CANADA POST STRIKE

The Impacts of the Canada Post Strike on Our Small Business

Dear Valued Customers,

We want to take a moment to update you on how the ongoing Canada Post strike is affecting our operations and your orders. As a small business, we value transparency and feel it’s important to explain the steps we’re taking to navigate this challenging situation.

Impact on International Shipments

The Canada Post strike has caused a significant rise in shipping costs for international packages. This increase has made it difficult to fulfill some orders at the rates paid during checkout, as they no longer cover the actual shipping fees. To adjust, we have temporarily increased shipping costs for international destinations to balance these changes. Rest assured, once the strike is resolved and rates stabilize, our international shipping costs will return to normal.

For orders placed before the strike was officially announced, we have made the difficult decision to withhold those shipments until the strike is resolved. This ensures that we can avoid passing excessive costs on to you while maintaining the financial stability of our business.

Domestic and U.S. Shipments

We are pleased to report that packages within Canada and the United States are unaffected by these changes. Shipping rates for these regions remain consistent and close to our usual pricing, allowing us to continue providing reliable service.

Key Challenges

  • Higher International Shipping Costs: The strike has resulted in unprecedented increases in shipping rates for global destinations.
  • Delayed Fulfillment of Certain Orders: International orders made before the strike are being held until shipping costs return to manageable levels.
  • Logistical Disruptions: The strike has slowed processing times, adding complexity to international logistics.

Our Commitment to You

  1. Proactive Adjustments: Temporary increases to international shipping rates ensure we can still fulfill new orders.
  2. Fair Solutions: Any international orders placed before the strike will be shipped once rates return to normal, avoiding undue costs for you.

What This Means for Your Orders

  • International Orders:
    • New orders: Temporarily higher shipping rates apply.
    • Pre-strike orders: Shipments will be withheld until the strike is over.
  • Domestic and U.S. Orders: These continue unaffected at regular shipping rates.

For any additional information, don't hesitate to reach out to nsvvintagestore@gmail.com so we can chat with you on the status of your order!

We deeply appreciate your understanding and support during this time. The Canada Post strike has created unforeseen challenges, but we are committed to overcoming them while keeping our customers at the heart of our decisions.

Thank you for your continued trust in us.

Warm regards,
NSV Vintage