep us updated if they change their mind. Damn Government.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад

      Someone sent me a criteria list and now I’m even more confused?

  • @gregkun1
    @gregkun1 9 дней назад +1

    Damn, buddy. It would be best to take a Weekend pause and turn off take orders on the website. Then focus 100% on cleaning up the empty boxes and get organized again. I know it's a X-mas rush season, but you need this badly. With the Strike going on this would be a perfect time to get it done.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад +1

      Funny thing is I did come over this pasted weekend and cleaned up. Didn’t really help much…

    • @gregkun1
      @gregkun1 9 дней назад

      @@CanadianGundam Well its time to go at it again electric Xanadu style. :D

  • @gregsantoss
    @gregsantoss 10 дней назад +1

    I saw some UPC 151 👀…..

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  10 дней назад

      Are you sure about that…’and his name is John Cena’

  • @AozoraOrigami
    @AozoraOrigami 9 дней назад +1

    i'd def love to come help, but i live in Toronto D:

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад

      Hey, maybe one day in the future you’ll be in the area and can stop by!

  • @KurayamiWinter
    @KurayamiWinter 9 дней назад +1

    "I worked at Canadian Gundam and all I got was a tshirt"

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  8 дней назад +1

      🤣 but realistically, the person’s will gain quite a bit of knowledge and skills from the experience.

    • @KurayamiWinter
      @KurayamiWinter 8 дней назад

      @@CanadianGundam The skill learnt info goes on the back of the tshirt. ;)
      If I was closer I'd apply.

  • @ricedreem
    @ricedreem 10 дней назад +1

    Where is Amy? Did she pass away tragically under a pile of PGs in a Canadian gundam warehouse shelf collapse?

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад

      🤣🙌 she’s been busy so it hasn’t been coming around, but hopefully we’ll get her back in here helping!

  • @gumbie6959
    @gumbie6959 9 дней назад +1

    Bro leave your heat on it doesn't effect the video enough for you to turn it off, would prefer to hear it and see ya keep the place warm.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад

      Appreciate that, what I do is originally is set the temperature really high then shut it off and it stays pretty cozy in here for a little while.

  • @dustinsimoneau4780
    @dustinsimoneau4780 10 дней назад +1

    Why don't you try contacting the local school district to offer job shadowing? Students how the digital retail industry works, you get a few helping hands, sounds like a win-win to me.

  • @vitosalandino7310
    @vitosalandino7310 8 дней назад +1

    When will you be getting dragonball z vegeta space pod back in stock

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  7 дней назад

      Not 100% sure yet I hope soon we just got in a bunch of Dragon Ball Z boxes! Goal is to restock the website this weekend

  • @hyyeoh9878
    @hyyeoh9878 9 дней назад +1

    saw many rare kit it will be sold out fast if this store in my country

  • @seanohara565
    @seanohara565 3 дня назад

    Worms Armageddon!!!!

  • @kevintakeda2829
    @kevintakeda2829 7 дней назад +2

    If youre letting ppl coming to your shop and "HELP" please do a background check to cover yourself. Bad actors are out there.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  7 дней назад +1

      Probably isn’t a bad idea, need to look into it!

  • @Illestx3
    @Illestx3 9 дней назад +2

    I dont think the tax thing is up to you , my local hobby store will not be charging taxes and the RC shop next to me will be.
    Ik for sure ill be saving all my reciepts for the next 2 months for those who charge me taxes.

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  9 дней назад

      One of our viewers actually sent us a criteria of what is qualified and what is not and at this time it seems like Gundam‘s are in the gray zone that’s what’s scary. Let’s say for instance we don’t charge taxes and then a few months go by and then the government reaches out saying that Gundam‘s didn’t qualify now we would be out of pocket thousands of dollars as we would have to cover the sales tax we did not collect which would be pretty devastating to any business. I really wish this would be across the board and then we wouldn’t have any kind of discussion, but I think it was designed this way to create confusion.

  • @TeaBurn
    @TeaBurn 9 дней назад

    Your backroom looks like absolute hell with barely enough space to walk, as if somebody came in and dumped all thier returns.
    Speaking of volunteering in Ontario, I think you should advertise offering credits to high school students who need the mandatory 40 volunteer hours or "community involvement activities" as they call it, on various places like Indeed or whatnot. When I was still in school, it was hard finding things that I actually _wanted_ to do that I was interested in. At a business like yours, students could learn some useful hands on experience in logistics of fullfiment/shipping/receiving and what it's like to operate a small biz. Who knows, maybe they'll want to continue as a regular employee.
    And for the $250 cheque coming in 2025, not everyone will get it unfortunately. For example, seniors on fixed income, unemployed and homeless people don't get squat. But people making $149,000.99 a year, they get the cheque...it's all so stupid. The only thing it will accomplish is paying for gas or groceries for a week, and add a few more billion to inflation of the national debt, making us all poorer in the mid to long run.

  • @barbatoslupusrex2192
    @barbatoslupusrex2192 10 дней назад +1

    Im first

  • @nurse6591
    @nurse6591 9 дней назад +1

    We don’t care about the 🇨🇦 post issue, I just want to watch the picking part of orders

    • @CanadianGundam
      @CanadianGundam  8 дней назад

      I’ll start adding a lot more of picking orders into my content! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @Sazabi4prez
    @Sazabi4prez 10 дней назад +1

    0 views, 0 comments, 1 minute ago. Bro fell off