Dohhh
Banned
So i was in need of a new helmet. Decided i want an arai corsair v. Went to all the usual places, gp bikes 899 plus tax, riders choice 899 plus tax, royal 1079 plus tax. I asked all these retailers if this is the best price they can give, all of them said "yup, thats the lowest we can do"
So im looking at 1015- 1219 if i decide to support my local shop.
Yesterday i walk into a bike shop in washington and their price too was 899 plus tax. i ask them how much they can give it to me for out the door and the guy replied with 800 with taxes. i tell him if he makes it under 750 ill buy it, otherwise i gotta pay duty on it. 684+ tax = 749 out the door. So after the currency exchange i paid 730 vs 1015 and local retailers wonder why people head south when shopping. 30% difference? hell no... 10% maybe even 15% i could kinda live with. but 30?
Now im also in need of a new one piece suit, in canada 899+ 13% tax and no one will budge. in the usa 599 + 6-7% tax and retailers are still willing to give a break. guess where ill be buying the rest of my things...
So im looking at 1015- 1219 if i decide to support my local shop.
Yesterday i walk into a bike shop in washington and their price too was 899 plus tax. i ask them how much they can give it to me for out the door and the guy replied with 800 with taxes. i tell him if he makes it under 750 ill buy it, otherwise i gotta pay duty on it. 684+ tax = 749 out the door. So after the currency exchange i paid 730 vs 1015 and local retailers wonder why people head south when shopping. 30% difference? hell no... 10% maybe even 15% i could kinda live with. but 30?
Now im also in need of a new one piece suit, in canada 899+ 13% tax and no one will budge. in the usa 599 + 6-7% tax and retailers are still willing to give a break. guess where ill be buying the rest of my things...