this is very true.
i book shows here, and none of the US bands are allowed to bring merch with
them.
At 11:43 PM 08/21/1999 -0700, john d west wrote:
>hey listers,
>
>came across a bit of interesting info a little while ago. i don't remember
>if it was on this list or another, or just people i was talking to, but i
>remember talking to people wondering why SDRE didn't have any merchandise
>(shirts, CDs, etc.) available at the show they played in Vancouver last may.
>well, i think i might have come across the reason. this comes from the Deep
>Elm website's FAQ section...
>
>"In addition to vehicle searches, the Canadian government sees fit to charge
>an indie rock band about $400 in duties and taxes to cross the border. The
>only way to get around this is to bring no merchandise (and therefore lose
>money at shows) or lie to the authorities."
>
>so you could see why SDRE wouldn't want to be selling stuff up there. would
>most likely lose money on the deal. so just keep that in mind if you go see
>bands in canada, and are upset at the fact that they aren't selling any
>stuff at shows.
>take care. =)
>
>john
>
>
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