[CP.AR]

Since I'm there at least once a week to fill up anyways, I thought that I should create a thread and post the prices up. Hopefully it'll help anyone looking to go down there for gas


I'll mostly be posting Texaco pricing, since they are the cheapest "big company" station there.


October 7th 2010

Reg: US$0.90/L
Plus: $0.92/L
Supreme: $0.94L

Canadian cash price for Reg: CAD 0.98/L

[RCubed]

Since I'm there at least once a week to fill up anyways, I thought that I should create a thread and post the prices up. Hopefully it'll help anyone looking to go down there for gas


I'll mostly be posting Texaco pricing, since they are the cheapest "big company" station there.


October 7th 2010

Reg: US$0.90/L
Plus: $0.92/L
Supreme: $0.94L

Canadian cash price for Reg: CAD 0.98/L
If youre there once a week, wanna help me pick up a package at TSB? :)

[TypeRNammer]

When it comes to Chevron at Pt. Roberts, it doesn't like CIBC VISA cards for some reason.

Just a heads up on that.

[gearshifter]

^ yeah, but u can just go in the store and pay cashier with the cibc visa!

[TypeRNammer]

^ yeah, but u can just go in the store and pay cashier with the cibc visa!

Not during closing hours:rofl:

[lgman]

I swipe my card on the machine outside all the time. I never once walked inside.
Reg = 87 No Ethanol
Plus = 89 No Ethanol
Supreme = 91 No M%@#F*%k$&g Ethanol
but no Supreme plus.

[RevRav]

Are you going down there for a purpose? Or just purely to fill up your tank?

[shenmecar]

If youre there once a week, wanna help me pick up a package at TSB? :)

^

Same. :D

[CP.AR]

I just go there to fill up - I work 15 minutes away from there, and I got a Nexus pass, so it's not that out of my way...

If you guys want me to pick up packages - I'll give it some consideration, since everything has be declared when I cross with Nexus (else one bust = no Nexus forever) Maybe I'll charge a surcharge as well, and then donate that amount to RS.

[Derek128]

The can-am takes cibc visa card.
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[racerman88]

When it comes to Chevron at Pt. Roberts, it doesn't like CIBC VISA cards for some reason.

Just a heads up on that.

interesting, I have never had a problem with my visa there

[tiger_handheld]

whats your surcharge for picking up pkgs from TSB?

[syee]

When it comes to Chevron at Pt. Roberts, it doesn't like CIBC VISA cards for some reason.

Just a heads up on that.

What exactly does it do? If it asks for a ZIP code, there's an "override" you can try - use 99999 for the ZIP code. Worked for most machines that ask for your ZIP code for security.

[TypeRNammer]

What exactly does it do? If it asks for a ZIP code, there's an "override" you can try - use 99999 for the ZIP code. Worked for most machines that ask for your ZIP code for security.

Pretty much when you insert the cibc visa card, it will immediately tell you to go inside to see cashier.
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[Meowjin]

Wanna pick up my roids? No Danger to you :rolleyes:

Never pick up anyones elses package.

[optiblue]

Last time I checked, the state of washington doesn't offer octane 94. They're trying to blow up my engine!

[dachinesedude]

Never pick up anyones elses package.

I'll have to agree, dont do it even if u get paid for it, its a lose lose situation for you

[hirevtuner]

I'll have to agree, dont do it even if u get paid for it, its a lose lose situation for you

unless u are this guy
http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/transporter3-6.jpg

[1exotic]

I use TSB all the time, they have pretty good prices. I'm driving down on Monday to pick something up.

I got 4 rims and 4 tires recently and that costed me $34 USD, and they can also accept Canadian.


X-small 1 to 15 pounds $3.00
small 16 to 25 pounds $4.00
medium 26 to 35 pounds $5.00
large 36 to 50 pounds $7.00
X-large 51 to 100 pounds $9.00
XX-large 101 to 150 pounds $18.00

http://tsbshipping.com/



and does the Chevron there have 94 octane? or is it only Texaco? I'd rather go with Chevron since I always use it, but Texaco wouldn't hurt I guess..

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

you guys always declare everything?


car parts? tires?coilovers? misc items?

[Gh0stRider]

Nexus Pass FTW!

I dont always declare everything. Large items, i do. Small items, not all the time.

[!Kodamu]

Yes, declare everything cause there is no point in going down to point roberts.



I mostly get waved through

[shenmecar]

Nexus Pass FTW!

I dont always declare everything. Large items, i do. Small items, not all the time.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[johny]

so you drive for 30mins and use $4 in gas in order to save $6 in gas?....

genuis. why didn't I think of that.

[syee]

so you drive for 30mins and use $4 in gas in order to save $6 in gas?....

genuis. why didn't I think of that.

I assure you that you save more than $6 in gas. 1 full tank for me here is $70. In Blaine, a full tank is roughly $50. Plus, most are going to pick up items from the shipping places so the savings are more.

