Good day from Thunder Bay On. where there is still about 2 1/2 feet of snow on the ground.
I too get really P.O'ed when our friends at customs want to charge me 15% tax (PST and GST)on a piece of gear that might be 5 or even 10 years old. Also the tax is charged on the CDN. amount of the purchase, meaning that a $1000 USD. purchase will be taxed on $1500 CDN.(after exchange). So now that good deal on a used piece of gear that you bought across the border for 1000 USD. is going to cost you about 1725 CDN. plus shipping and any import duties that might be applicable for that particular item. ROBBERY !!!!!
I must admit though, I'd be pretty much lost without our friends to the south, as this is where all my previous gear went, and all my replacements are coming from. Living close to the border helps a lot though. Most of the sales and purchases that I have made all went through a border store on the U.S. side. I then take all the items through customs myself. Saves a lot of time and $$$ that way. Every now and again, I do have to tell a little white lie to get something across. I haven't been arrested yet, which I consider a good thing.
Anyway, we're all having fun, right?? Take care all.
Regards,,,,,,,,,,, Wayne
