Posted on 11/06/2007 3:27:56 PM PST by Decombobulator
Maybe the Canadian guard thought they were shopping in the USA for some immediate medical care?
Sounds like a basic border guard hissy fit.
I used to go over to Fort Erie to get gas during the gas shortage in the early 80’s (I believe it was) They got their money then.
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He ought to be commenting to his own government for their taxes that cause people to go where it’s cheaper.
I find this puzzling, but maybe it’s just me. Why go shopping here rather than shop in Canada.
I’ve seriously considered shopping for some new, water-guzzling toilets in Canada, as I can’t get anything but dinky-flushers here.
Idiot border guard discovers what Canadians and Americans have been doing for decades, depending on the exchange rate.
The value of the Canadian dollar is up relative to the US dollar making cross boarder shopping attactive right now.
Because the Loonie (Canadian dollar) is at a record high, that’s why.
Fire the idiots and let the shopping continue.
I’m aware the Loonie is up comparable to ours. But that doesn’t tell me why our goods should be more attractive than theirs when the exchange rate is almost dead even. Or it was even the last time I looked a couple days ago. Has it skyrocketed upwards?
Value Added Tax. 15 % on everything just for fun.
With the exchange rate about even, it’s cheaper in NY (hard to believe, I know) because of the VAT.
“Delayed, rebuked for cross-border shopping trip, say Canadians”
Well, about 1976, my family got a nice half-hour stay when crossing
from Montana to Alberta.
I guess a pickup, with a camper and tags from Oklahoma, along with
a mom, dad and two boys says “hidden guns” to Canadian border guards!
The guards were polite, but certainly thorough in looking in every
nook-and-cranny of the truck and camper!
Thank you for the info.
I’ll wait for the Canucks I pinged to explain, as I don’t really know the details, either. But if one can save 10%-15% off the top, not pay GST, and sneak the goods back into Canada without paying the duty then it’s worth the bus fare.
Why should Canadians shop in America? Are you kidding?
The American dollar is at an all time low against the Canadian dollar. For the first time in 31 years, a Canadian dollar is worth more than an American dollar. It’s embarrassing and depressing.
Today, an American dollar is worth about 91 to 92 cents compared to a Canadian dollar, also called the Loon. Last time I was in Canada the loon was worth about 70 cents American.
Don’t get me started about the Euro and British pound.
The dollar is taking a pounding. I’m worried. I don’t like it.
You need to talk to a plumber...the dinky-flushers have been redone (and if not, a good plumber can retrofit) to where the sucking power equals the good old Big Boys.
My pal the plumber put in one we call "Big Gulp" down at my parents' place last year (since with dementia they were clogging with everything), and it has swallowed everything it's offered. He says they advertise that "It'll swallow a bucket of golf balls".
Road trip!
I'm in.
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