Macros
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"I always wanted to be somebody...However I now realise I should have been more specific"
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Since: Feb 3, 2006 10:25:43 GMT -6
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Post by Macros on Sept 19, 2007 15:40:22 GMT -6
Move to the UK, then you'll feel the pleasure of price rape We get shafted on just about everything here! We even get to pay 17.5% on EVERYTHING we buy in from overseas (inc shipping!) Now THAT's a crime
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Archer
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Since: Jan 15, 2007 17:14:14 GMT -6
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Post by Archer on Sept 19, 2007 16:06:11 GMT -6
Move to the UK, then you'll feel the pleasure of price rape We get shafted on just about everything here! We even get to pay 17.5% on EVERYTHING we buy in from overseas (inc shipping!) Now THAT's a crime Well, not to argue the point....... We have to pay 14% on everything in Ontario - regardless if it's from overseas or not! Okay, not completely true as a very few items are exempt from the 6% GST (Goods and Services Tax - Federal) but there isn't anything exempt from 8% PST (Provincial Sales Tax). So look at any price tag and immediately add 14% here. Ouch!
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Post by Sam on Sept 19, 2007 16:31:08 GMT -6
That's where we've got y'all beat. Ship the watch across state lines and 0% sales tax.
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Post by Sam on Sept 19, 2007 16:54:43 GMT -6
For the record I've never bought anything at list. Far from it actually. Wasn't implying that you did. I don't think ANY of these watches in the $1K+ range are really "worth it". They are all luxury items. If it makes you happy, that's what matters. If a watch just collects dust, it's worth taking a hit to put it toward something you like.
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copperjohn
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Since: Aug 29, 2007 11:14:10 GMT -6
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Post by copperjohn on Sept 19, 2007 17:05:10 GMT -6
I think the biggest danger is from a theft or burglary at your home. Unless it is a Rolex, most normal (?) people don't have any idea about what your watch is or what it is worth. The only people that ask me about a watch, is other people who are interested in watches. It may be an accessory theft, if your being robbed they always ask (in the movies at least) for your watch too. IMHO
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