On 2001-10-03 12:40, Gordon Neault wrote: > There is no reason why a US firm cannot get a GST number and collect the > tax directly. If this is done, your package DOES NOT NEED TO BE BROKERED > BY ANYONE.
Indeed, things work so much more smoothly when the seller charges the GST at the time of the sale. Several years ago, I ordered hardware from MacZone, and I was shocked when the package arrive =overnight=, and with no additional charges, all because they charged the GST up front. Same thing happened on another order. I wish all larger US dealers did this! OTOH, I did run into a bit of a snag with a book seller who insisted on charging 15% GST on books, because I live in Nova Scotia, even though books are exempt from the extra 8%. -- Michael -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
