Question on Buying a Car in Canada
#61
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
mike hunt
TomP wrote:
>
> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or service
> support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray market car.
>
> dano wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
> > automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA? I live
> > in Seattle so that's not very far...
> >
> > A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it... hopefully it
> > was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?
> >
> > Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get some
> > more information on this?
> > I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets say
> > Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay the taxes and
> > perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all that???
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dano
>
> --
>
> Tp
>
> -------- __o
> ----- -\<. ------ __o
> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
> ---------------------------------------------
>
> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
mike hunt
TomP wrote:
>
> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or service
> support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray market car.
>
> dano wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
> > automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the USA? I live
> > in Seattle so that's not very far...
> >
> > A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it... hopefully it
> > was worth it in not being much trouble, and cost-savings?
> >
> > Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to get some
> > more information on this?
> > I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets say
> > Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay the taxes and
> > perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all that???
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dano
>
> --
>
> Tp
>
> -------- __o
> ----- -\<. ------ __o
> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
> ---------------------------------------------
>
> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
#62
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
Canadian dollar now stronger keep coming back with those Murcan $$$ they
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
#63
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
Canadian dollar now stronger keep coming back with those Murcan $$$ they
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
#64
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
Canadian dollar now stronger keep coming back with those Murcan $$$ they
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
#65
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
Canadian dollar now stronger keep coming back with those Murcan $$$ they
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
spend real good here. Two things to remember however-- count your change and
don't bend over. )
..eHunt2@mailcity.com wrote:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change. At that time an American $20 would get you $28
> Canadian, at a bank, even after the exchange fee. Somebody has
> to pay for that 'free' medical care I guess.
>
>
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> TomP wrote:
>>
>> Pro: may be cheaper, may have amenities not available in US.
>> Con: No support for 'gray market' cars from AHM, i.e. warranty or
>> service support. Dealer service may be less than expected on gray
>> market car.
>>
>> dano wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I was curious if anyone has looked into the pros/cons of buying an
>>> automobile across the border in Canada and bringing it into the
>>> USA? I live in Seattle so that's not very far...
>>>
>>> A friend of ours said they know a couple that have done it...
>>> hopefully it was worth it in not being much trouble, and
>>> cost-savings?
>>>
>>> Anyone know anything on this, have an experience or know where to
>>> get some more information on this?
>>> I would suspect that once you came into the country with it... lets
>>> say Canada for example... you would have (x) amount of days to pay
>>> the taxes and perhaps get some emmisions test or something and all
>>> that???
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Dano
>>
>> --
>>
>> Tp
>>
>> -------- __o
>> ----- -\<. ------ __o
>> --- ( ) / ( ) ---- -\<.
>> ----------------- ( ) / ( )
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> Freedom is not free; Free men are not equal; Equal men are not free.
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything.
Smart tourists claim back the GST.
Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
#67
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything.
Smart tourists claim back the GST.
Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything.
Smart tourists claim back the GST.
Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
<MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything.
Smart tourists claim back the GST.
Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
"Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelowPOV@rogers.com> spake unto the masses in
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>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
--
TeGGeR®
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>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
--
TeGGeR®
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
"Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelowPOV@rogers.com> spake unto the masses in
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>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
--
TeGGeR®
news:L64Ib.239031$%TO.47161@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com:
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
--
TeGGeR®
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
"Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelowPOV@rogers.com> spake unto the masses in
news:L64Ib.239031$%TO.47161@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com:
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
--
TeGGeR®
news:L64Ib.239031$%TO.47161@twister01.bloor.is.net .cable.rogers.com:
>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
--
TeGGeR®
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
"Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelowPOV@rogers.com> spake unto the masses in
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>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
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>
> <MikeHunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com...
>> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
>> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
>> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US and there was
>> about a 15% tax on everything.
>
> Smart tourists claim back the GST.
>
> Funny *you* wouldn't mention that.....
Also funny he wouldn't mention that this ability to claim back the GST is
broadly and loudly advertised in numerous places in all international
airports within Canada.
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
MikeHunt2@mailcity.com spake unto the masses in
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US
I don't believe you were ever in Montreal. What color is the railing at the
Customs area at the airport?
> and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change.
Bullshit, "Mike". Most places give you the exchange. There is normally a
sign posted next to the cash with the current US exchange on it. It's 1.30
as I write.
Montreal is a wonderful city. Way better than Toronto. And with better
drivers, too.
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TeGGeR®
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US
I don't believe you were ever in Montreal. What color is the railing at the
Customs area at the airport?
> and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change.
Bullshit, "Mike". Most places give you the exchange. There is normally a
sign posted next to the cash with the current US exchange on it. It's 1.30
as I write.
Montreal is a wonderful city. Way better than Toronto. And with better
drivers, too.
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TeGGeR®
#75
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Re: Question on Buying a Car in Canada
MikeHunt2@mailcity.com spake unto the masses in
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US
I don't believe you were ever in Montreal. What color is the railing at the
Customs area at the airport?
> and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change.
Bullshit, "Mike". Most places give you the exchange. There is normally a
sign posted next to the cash with the current US exchange on it. It's 1.30
as I write.
Montreal is a wonderful city. Way better than Toronto. And with better
drivers, too.
--
TeGGeR®
news:3FF0878E.2CD8DD12@mailcity.com:
> Don't forget the extremely high use taxes on everything one buys
> in Canada. Last summer when I was in Montreal the prices for
> hotels and food were 10 to 20% more than the US
I don't believe you were ever in Montreal. What color is the railing at the
Customs area at the airport?
> and there was
> about a 15% tax on everything. They charge 3% more if one paid
> in American dollars or used a US credit card. Some places even
> would not give you change for American dollars. If the bill was
> for say $20 Canadian they would take an American $20 but not give
> you any change.
Bullshit, "Mike". Most places give you the exchange. There is normally a
sign posted next to the cash with the current US exchange on it. It's 1.30
as I write.
Montreal is a wonderful city. Way better than Toronto. And with better
drivers, too.
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TeGGeR®