D28s are $3100 Now In Canada! - Page 3

DesolationAngel · #31 05-12-2015, 08:06 PM

Annnnnnd back to the subject...

I bought a CEO-7...

Just over three weeks ago for $2625 CAD... listing on L&M today? $2939 CAD.

I bought a Jeff Tweedy 00-DB...

Back in August 2014 for $2265 CAD. Last week at L&M? $2839 CAD.

Denny B · #32 05-12-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sbeirnes

I will gladly pay our marginally higher prices up here in Canada for the privilege of living in the greatest country in the world.

You can keep your low prices and crime south of the border.

Ahhh Yes...

Canada...

Leading the world in being just north of the United States...

Yggdrasil · #33 05-13-2015, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RustNeverSleeps

UK price:

£1900

=

USD $2977
CAD $3573

http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoust...04042211024818

In the UK & Europe prices include VAT(sales taxes),in North America they are added.
not apples to apples.

bitraker · #34 05-13-2015, 04:24 AM

recently bought a mint D-28 at GC for $1699.00 US (pays to visit GC often when it just opens) - buy used - there are deals out there, just be patient - Canada is indeed a great country (Canadian here) but not the best place for buying high-end guitars, no

Silly Moustache · #35 05-13-2015, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dagobert

Taxes are applied the moment the guitar crosses the border....The Government wants their taxes.

Just had tookalook Guitar Center has a D28 Dreadnaught Standard series for $2,499.00US

$2,499.00US converted at today's rate = $2,995.55 CND

That is before shipping ~$200.00 + brokerage fees + 15% tax.

Either way it a loose loose situation for us Canadians.

I doubt that it is. Surely you have better social services and health care in Canada than available in the USA.

These have to be paid for, and a 15% purchase tax (VAT) is very low compared to the EU. (We pay 20% in the UK, and an imported acoustic guitar would also incur 3% import tax, and other admin fees - ALL subject to 20% VAT).

BTW - Is Tookalook a place in Canada ? (If it isn't it should be!)

HHP · #36 05-13-2015, 05:05 AM

When comparing US to either UK or Canadian pricing, keep in mind there is sales tax in the US collected at time of purchase, generally 6 to 10%.

Gasworker · #37 05-13-2015, 05:08 AM

These a couple of things
1. Tax is not 15% in Ontario it's 13% (small exaggeration)
2. Our dollar is worth 83 cents USA today and I think last week it was 78 cents.

Retailers are paying $170 per thousand just on the dollar. Sending a pal in the US some Canadian cash to buy you a guitar results in the same exchange rate and you may get nicked at the border for the tax.

Gasworker · #38 05-13-2015, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Denny B

Ahhh Yes...

Canada...

Leading the world in being just north of the United States...

Get a map my friend. I live well south of a lot of the United States.

RedJoker · #39 05-13-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasworker

Get a map my friend.

I read this as "Get a nap". Now I want a nap.

Gasworker · #40 05-13-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RedJoker

I read this as "Get a nap". Now I want a nap.

Sorry Red. Here you go, HAVE a nap.

Denny B · #41 05-13-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasworker

Get a map my friend. I live well south of a lot of the United States.

Folks in Ontario just want to be as close to us as possible...we understand...

GuitarDogs62 · #42 05-13-2015, 08:49 AM

I bought my D-28 a little over two weeks ago from GC at $2,499. The GC salesmen must have been in a good mood that day because I asked if that was the best price they could do for me and that if he looked in the store data base they will see I have been a long time customer. 3 minutes later the Salesmen comes back and states that he can take $350 off the price. I was happy with this and thanked him and told him this guitar is sold.
I have a great guitar at a good price. I don't understand why our friends in Canada should have to pay more for the same guitar. I know it's economics, Taxes and such, but it doesn't make it right.

Flying Orca · #43 05-13-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Denny B

Folks in Ontario just want to be as close to us as possible...we understand...

We could probably work something out... southern Ontario, Alberta, and a first-round draft pick for New England, Cascadia, and Minnesota?

Flying Orca · #44 05-13-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GuitarDogs62

I don't understand why our friends in Canada should have to pay more for the same guitar. I know it's economics, Taxes and such, but it doesn't make it right.

You do understand that we have different currency, right? The Canadian dollar is only worth $0.84 USD right now. That means that a $2000 USD guitar is going to cost about $2400 CAD even before duties and taxes and such are figured in.

Denny B · #45 05-13-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Orca

We could probably work something out... southern Ontario, Alberta, and a first-round draft pick for New England, Cascadia, and Minnesota?

I'd be agreeable to any deal that would take Bill Belichick and the Patriots off our hands...