I know now that WL probably wasn't the best choice of a company to order a laser from, but all I'm concerned about is if it makes it past customs.
The time to ask such a question is before you order not after that fact---when whatever is done is done already. Nobody on this Forum can answer your question--nobody on LPF has anything to do with what Canadian Customs does or does not stop.
As ARG says: " If they catch it they will confiscate it, no doubt. They're always taking my freaking lightbulbs.
Whether or not they check the package is a game of roulette. "
WL is not a good choice --- they are low quality way overpriced lasers. As others have said you shold cancel your order unless you have to have only a WL product for whatever reason. That being said, you really should have asked WL your question. Apparently you did not even notice or read WL's "Our Guarentees" which appears on every product page of their web site.
"We guarantee delivery to every country in the world (except US, AU, CH, and NZ) or your money back. We guarantee your laser will be free from defects for a full year from the date of receipt. We guarantee a 30-day money back return policy"
On their "Delivery guarentee" page they say: "As part of our delivery guarantee, we will ship the order again or issue a full refund at your request if in case the package is lost or taken by customs. " See:
Delivery Guarantee ? Wicked Lasers
With regard to Canada --anything Class 3B or 4 is illegal to import, sell , or even give away for free.
"Quick summary: As of June 2011, it is illegal to sell or provide high-powered portable lasers (Class 3B and Class 4) to consumers in Canada. That means you. This restriction applies to "portable lasers", which we take to mean lasers with a battery compartment.
-If you attempt to import a portable laser which is Class 3B or higher you can expect to have it seized, as we have seen already.
-If you attempt to sell or make available a portable laser which is Class 3B or higher, Health Canada has an incredible array of powers to utilize against you, including product seizure, mandatory recall, huge fines, etc. Note, it doesn't need to be a sale. Giving one of these to your brother for free would be considered a violation." from:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f44/canadian-restrictions-portable-lasers-official-info-release-laserglow-73129.html
Common sense should tell you nobody on LPF determines any of WL's policies nor if Canadian Customs will or won't stop the shipment coming to you.
You pay your pennies and take your chances. If it gets stopped you will get a letter for Canadian Customs ---you can report it to WL and they will ship another one--they are so overpirced they could ship several replacenments and still make money so...