[johny]

avg small car tank is around 40L = $6 savings.

suv's, trucks, big cars etc will be bigger.

[CP.AR]

Sorry guys haven't spent too much time on RS, been studying....

Gas prices for today:

$0.90 Regular
$0.92 89 Oct
$0.94 92 Oct

Cheapest I saw for regular was $0.88/litre at one of the other stations.

After putting some though into it, I don't think I'll be able to pick stuff up for you guys! Sorry!!!

so you drive for 30mins and use $4 in gas in order to
save $6 in gas?....

genuis. why didn't I think of that.

If you're referring to me, I work in Delta, about 15 minutes away from Point Roberts. so why not?
Premium gas is a bitch, I save a good $15-20 on a full tank

65L at ~$1.25/L in Canada = ~$80.00
65L at ~$0.94/L in the States = ~$60.00

[CP.AR]

Prices for today:

same as above post... but one thing:

Regular border lines are FREAKING PACKED. If it's like this at point bob's, I can't imaging it at peach arch, or the other crossings.

[syee]

Prices for today:

same as above post... but one thing:

Regular border lines are FREAKING PACKED. If it's like this at point bob's, I can't imaging it at peach arch, or the other crossings.

Yeah, I wonder what's going on. I went down to Blaine last Friday after work. Took a good 30 mins in the NEXUS lane at the truck crossing which is really unusual for NEXUS.

I filled up @ $3.49/gallon for premium in Bellingham. (at the Shell across from Bellis Fair) That works out to about $0.94CDN which seems to be the same as Pt Roberts.

[ForbiddenX]

Went down to pick a package a week ago and the lines were pretty packed. Other times I went it was <5 minute wait.

[saveth]

Went down to pick a package a week ago and the lines were pretty packed. Other times I went it was <5 minute wait.

That's because of the high dollar. I go to point Roberts pretty often and i go only on Monday to Friday. The one time i went on Saturday it took me 30 minutes and by the time i got to tsb they were almost closed.

[PiuYi]

went to point roberts this past fri n it was 96.9 for 92oct :( plus a decent 20min wait coming bak (non-NEXUS)

[illicitstylz]

Blaine today, Chevron on H street. 3.29/gal

$0.865 / L before conversion.

[TheKingdom2000]

I use TSB all the time, they have pretty good prices. I'm driving down on Monday to pick something up.

I got 4 rims and 4 tires recently and that costed me $34 USD, and they can also accept Canadian.


X-small 1 to 15 pounds $3.00
small 16 to 25 pounds $4.00
medium 26 to 35 pounds $5.00
large 36 to 50 pounds $7.00
X-large 51 to 100 pounds $9.00
XX-large 101 to 150 pounds $18.00

http://tsbshipping.com/



and does the Chevron there have 94 octane? or is it only Texaco? I'd rather go with Chevron since I always use it, but Texaco wouldn't hurt I guess..


Wow, that's expensive..
Why don't you use the letter carrier. It is wayy cheaper.
I picked up rims and tires and it was less than $15 IIRC

[CP.AR]

Texaco in the states = chevron
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[hirevtuner]

Texaco in the states = chevron
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i believe that Texaco gas doesn't contain ethanol...quote me if I am wrong but last time I went, i didn't see the sticker

[tonyzoomzoom]

I'm hoping the same as I didn't see the sticker either; but Chevron had the sticker; so if the two have the same gasoline then.... :(

[threezero]

i believe that Texaco gas doesn't contain ethanol...quote me if I am wrong but last time I went, i didn't see the sticker

Can any1 confirm this. Went down few days ago to pick up my tires and was disappointed with no being able to find 94 or any premium gas without ethanol
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[optiblue]

Can any1 confirm this. Went down few days ago to pick up my tires and was disappointed with no being able to find 94 or any premium gas without ethanol
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Which station had 94? I was under the impression that Washington state doesn't have 94 anymore.

[hirevtuner]

i know they don't carry 94. only 92 is the highest

[CP.AR]

NO 94, 92 is max

87, 89, 92 are the only options you get, well diesel too if you count that.
They do use ethanol... in all their grades

[threezero]

Which station had 94? I was under the impression that Washington state doesn't have 94 anymore.

excuse my chinglish :p i meant i couldn't find any 94. only 92 and they all have ethanol...wtf.....

is this like mandated by WA law? ALL gas station have to put ethanol crap in their gas?

[optiblue]

Booo... they're trying to kill cars that require a minimum of 93 octane :(

[hirevtuner]

went to Texaco yesterday, they contain ethanol now FUUU!!

[syee]

WA state has a mandate that 2.5% of gas sales must be "bio-diesels". All the pumps I've seen in the border areas are all "up to" 10% ethanol. It looks like it's been this way since 2006.

Here's a list of ethanol free gas stations in WA: http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=WA

Looks like the closest to the border is the Conoco in Burlington.

