[mythtv-users] Myth experiences with Zotac ION + ATOM mobo

[Brian Wood]

On Wednesday 27 May 2009 17:28:18 Bill Williamson wrote:
> On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Jean-Yves Avenard 
<jyavenard at gmail.com>wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > 2009/5/27 The GUIGuy <linux at finalfiler.com>:
> > > Well, we are prime targets for gouging, right? And there's no better
> >
> > example
> >
> > > than the recent comparison of OECD broadband pricing ;(
> >
> > Don't forget that price in the US has never shown tax inclusive.
> > While in Oz they are.
> > 10% GST, shipping, all adds up
> >
> > $260 is pretty good is US price is $150
>
> While possibly a loophole there is no sales tax in the US when ordering
> online interstate.  So while it would be more at fry's/other local store,
> at newegg the price they have is the price you pay.

Only if the shipping is free, and N/E has no physical presence in your state.

Several cash-strapped states are now talking about charging tax on anything 
shipped into the state. It's only a question of time.

I've found that usually the sales tax vs. shipping is pretty much a wash.

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