That's interesting. I always thought newegg was in New Jersey. At least
that's where what I order from them seems to come from.
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> Mike Lazzari wrote:
>> Chuck, I was referring to the fact that Newegg will only ship within a
>> country, e.g. newegg.ca will only ship to Canada. So Brian in NZ can't take
>> advantage of the prices. However I believe B&H will ship to NZ.
>>
>
> I can't quite figure out Newegg. By locating in Calif., they are subject
> to inventory taxes and their sales to Calif. are subject to sales tax.
> If they located across the border in Nev., their cost of doing business
> would be lower and their effective prices to residents of the largest
> state would be lower. I've never bought from Newegg because of the
> almost 10% tax.
>
> B&H and Adorama are in much the same boat for NY residents, but there
> are historical and religious/cultural reasons to be there. I've thought
> Newegg is a start-up, but perhaps it too grew from a bricks and mortar
> store.
>
> Amazon has a major warehouse on I-80 just over the border. Most things I
> buy from them arrive in a day or two with their free shipping.
>
> Moose
>
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