[RevRav]

Any recent price updates? :)

[tonyzoomzoom]

88c/L for reg and 94c/L for premium @ texaco (last week)

[TypeRNammer]

88c/L for reg and 94c/L for premium @ texaco (last week)

Nice. Time to bring a few gas cans with me!
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[RevRav]

Have anyone ever have trouble at the border before, just because you told them you went down for gas... and you're not bringing back any "goods"?

Does the officer start staring at you funny....and suspect you're not declaring stuff?

[satek]

Went to Point Roberts today to get gas. Got into PR just fine, but coming back they decided to search my car. The boarder guard was quite rude. In the end they didn't tax me just searched my car for 10mins. $30 for 30Ls of 92 :)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6916/snc00115.jpg

[shenmecar]

Went to Point Roberts today to get gas. Got into PR just fine, but coming back they decided to search my car. The boarder guard was quite rude. In the end they didn't tax me just searched my car for 10mins. $30 for 30Ls of 92 :)

Why did they search your car? Were you bringing something back without declaring it?

[TypeRNammer]

Went to Point Roberts today to get gas. Got into PR just fine, but coming back they decided to search my car. The boarder guard was quite rude. In the end they didn't tax me just searched my car for 10mins. $30 for 30Ls of 92 :)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6916/snc00115.jpg

Was it an angry looking white guy?

I got yelled and searched by him.
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[satek]

Why did they search your car? Were you bringing something back without declaring it?

No, only went down for gas. They seemed shocked when I told them I was from Vancouver and only came for gas.

it was a older white guy with a beard and another young white guy

[RevRav]

No, only went down for gas. They seemed shocked when I told them I was from Vancouver and only came for gas.

it was a older white guy with a beard and another young white guy

haha ...exactly what I was wondering about back in post #49

[CP.AR]

Btw it is confirmed now that they all have the ethanol stickers now
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[MindBomber]

I use TSB all the time, they have pretty good prices. I'm driving down on Monday to pick something up.

I got 4 rims and 4 tires recently and that costed me $34 USD, and they can also accept Canadian.


X-small 1 to 15 pounds $3.00
small 16 to 25 pounds $4.00
medium 26 to 35 pounds $5.00
large 36 to 50 pounds $7.00
X-large 51 to 100 pounds $9.00
XX-large 101 to 150 pounds $18.00

http://tsbshipping.com/


Package Express Rates
http://www.packageexpress.com/

Envelope $2.50 -0-
Small Box (1/8 Cuft which is 6” cubed) $4.00 -0-
1 CuFt $4.00 $0.50
2 CuFt $4.00 $0.75
3 CuFt $4.00 $1.00
4 CuFt $4.00 $1.00
5 CuFt $4.25 $1.25
6 CuFt $4.50 $1.50
7 CuFt $4.75 $1.75
8 CuFt $5.00 $2.00
9 CuFt $5.50 $2.25
10 CuFt $6.00 $2.50
15 CuFt $7.00 $3.00
20 CuFt $8.00 $4.00
30 CuFt $9.00 $5.00
40 CuFt $10.00 $6.00
50 CuFt $12.00 $7.00
60 CuFt $14.00 $8.00
Pallet A (up to 4’W X 4’D X 4’H) $15.00 $8.00
Pallet B (up to 4’W X 4’D X 8’H) $25.00 $12.00
Pallet C (up to 4’W X 8’D X 4’H) $35.00 $15.00
Pallet D (up to 4’W X 8’D X 8’H) $45.00 $20.00
Pallet E (up to 8’W X 8’D X 4’H) $55.00 $25.00
Pallet F (up to 8’W X 8’D X 8’H) $65.00 $30.00
Vehicles (ATV’s and Motorcycles) $35.00 $20.00
Large Vehicles (Large ATV’s) $50.00 $40.00

[RevRav]

What's the gas price down there lately?

[CP.AR]

0.94, 0.96, 0.98 respectively for the three grades at Texaco.

The cheaper gas stations ie: "Can-Am" has Regular at 0.90/L


Package Express Rates
http://www.packageexpress.com/

Envelope $2.50 -0-
Small Box (1/8 Cuft which is 6” cubed) $4.00 -0-
1 CuFt $4.00 $0.50
2 CuFt $4.00 $0.75
3 CuFt $4.00 $1.00
4 CuFt $4.00 $1.00
5 CuFt $4.25 $1.25
6 CuFt $4.50 $1.50
7 CuFt $4.75 $1.75
8 CuFt $5.00 $2.00
9 CuFt $5.50 $2.25
10 CuFt $6.00 $2.50
15 CuFt $7.00 $3.00
20 CuFt $8.00 $4.00
30 CuFt $9.00 $5.00
40 CuFt $10.00 $6.00
50 CuFt $12.00 $7.00
60 CuFt $14.00 $8.00
Pallet A (up to 4’W X 4’D X 4’H) $15.00 $8.00
Pallet B (up to 4’W X 4’D X 8’H) $25.00 $12.00
Pallet C (up to 4’W X 8’D X 4’H) $35.00 $15.00
Pallet D (up to 4’W X 8’D X 8’H) $45.00 $20.00
Pallet E (up to 8’W X 8’D X 4’H) $55.00 $25.00
Pallet F (up to 8’W X 8’D X 8’H) $65.00 $30.00
Vehicles (ATV’s and Motorcycles) $35.00 $20.00
Large Vehicles (Large ATV’s) $50.00 $40.00


