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In response to "Huh. Just found out NC doesn't do the No Sales Tax weekend anything. Does your state? -- nm" by sycor

we could use one here in WA with near 10% people actually drive to portland to stock up in costco etc

Posted by zeitgeist Jul 17 '15, 11:24

I know a couple computer guys, custom machine builders who have mail service in OR to avoid taxes

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When I was in Vancouver B.C. the cab driver said everyone drives across the border to washington to buy stuff cheaper. - Bacon Jul 17, 11:29 2
- Gas is cheaper, but I found food more expensive on my recent trip. - Beryllium Jul 17, 11:36
- there is a guy who runs a store reselling stuff he buys retail at trader joes, that's GST and often diff btw US vs CN exchange rates -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 17, 11:31

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