(((sigh))) I am thinking this is probably the case Joy-lynn, I have searched and searched for a good on-line store that has even a few of the nice fabrics, notions, pre-cuts etc available in the States but none of the CN on-line stores seem to carry what I like. I have bought from e-bay and Connecting Threads and both parcels came through customs without problems (DD works for customs and she says they would have to find an off-shore label before they could charge duty) so fabric is mostly duty free and shipping was probably cheaper than within Canada. Connecting threads shipping charges are amazing actually!
...glad I only live an hour from 2 different border crossings!
Joann