Hi there,
I am wondering if anyone has experience buying used equipment from a private seller, in Canada (Quebec) and bringing it back to the USA?
I am a finish carpenter and I make chairs on the side. I have always bought used machines, because I do not have the resources to buy new. I have been fortunate over the years and acquired some great machines.
Living in Vermont, in my experience, there is not a huge market of used tools. I have bought most equipment in New Hampshire, Massachusetts or Connecticut (I think simply because of greater population).
I am currently setting a small shop and am looking for a used 14" General 130 planer.
I have found 2 General 130 planers for sale near Montreal Quebec, which is roughly 2 hours away. Being the home of General Machinery, and with a population of over 4 million, it seems like an easier place to find a used 130 planer.
From my understanding, residential voltage is also 120volts in Quebec, so that's not an issue.
Any advice would be appreciated! I am going to try to contact a customs officer, but figured I would ask here as well!