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04-22-2012, 09:35 PM
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but you said it yourself "above quote" its foolish to spend your money at one place when you can get it cheaper at another. A good example is pritty much any online retailer in Quebec, they are always going to be more expensive due to the higher taxes. Same for your store vs lets say J&L Aquatics I get the same thing for less but its still got to cross the country to get here. This is why I always by outside Quebec 
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04-22-2012, 10:30 PM
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I cant remember the last piece of equipement i bought in canada , im by the sumas border so i get everything shipped to letter lock and have NEVER paid brokerage or duty or tax (bought 250$ in clothes for my wife today and same deal) .I have a problem buying something here for more (its always more here , even if its 5$ its more) and then i have to pay 12% tax because i might enjoy it . Im going to buy a RKL tomorrow and online its 30$ less than at j&l and the shipping is free , and i dont have to drive to burnaby , and i dont have to pay the 12% tax i voted down . If the prices in canada where better and i didnt have to pay so much tax i would buy local but im not going to support an economy that dosent support me.
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04-22-2012, 11:02 PM
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I believe its all about fair competition. If people can get it cheaper somewhere then they should buy there. If local businesses want to stay in business then they need to remain competitive with all sources.
I much prefer to support local businesses where and when I can but I organize group orders from J and L all the time because our local SW fish stores charge 3 times as much for the same items. The fact is that there are still savings to be had across the border in some situations. Lots of suppliers offer free shipping and the cost of gas still doesn't make it unappealing to pick up across the line.
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