Originally posted by JeremyW:
Based on previous experience with other similarily priced electronics the 990 will cost Canadians in the $1700 range delivered to door. This is very frustrating and will make this purchase a very tough diecision.
My shipping cost was US $50 = CAD $60. Your cost will likely be different.
990 cost of US $1100 was converted as $1280 using an exchange rate of 0.85. Assessed GST+PST was $180.
Subtotal is $1520.
UPS will ding you another $90 brokerage if you can't avoid it.
OTOH the new minority government promised an immediate 1% drop in GST, saving you $12 if they fulfill their promise.
If you live in Alberta you will save the PST of $90 --- but likely not be able to get around the UPS brokerage.
This more or less brings you even with those in Vancouver who have to pay the PST, but who have a good chance to save on the UPS brokerage!
IMHO you'll have to be pretty sure about the purchase before going ahead since the GST+PST paid over and above the shipping cost is likely not refundable even if you wish to return the unit.