Folks: i order CONSTANTLY from the US...the way I get over the brokerage issue is to tell USP (or whichever courier company i'm using) that I WILL CLEAR IT MYSELF, as soon as I get the tracking number.

and if they DO clear it and then deliver it, i have my demands plainly on file (always get the rep's name and date you spoke with them) I get a refund for their mistake.

Otherwise I just drive to the airport, pick up the slip, walk a block to the canada customs clearance, pay the taxes, walk back and the courier company will still, if i prefer, ship it to me (sometimes useful if it's a large item, ie, speakers, or whatever).

Hope this helps.
Joe
Vancouver BC