> That really is ridiculous.  I was unaware that there was such a huge
> Canadian speed-parts industry that the government felt obligated to
> protect it with tariffs ;).   That's government for you...
Hi Craig,
  Not just speed parts, anything you mail order. But again, this is a number
of years ago. Things may have changed since then. But I suspect it hasn't.
=(
> Essentially double.  Is that in CDN?  Still, for a matter of geography
Yes, CDN dollars. And in Ontario, add 15 percent (GST and PST)
 Maybe I should consider starting some parking lot maintanence across the
border, if we're almost double.  Mobil 1 costs $5.97.  Which puts my DIY
oil change above letting a real mechanic do a normal oil change. 
> it's a rip-off.  Not being an economist, I can't speak to the issue
> of cross-border dollar dynamics.   But it still stinks...
Since I don't do much if any cross border trips, I can only relate what I
gather from watching the odd RV show,  Depending on how long you stay in
the US, you are allowed a maximum dollar amount back into Canada. When you
come back, you get taxed (duty, salestax) on what you bought. Except on a
number of exempt items. If you are above that amount, you get slapped with
some other form of tax.
Yup. Definately stinks.
BTW, you can buy our locally brewed beer cheaper than we can buy it at the
brewery.  
> Absolutely.  What I haven't been able to figure is why the 15"
> are so scarce?  I'll be going to the junkyard later today and
> will see how scarce they are around here in RI.
I've seen a number of taxis around here using truck rallys on their
Caprices. And then, theres all those snow tires in use part of the year. =)
Alex.
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