Damn the prices are cheapo... but Sumas border.... that's kinda far for some people lol

[PiuYi]

^is chevron gas more expensive? whats the difference? i usually just go chevron when i'm down there cuz thats where i usually go up here

[CP.AR]

I go to Texaco - which uses Chevron gas (since texaco is owned by Chevron), hell it's even got the "with Techron" label on their pumps!

The "pricyness" of the the 3 big stations are as follows (from most to least)
Shell -> Chevron -> Texaco.

I think it has to do with their location more than anything though... Shell is the closest to the border while Texaco is the furthest.

[ForbiddenX]

Isn't texaco right across tsb?

I'm going to be heading down there next week to get some packages but I usually always use Chevron gas. Didn't know it was the same as Texaco. I'll fill up with Texaco this time.

How are the line ups during the weekdays? Like tuesday morning? I wanna head down there before class.

[cho]

Weekday mornings usually no one, dont go on sat, last time I went about 44 min wait
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[RevRav]

Since heading down to Point Robert or Blaine to pick up a
packaging is almost the same distance from Lower Mainland.
Have anyone notice which location's gas are generally cheaper?

[TypeRNammer]

Weekday mornings usually no one, dont go on sat, last time I went about 44 min wait
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It really depends, going in will take like 5 to 10 minutes.

BUT, coming back into Canada varies through out lunch time.

[CP.AR]

Went down this morning at 12:00. Even with nexus, I waited a.good 15 minutes to get into the states. Coming back thigh the nexus line was empty since they were just waving cars by. (regular line has probably a 30 minute line)
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[ForbiddenX]

Went this morning and the line going there was about 5mins coming back was less than that but the border guard was a bitch.

Gas price was 94c/L for regular at texaco

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

how was he being a bitch

[PiuYi]

went yesterday to Shell to get my buy one get one free Whistler ski lift voucher

Prices:
Regular 96.9
Plus 98.9
V-Power 101.9


.....Vancouver regular 122.1 :(

[shenmecar]

I went to Point Roberts today.

Gas was 96.9.

[cho]

http://hphotos-snc6.fbcdn.net/hs124.snc6/171488_497293647514_504522514_5957863_7569696_o.jp g

[keifun]

not Pt. Roberts, but went to the Shell @ Blaine today while picking up some parts at Hagens.

Shell 92 V-Power $3.539/gallon X 1/3.78541L ---> $0.934c/L

[Fappin]

Went to PR today. 92 at Shell was at 101.9

[murd0c]

Ok I have a question. Since Point Roberts is the US why do they sell gas in liters? I never thought of that until now.

[shenmecar]

To make it easier for the 99% of their visitors who are Canadian. Thats the only reason I could think of.

[Fappin]

They advertise the prices in $/L but the pumps go by $/Gallon at least for Shell anyway.

[CP.AR]

To make it easier for the 99% of their visitors who are Canadian. Thats the only reason I could think of.

+1 I actually asked the lady at texaco. She said it was easier for people to compare prices with canada that way
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[PiuYi]

anyone know the quality of gas at the can-am station?

I usually go to chevron or shell but today gas prices there were 103.9 compared to 96.9 at Can-Am..... stuck with v-power anyway, but might hav to consider that next time

[Ch28]

Figured I'd bump this since gas price is @ 1.31 today

Chevron & Shell in PR was at 0.99/L a few days ago. The Can-Am (first one after Letter Carrier) was $0.95

[beatdownvictim]

98.9 at can am today

[baggdis300]

i usually am able to get two tanks out of the same amount of $$ that gets me one here..

atleast tat was the case in my is300

id fill up 15 gallons, then fill two 25 L jerry cans, 70-80$ max. 91 octane at shell

that would JUST last me a week... lol i drove way to much(600+miles/week)

it also helped that i have a town home in blaine...

[Euro7r]

:fuuuuu: @ the current gas prices in the lower mainland. Gonna have to go to Point Roberts to fill up gas from now on.

[CP.AR]

Just came back. 106 for regular, 105 if you are paying canadian
Premium at 110/liter
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[Ch28]

Just came back. 106 for regular, 105 if you are paying canadian
Premium at 110/liter
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fuck!

jumped a whole 10 cents

[shenmecar]

Just came back. 106 for regular, 105 if you are paying canadian
Premium at 110/liter
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haha damn you beat me to it. I was there today as well. surprising to see its 106 for regular now compared to two months ago which was 96! holy crap!

