If shipped by FedEx etc. the customer gets charged not only the GST but also the brokerage fees which can add up.
Being a shop-o-holic I have had a ton of things shipped to me from the U.S. I request they send it via USPS because Canada Post will rarely charge you duty or fees of any kind as long as the amount declared is not too high. I would suggest you declare it a "toy". Chances are Canada Post would think it is a child toy and just let it through.
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