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Originally Posted by Silly Moustache
It seems that some here don't seem to understand that an item (e.g., a Martin d28) is not and could not be the same cost across the planet.
A US made item is only a domestic item in the USA - everywhere else it is a foreign import and is treated as such when crossing a border.
All or most countries will have import taxes, excise duty, and sales/purchase taxes (VAT, MOMS etc.) and handling charges.
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The OP is in Toronto which is a city very close to the US border. Canada and the United States have a free trade relationship which sets the context of the discussion. When the currencies are on par many things made in the US cost the same in Canada or sometimes less as has been mentioned above. Right now the Cdn. dollar has dropped and that is likely the main cause of the current pricing variations between the two countries with respect to these guitars.