[Rogue951]

I was there at 1130 it was only 0.98 I think? at the can am. definitely not over a dollar.
changes fast.

[shenmecar]

^

can am is always about 8 cents cheaper than shell/chevron.

[E-40six]

anyone know what diesel is at down there?
I need to save some money, my fuel bill is reaching $700 a month

[nickmak]

i live at the bottom of the hill by point roberts and the day before yesterday it was 99.9 at can am

[AutozamAZ-3]

off topic, but is there anywhere to buy groceries in PR?

[PiuYi]

the International Marketplace behind chevron


so anyone kno quality of gas at Can-Am? where they source it perhaps?

[AutozamAZ-3]

the International Marketplace behind chevron


so anyone kno quality of gas at Can-Am? where they source it perhaps?

are prices much cheaper than superstores or costco?

[PiuYi]

not by a significant amount, definitely not worth going down just for groceries if you dont live in twwassen

however, you can get food they dont sell in canada (ie. dreyers ice cream)

[jpoon]

not really, their prices are pretty much the same as our local gas stations. You could always go to Husky - they have great quality gas! and cheaper than most places ;)

[vash13]

I live in Vancouver, is it worth the time for me to drive all the way to point roberts just for gas?

[Nlkko]

It'd take forever with all the traffic. I can only see the people in Richmond or Surrey doing it.

[!Kodamu]

Depends on your tank size and which part of Vancouver. If right by Oak street bridge, you're still a good 30km away. So that is 60km round trip.



I live in Richmond. Depending on the car I bring down. I save from $15-25 per tank x that by everyweek.


Also depends on what time you go. I usually go after midnite. So no traffic at all. But if you were to go in the afternoon. You'll spend time idling at the boarder wasting gas.


I live in Vancouver, is it worth the time for me to drive all the way to point roberts just for gas?

[baggdis300]

like i said, i'd get two tanks for the price of one..

but i also lived in white rock :D, after moving to delta i still went weekly..

if you make the trip down there bring jerry cans, the border guards don't care at all...

[busdriverman]

i went to pt roberts last week for gas

chevron

reg. 101.1

cannot remember rates for other octanes but each grade was roughly an increment of roughly 4 cents a liter!

[AutozamAZ-3]

like i said, i'd get two tanks for the price of one..

but i also lived in white rock :D, after moving to delta i still went weekly..

if you make the trip down there bring jerry cans, the border guards don't care at all...

whats the legal position on transporting jerry cans? is this just something that customs is lenient on, or is this unlawful?
how many litres can you carry accross?

[CP.AR]

whats the legal position on transporting jerry cans? is this just something that customs is lenient on, or is this unlawful?
how many litres can you carry accross?

legal if you want to get raped with tax

[J____]

they can tax you on jerry cans of gas? can they tax you if you said you went down to fill up for gas? how about on groceries?

[nickmak]

i've brought 40L of gas through (2 jerry cans were 40L) plus my full tank of gas and they didn't care. mind you they pretty much know me now since i go at least once a week. i drive a gas guzzler and i live a few hundred feet from the boarder so it makes sense for me to go to PR to get gas. but if you live in vancouver probably not. plus boarder traffic can suck big time, i left for work this morning and the line up was already in front of my driveway. tip: go at night.

oh and as far as i know you don't get taxed on groceries. my parents go to bellingham a lot and they always bring groceries back with them (they LOVE trader joes) and they havent been taxed. and it's not like they're not declaring them or anything like that

[roastpuff]

cannot remember rates for other octanes but each grade was roughly an increment of roughly 4 cents a liter!
You do realize that it's more of a jump on this side of the border too? It's 13 cents to go from 87 to 91.

I'm going to start filling up @ Point Roberts more often the way gas prices are going... just keep buying smaller stuff from DealXtreme, Monoprice, etc...

[baggdis300]

whats the legal position on transporting jerry cans? is this just something that customs is lenient on, or is this unlawful?
how many litres can you carry accross?

i went weekly for years, i never was bothered by the border guards(had been "random search"they didn't bother me), and i was at first name basis with a couple, one imported my car, and then his traniee got to know me so they just passed me thru.

and on the american side, the border guard is my neighbour at my townhome in blaine. so again, i get wavied thru i probably should of applied for nexus, but the times i went i never waited more than 10 minutes both ways.

[racerman88]

Gas yesterday is $1.10USD per liter for supreme at Chevron

[Energy]

Anyone go down there recently? What are the prices like? I'm planning to go later in the afternoon.

[syee]

I was in Blaine on Monday. 92 octane was $4.05/gallon (which is $1.07/L)

[InvisibleSoul]

they can tax you on jerry cans of gas? can they tax you if you said you went down to fill up for gas? how about on groceries?
That is correct.

