Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Shopping for lenses
From: TEAShea <TEAShea@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998 09:51:19 EST
 
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 >it seems lately that the best prices are in the USA.  My question is - is
 >it possible to buy in New York and not pay local taxes if you are a
 >non-resident and the goods are taken out of the country?
 
 No, that's not possible. But if you mail order it, the tax often doesn't
 apply. >>

It is permissable to purchase the goods in person without paying sales tax, if
you have the goods shipped instead of taking them with you.

Tom Shea