Stallion Express and Chit Chats are Canadian shipping consolidators: you drop parcels at their locations (or book a pickup), they bundle volume and pass on lower postage. Canada Post is the national carrier you can use at any post office. This comparison is for resellers, Etsy and eBay sellers, and small online shops. Rates below are the sample rates each company published on October 7, 2026, in CAD; your price depends on weight, size and destination.
For the business side, see the reselling side hustle guide, reselling tools, and label printers for resellers.
How do Stallion Express, Chit Chats and Canada Post compare?
Stallion and Chit Chats undercut national-carrier counter rates on their published samples, especially to the U.S.; Canada Post wins on reach and simplicity.
| Option | Best for | Pricing | In Canada | Pros | Cons |
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| Stallion Express | Frequent U.S. shippers and Amazon FBA sellers | Free to join, no monthly fees; sample 4 oz to New York $4.39 vs $17.62 national carrier (source) | Prices in CAD; U.S. sample delivery 2–4 business days |
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| Chit Chats | Small domestic and U.S. parcels from Etsy and eBay sellers | Zero monthly fees; samples: necklace anywhere in Canada $3.83, T-shirt to Toronto $5.33, mug to Vancouver $6.07 (source) | Prices in CAD, excluding taxes and surcharges; calculated from Toronto |
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| Canada Post | Occasional parcels, rural sellers and anyone who wants a counter | See current price (estimate on Canada Post's site) (source) | National network; Priority, Xpresspost, Flat rate box and Regular Parcel |
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Prices and features from each company's own pages, checked October 7, 2026. They change often; confirm on the official site before you buy.
The “national carrier” figures in the table are the comparison rates each consolidator published on its own pricing page, not quotes from Canada Post.
Which shipping option is cheapest for small parcels?
On their own sample rates, both consolidators were far below the national-carrier figures they quoted: Stallion’s 4 oz parcel to New York was $4.39 versus $17.62, and Chit Chats’ 85 g necklace within Canada was $3.83 versus $15.29. Get a real quote for your parcel before you switch, because the samples are chosen by each company.
Illustrative example
Assumed numbers, not a quote: a reseller ships 40 small parcels a month and saves $8 per parcel by using a consolidator.
- Monthly saving: 40 × $8 = $320.
- If the round trip to a drop-off point takes an hour a week and you value your time at $25 an hour, that costs about 4 × $25 = $100 a month.
- Net: roughly $220 a month in this example.
The per-parcel saving, volume and time value are assumptions for the arithmetic.
Who should pick Stallion Express, Chit Chats or Canada Post?
| If you… | Lean toward | Why |
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| Ship many small parcels to U.S. buyers | Stallion Express | Published U.S. savings and 2–4 day delivery |
| Ship mostly within Canada from a big city | Chit Chats | Low domestic samples, several drop-off options |
| Live far from a consolidator location | Canada Post | Counter in nearly every town |
| Ship a few parcels a month | Canada Post or a consolidator’s pickup | Trips may cost more than savings |
| Send to the U.S. post-tariff changes | Either consolidator | Both show fees and tariffs; check CUSMA eligibility |
What shipping mistakes do Canadian resellers make?
- Comparing headline samples, not your parcel. Quote your real weight and box size.
- Ignoring dimensional weight. A light but bulky box can price as heavier.
- Skipping tracking on marketplace orders. Platforms often require proof of delivery for disputes.
- Forgetting U.S. duties and fees. Check the current tariff and CUSMA rules on each consolidator’s site.
- Not deducting shipping. Postage and supplies are business expenses; see side hustle expense deductions.
Which guides sit next to this comparison?
Read reselling pricing, Depop vs Poshmark vs Vinted vs Facebook Marketplace and Etsy shop startup costs. For taxes on platform sales, see tax on reselling and gig app income.
What are the common questions?
Does Stallion Express charge a monthly fee?
No. Stallion Express says it is free to join with no monthly fees. Its pricing page showed a 4 oz parcel to New York at $4.39 CAD versus a $17.62 national-carrier rate on October 7, 2026.
Is Chit Chats cheaper than Canada Post?
On Chit Chats' own sample rates, yes: an 85 g necklace anywhere in Canada was $3.83 versus $15.29 at a national carrier, with prices in CAD excluding taxes and calculated from Toronto. Quote your own parcel to compare.
Do I need a business to use Stallion Express or Chit Chats?
Both market themselves to e-commerce sellers and offer free sign-up. Check each company's terms for account requirements.
How long does shipping to the U.S. take?
Stallion listed 2–4 business days and Chit Chats listed 2–6 business days for U.S. shipping on October 7, 2026. Actual times vary by destination and season.
Is shipping a deductible expense for resellers?
Postage, packaging and label supplies used to fulfil sales are generally deductible business expenses on Form T2125. This is general information, not tax advice.
Which sources support this guide?
The rules, rates, and platform requirements in this guide are checked against these primary sources. Retail price ranges are labelled as ranges to verify locally, and they are not quotes.
- Stallion Express pricing — Stallion Express
- Chit Chats pricing — Chit Chats
- Compare shipping services in Canada — Canada Post