Gas inside your car's gas tank is non taxable.

Gas inside portable containers IS taxable, and subject to a fairly high rate of duty as well.

I don't believe there is any tax exemption on groceries... they fall into the amount of your personal exemption if you have been away for a certain amount of time.

[taylor192]

Just got back.

$1.15 for 92 at Chevron.
$600 of merchandise, no tax, no duty.

I figured I saved about $400 on merchandise, $120 on taxes, and $20 on gas.

[Euro7r]

$1.11 Chevron @ Pt. Roberts.

Went to TSB to pick up an item I ordered online for $213. Didn't get taxed.

[TypeRNammer]

I haven't got taxed on bringing gas back.

I usually get 40L extra on top of the gas I fill in my car.

[|<e|_]

just got back from it today too
1.16/L for 92 octane at shell

get that ski /board buy one get one free voucher and sell it craigslist

[UFO]

That is correct.
I don't believe there is any tax exemption on groceries... they fall into the amount of your personal exemption if you have been away for a certain amount of time.

Since majority of grocery/food items are non-taxable in Canada anyways, there's no issues bringing them in from the US, even say $500 worth of groceries in a 3 hour trip. So there is no special exemption amount for groceries, they are just exempt generally.

There are limits on how much meat each person can bring in, and no fruits and vegetables can come back into Canada I believe. We always bring back dairy, eggs, since it is literally half the price of what it is here when it is full priced in the US. And a roast chicken from US Costco, that stuff is money :)

[RevRav]

^ Anyone remember the limit for meat? And aware of any grocery/food items that are actually taxable?

[syee]

^ Anyone remember the limit for meat? And aware of any grocery/food items that are actually taxable?

Candy and soft drinks would be taxable. (as they already are here). Meat max is 20kg.

Here's the categories and the duties/taxes you'd have to pay:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1500/tariff1lb2.jpg http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4834/tariff2fa3.jpg

[RevRav]

Summary:

- Diary products (max $20
- Eggs (max 2 dozens)
- Meat (max 20kg)

[viet604778]

Thhe real gas robery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWYBXlosALk

[baggdis300]

Since majority of grocery/food items are non-taxable in Canada anyways, there's no issues bringing them in from the US, even say $500 worth of groceries in a 3 hour trip. So there is no special exemption amount for groceries, they are just exempt generally.

There are limits on how much meat each person can bring in, and no fruits and vegetables can come back into Canada I believe. We always bring back dairy, eggs, since it is literally half the price of what it is here when it is full priced in the US. And a roast chicken from US Costco, that stuff is money :)

thats funny, as i have fruit/veggies all bought from fred meyers weekly and not once have they told us that they were not allowed?

[taylor192]

Damn. I have ordered > $600 of athletic clothing/shoes without having to pay duty - good thing cause its 18%!

[impulseX]

Not sure what it is at pt. Roberts but in blaine was 111 for the at the chevron
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[Greenstoner]

just got back from Bellingham $3.97 (5am) <--- consider high i guess

[roastpuff]

1.16 for V-Power at Shell, 1.15 for Premium at Chevron and 1.14 at Texaco.

I filled up @ Texaco.

[syee]

Gas today was 3.91/4.01/4.11 per gallon. (1.03/1.06/1.09 per L) at Shell in Blaine on D St. Texaco across the road was the same price.

EDIT: Not gas related but that Shell station also sells cheap milk if you're filling up there anyways. Milk is $2.49/gallon with gas purchase. A lot cheaper than the $4+ /gallon we pay here.

[TypeRNammer]

Currently it's 1.20 for premium at Chevron, in Pt Roberts

[Energy]

Its rising slowly. It was 1.16 last Saturday.

[TypeRNammer]

Cheetos price went up to $3.49 FUUUUU
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[FerrariEnzo]

Thhe real gas robery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWYBXlosALk
lol.. instead to put it back on the hook.. tell the attendant right away..

[syee]

4.05/4.15/4.25 per gallon today at Shell in Blaine. (1.07/1.09/1.12 per L)

[Mr.C]

And 1.18 in Abbotsford...

[cho]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207569_10150160311677515_504522514_6514521_1652884 _n.jpg

[Jer3]

hm yesterday was 1.159 like cho posted at chevron. i think the cheap place (the first gas station) was 1.08 though.

[DEVi8]

^ i just filled up there (cheap place) earlier and the price was 1.09

[Amuse]

Is the gas at the cheap place ok?

[wingies]

Thats wht i was wondering too. I drove right past and went to chevron

[InvisibleSoul]

This afternoon it was 111.9¢ at Can-Am and 112.9¢ at USA Mart.

[1exotic]

prices today for 87 at Point Roberts:

$1.11 at the first gas station on the right heading down there

$1.17 at Chevron, Texaco, and all the others.

