Some people seem to greatly exaggerate their bitterness about the site. I've been buying from them for over 12 years now. I am Canadian. Yes, the shipping/duty is high, but you can find great deals on clearance and I *always* find coupon codes for free promo merchandise (bags, umbrellas, jewelry, makeup cases etc) and can almost always get 10% off as well if you spend over $100. Today they had 20% off any one item, which I used - you can still find lots of promos for Canadians. The negative is that it's not nearly the freebies and benefits that US shoppers get (esp with free shipping), but if you really want the item, it's worth it. I can spend similar $ on items here when everything is factored in. I am picky when I buy though - I research the item so that I know what I'm getting and tend to stick to merchandise that is reliable like their PINK line. It's helped minimize returns over the years. Now I hardly have to return anything. When I do - it's never been more than $12-15 to send it back. Vic Secret isn't a bargain for Canadians, but very few American companies that ship North are these days. As for turn-around time, I always pick regular shipping and I tend to get my tracking number within 48 hrs and my package delivered within the same week because it ships from Mississauga. They're pretty up front about everything - they even accept returns up to six months later and I've never had a problem in 12 yrs of regular shopping with them.