Where to buy supplies?

[zhasan]

Originally Posted by Myka

Really?

Bulk Reef Supply (US company) 1.5" Spears Gate Valve USD$57.99 (preferred pricing)
+ 15% for duties and taxes = USD$66.69
x 1.37 for exchange = CAD$91.37
+ shipping...maybe you split that with other things you buy, but still, the cost is MORE than $91.37 because there is no free shipping to Canada.

Reef Supplies (Canadian company) 1.5" Spears gate valve CAD$65.95
+ 5% for GST = CAD$69.25
+ shipping, unless you buy more goodies and get over $150 in which case shipping is free.

Seems like a pretty easy decision to me.

Exchange is killing it all. Good for local businesses though.

I used to always think about getting it all from the US due to higher prices here when the dollar was at par but my perspective has changed since. It was a timely change for sure... just spent a ton within the borders this year.