[ninja6o4]

In Blaine tonight:
4.239/gal ~1.121/L for Premium at the USA mart

[Energy]

prices today for 87 at Point Roberts:

$1.11 at the first gas station on the right heading down there

$1.17 at Chevron, Texaco, and all the others.

I noticed the big price difference too and filled up at that first gas station the last time I was there. Is it just that chevron has techron and that's what makes it more expensive?

[1exotic]

the cheaper gas station probably just uses shittier lower quality gas...

[CP.AR]

I always go to the Texaco. Same pump. always

It's always the cheapest amongst the "big three" (shell, chevron, texaco) and yet its the same stuff as Chevron. There's always no cars there either

[murd0c]

Texaco is Chevron

[Rogue951]

i use can-am, havent had a problem yet. i just throw in some lucas fuel treatment once a month. but i drive an SUV so that 5cents counts for me when i go weekly.

[TypeRNammer]

I always go to the Texaco. Same pump. always

It's always the cheapest amongst the "big three" (shell, chevron, texaco) and yet its the same stuff as Chevron. There's always no cars there either

What pump number do you use?
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[Simplex123]

$1.08 CAD at can-am just now
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[TypeRNammer]

Anybody have updates on gas prices at Point Roberts or Blaine?

Vancouver gas price just shot up to 1.437

FUUUUUUU

[hirevtuner]

glad i filled up then
went to pt roberts yesterday and filled up at 1.25
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[MG1]

So I guess Abbotsford at 1.27 isn't that bad. No problem with jerry cans and no border line ups or hassles.

Actually, that was the price at Superstore not including the 3.5¢/litre in store coupons, making it 1.24.

This was price as of yesterday. It changes often, so check gas price websites.

[Jer3]

Anybody have updates on gas prices at Point Roberts or Blaine?

Vancouver gas price just shot up to 1.437

FUUUUUUU

i think we should start a "the gas is too damn high" party in vancouver lol. im finding more reasons to ship stuff to pt roberts nowadays to pick up cheaper gas now.

[Matsuda]

it was a 1.19 yesterday for regular yesterday

[syee]

last Friday it was 4.15/4.25/4.35 per gallon (1.09/1.12/1.15 per litre) at the Shell in Blaine on D St.

[MG1]

1.19 in Mission all last week. Now it's 1.3X something.

[Mancini]

115.9 at Pt. Roberts yesterday.

[impulseX]

Was 109 or something last week at blaine. Saw a few stations still at 136.9 last night on my way home. Then the chevron just before home was already 143. Fuuuuuuuuuu

[tamago]

125.9 for 92 octane at Chevron last night.

Edit: at Point Roberts

[skylinergtr]

142.8/L regular when i got to burnaby today.

shieeeeeeeet

[Mr.C]

142.8/L regular when i got to burnaby today.

shieeeeeeeet

I think speculating in oil is where it's at.

[CP.AR]

1.26 for premium at pt roberts texaco just now

[Hondasport19]

143.7 in Langley right now :mad:

[Euro7r]

The News said gas prices should drop 6 cents in the next 30hours or so.

http://www.theprovince.com/business/Metro+Vancouver+prices+should+drop+least+cents+lit re+Friday+says+expert/4767682/story.html

[syee]

The News said gas prices should drop 6 cents in the next 30hours or so.

http://www.theprovince.com/business/Metro+Vancouver+prices+should+drop+least+cents+lit re+Friday+says+expert/4767682/story.html

I saw 1.37 for regular at a few places this evening in East Vancouver/Burnaby area.

[FRStan]

1.17 Point Roberts Texaco at noon

[RevRav]

$1.15 at Can-Am few hours ago.

[Skyline350gt]

Hey just a question guys, I've never been to Point Roberts, are the border waits quick all the time? And is there any shops or anything over there?

Thanks!

[Cillu]

^The border waits at PR are usually pretty quick ~5-10 minutes. From what I remember, there isn't much over there that I saw except a couple gas stations, and parcel pickup shops like tsb.

[CP.AR]

Point Roberts lineups go on a daily cycle. Basically if you go during rush hour - it will be rush hour there.

Fridays after work (around 4-5PM) is a big no-no, as even in my Nexus lane I wait a good 10 minutes+)

Best time to go is anyday during the mid morning (10-11AM) or mid afternoon (2-3PM)

There's a bunch of parcel/shipping places, a hardware store, 2 banks, a bar, a marina, a handful of gas stations, a supermarket, and some bed & breakfast style places.

[Skyline350gt]

Hmmmmmm, thinking about maybe taking a cruise there to fill up a full tank + having some beers there at the marina in the summertime!

[Ch28]

Hey just a question guys, I've never been to Point Roberts, are the border waits quick all the time? And is there any shops or anything over there?

Thanks!

Check this site before you leave

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html

They update their twitter about once an hour

https://twitter.com/CBSA_BBY

[RevRav]

Check this site before you leave

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html

That's actually the wrong one. That one will be useful for return trips back into Canada.
The one you're looking for is: http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/

[Teh Doucher]

updates?

