Would you do it???

Delphinus · #1 09-30-2002, 10:24 PM

I'm on the road at the moment, and, have stumbled into a store selling a barely used (looks new to me) PM Bullet-1 skimmer for $150 (USD, so really, about $220.)

I don't really have the money, but, this skimmer is $500 at J&L new.

Is this too good a deal to pass up?

Oh, I will be in soooo much trouble if I come home with a new reefing gadget ....

(Of course, looking at Tropical Storm Lily, maybe I aint coming home so soon anyways! At this point it looks like she is going to hit where I am, on the day I fly back to Calgary ... :eek: )

[ 30 September 2002, 17:25: Message edited by: delphinus ]

Aquattro · #2 09-30-2002, 10:29 PM

Yup, I'd do it. Then again, taking financial advice from someone with a reef tank might not be the best thing. But I'd still buy it.

robert · #3 09-30-2002, 10:32 PM

Go for it... If you get into trouble for it you will be able to unload it on ebay with a bit of profit. ;) :D

Tau2301 · #4 09-30-2002, 10:59 PM

It is easier to get forgiven, than to get permission.

Doug · #5 09-30-2002, 11:44 PM

Tony, buy her a present also. :D

Delphinus · #6 09-30-2002, 11:54 PM

Well the store closed at 8, so, can't move on it until tomorrow. My marriage is safe for another day :D

I'm kinda chickening out I think. I really ought to pay for my calcium reactor first. Ah, but, it's only money..

Would anyone want it? I could pick up for someone and bring it back maybe...

titus · #7 10-01-2002, 12:00 AM

Hello,

You need to factor in the GST and PST they'd charge you at border crossing.

Titus

Delphinus · #8 10-01-2002, 12:21 AM

When you travel, you're allowed an exemption on goods if the total value is under a certain amount, when you come back and you have the stuff in hand. (Amount depends on how long you've been away)

PS. No PST in Alberta.. :D

StirCrazy · #9 10-01-2002, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Titus:
Hello,

You need to factor in the GST and PST they'd charge you at border crossing.

Titus

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">even so it is still a heck of a deal.. and there is a good chance you won't pay them at all if you stay for more than 24 hours.. you are alowed so much with your exemption.

Steve

Tau2301 · #10 10-01-2002, 12:25 AM

To skim or not to skim, that is the question.

Or is it the title to a new thread?