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

[@bayougunplallc9903]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@ChristainMecha]

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

[@banishedarbiter]

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]

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

[@bogrot69]

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]

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]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@1skSlade]

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

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

That’s awesome. I took a screenshot!

[@TdMe99]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@Sweetnlow19811]

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]

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]

@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. 😊

[@jjparent6245]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Hey, no problem!

[@ArkanisX]

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.

[@TdMe99]

Always look forward to watching the new videos as always!

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@nissassagame]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Thank you!!!

[@nissassagame]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@RdKil]

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]

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!

[@Grim_Dev2004]

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

[@GBStudio0]

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]

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!

[@ezberry91]

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]

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

[@Geekeric]

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.

[@CanadianGundam]

😂

[@zrpnt8863]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Thanks for watching!

[@MikeTheGamer77]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Definitely need to do something about this!

[@PrimalShadow506]

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]

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]

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

[@PrimalShadow506]

@@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]

@@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]

@@oddmanoutprops9391 I never said 90 days and refunded.

[@joeysoto7111]

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.

[@CanadianGundam]

That’s so awesome!

[@Megamerge117]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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!

[@01flord]

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

[@DalamSCO]

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]

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

[@mr.g354]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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.

[@Robanhood99]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

👍

[@ezberry91]

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]

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

[@ezberry91]

@@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]

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

[@shipool]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@KurayamiWinter]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@KurayamiWinter]

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

[@Jason-nx3hl]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

We’ll try and see what we can do!

[@dragonspartan9031]

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]

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.

[@willpoirier8880]

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]

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?

[@ChrisWDow]

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]

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.

[@Mugen10]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Yes!

[@gregkun1]

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]

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

[@gregkun1]

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

[@mr.g354]

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]

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

[@PrimalShadow506]

I would definitely volunteer if I was in the area

[@CanadianGundam]

That’s so awesome.

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

miss the old Wolfenstein and doom games.

[@CanadianGundam]

Wolfenstein was great! Completely forgot about that game!

[@gumbie6959]

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]

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.

[@BOSSposes]

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]

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

[@kevintakeda2829]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@ricedreem]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@AndrewWong175R]

Is that RG Nu Gundam HWS for sale?

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@bryanmann3409]

Love your videos

[@CanadianGundam]

Thanks for liking and watching them!

[@aPopcap]

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]

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

[@AozoraOrigami]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@rickywhyte7601]

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]

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]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Totally get it, I would do the same.

[@goaliechris500]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@dustinsimoneau4780]

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.

[@CanadianGundam]

That might be a good idea!

[@vitosalandino7310]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@Illestx3]

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]

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.

[@gregsantoss]

I saw some UPC 151 👀…..

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@hyyeoh9878]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

What country are you from?

[@hyyeoh9878]

@@CanadianGundam Malaysia

[@TeaBurn]

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.

[@seanohara565]

Worms Armageddon!!!!

[@nurse6591]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

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

[@barbatoslupusrex2192]

Im first

[@CanadianGundam]

🙌🙌

[@Sazabi4prez]

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

[@CanadianGundam]

Ok