grasshopper 0 #1 November 29, 2005 does anyone know if I, as an american, would save money by buying things in canada vs. USA? I will be purchasing a snowboard/bindings/boots in the near future, and will be in canada for a vacation. From what I can find, canada has a lot of taxes, but they are refundable when I leave the country. thanks for any help.________________________________________________________ Abbie drove me to Idaho and all I got was this lousy sigline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 November 29, 2005 The GST is refundable. But that's about (or should I say a-boat) it. The American dollar is not doing as well as it has in the past, so buying Canadian for America isn't the bargain it's been in the past. But you'll have to do your own research as to this snowboarding gear as I have no idea how much those two commodoties go in each respective country. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper 0 #3 November 29, 2005 does that mean I probably won't spend more if I buy canadian? not having to travel with gear on the trip up would make my life easier.________________________________________________________ Abbie drove me to Idaho and all I got was this lousy sigline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 November 29, 2005 No you'll likely still be spending less as the US dollar is still more valuable than the Canadian dollar (the gap just isn't as big as it once was) assuming you're going to be here regardless. But if you were to make the special trip to just to buy your stuff, you may end up spending more for the travelling and lodging and all that. Make sure that when you leave the country you pick up a GST refund application and keep tab of what you buy and paid GST on (which is almost everything) as your GST is refundable for non-residents of Canada. Oh and if you can believe it, it's snowing here in Vancouver today. It's supposed to never snow here. Tons of rain in the winter, but no snow. I guess the climate is changing. PS: Make sure you research how much duties you may have to pay on your new gear when you cross back into the USA through US Customs. The duties alone (if they apply) may not make the purchase worthwhile. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
