on 10/4/01 12:49 PM, (Mac Canada) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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!
I just pleasantly experienced this as well: I ordered a refurbished
Handspring Visor Deluxe direct from the company last week, and Handspring
charged just the additional GST to my order. Within five days (three of
which to process the order) I had it in my hands via Purolator, with no
additional duty or hassle. Probably the best deal I got all year (they also
threw in free shipping ).
BTW, if you're looking for a PDA to go with your Mac, the Handspring is
definitely the way to go. I had the Mac and Visor up and talking to each
other within minutes of installing the software and re-booting (it comes
with a USB cradle and Palm Desktop software)
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