[InvisibleSoul]

Real-time updates aren't really necessary... it's always 15-20¢ cheaper than Vancouver.

[shenmecar]

How else will low self esteem online shoppers feel virtual gratitude without updating this thread then?

[d1]

bump! anybody know when the gas stations close at? I want to go at night to avoid any lineups.

[syee]

bump! anybody know when the gas stations close at? I want to go at night to avoid any lineups.

Not sure about Point Roberts but the Shell in Blaine I believe is open 24x7. I showed up at 2AM once and it was still open.

As for prices, at the Shell on D St in Blaine, as of Monday, prices were 3.89/3.99/4.09 per gallon.

[TypeRNammer]

1.169 at Chevron in Point Roberts for regular fuel


$2.99 For Monster Import inside the market :troll:

[Honyoung]

is the texaco open 247?

[TypeRNammer]

is the texaco open 247?

The pumps are, not the store. Same goes with the chevron.

[spideyv2]

went to point roberts for the first time yesterday lol
going there for gas is really convenient if you live in tsawassen. I wonder what the people do there for night life, come to delta?

[TypeRNammer]

I think I mentioned it before, if you have a CIBC VISA card, it won't work with their pumps for some strange reason.

[LSF22]

went to point roberts for the first time yesterday lol
going there for gas is really convenient if you live in tsawassen. I wonder what the people do there for night life, come to delta?


There's not much to do in Delta either :troll:

[spideyv2]

Thats the point :troll:
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[krazynuck]

was there today in the AM

CAN AM (or wtvr the name of the first one on Tyee drive is called)
$1.06xx for regular (CDN)
$1.11xx for regular (USD)

CHEVRON
$1.16xx for regular
$1.19xx for 89
$1.21xx for 91

[d1]

why is can-am so much cheaper?

[oldsnail]

dont know whats going on in vancouver island.. started to jump down drastically

129.9 ->111.9

of course i filled at that price

[Simplex123]

Only ¢95/L for regular CAN-AM today

[CP.AR]

went to point roberts for the first time yesterday lol
going there for gas is really convenient if you live in tsawassen. I wonder what the people do there for night life, come to delta?

practice sexual relationships

[roastpuff]

Gas was $1.20 for premium at the Texaco, $1.14 regular?

[Gh0stRider]

Blaine is cheaper I think

[BaoTurbo]

My parents said its not worth the trip from richmond to pt Roberts. :facepalm:
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[artmotion]

Just got back! Chevron only has regular at the moment so I went to Texaco where the 92 was 1.22. Not sure what regular was.

[bcrdukes]

practice sexual relationships

It's too depressing for that.

[artmotion]

It's too depressing for that.

Wait... I live in Delta... :alone:

[roastpuff]

Just got back! Chevron only has regular at the moment so I went to Texaco where the 92 was 1.22. Not sure what regular was.

Just go to the Texaco all the time, same gas as Chevron but it's a little cheaper!
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[tipy]

anyone know gas price of can am this week?

[saveth]

Regular was 1.12 yesterday.
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[shenmecar]

My parents said its not worth the trip from richmond to pt Roberts. :facepalm:
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do they know where pt roberts is?
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[see.lai]

I save about $20 each trip on my 50L tank filling premium. I also fill 25L on my jerry can.
I say it's worth it

[anti_rice]

Can -am is $1.12 US and $1.14 CAD today

[i-VTEC]

I have only filled with 2 Gas Station in PR, Chevron / USA (Next to Chevron)

I feel like I ran out of gas really quick when I fill up at Chevron.

However, when I fill up at USA, it last really long.

Anyone notice?

[bartone]

$1.13 CAD at can-am just now

[UFO]

Today:
1.149 us and 1.159 cdn at Can-am
1.129 us at USA

[TypeRNammer]

Can-am is going up pretty quick...

[spideyv2]

I was driving to PR for gas tonight and my car dies down in the middle of the highway. Fuck
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[Ch28]

I was driving to PR for gas tonight and my car dies down in the middle of the highway. Fuck
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http://i.imgur.com/khYaP.gif

[- kT]

just went down tonight. didn't bring jerry cans. price is 121.5 or somewhere in that rough ballpark at chevron

funny story, the border patrol on our side (a female too) asked me as she handed me back my passports - "is this the genesis?"

was pretty surprised

[BillyBishop]

just went down tonight. didn't bring jerry cans. price is 121.5 or somewhere in that rough ballpark at chevron

funny story, the border patrol on our side (a female too) asked me as she handed me back my passports - "is this the genesis?"

was pretty surprised

"Finally some recognition!"
http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/fuck%20yeah%20kid%20thumb.jpg

[MG1]

$4.119 / gallon at US Gas in Sumas. Not that this should be in the Point Roberts Gase Price thread, LOL.