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How can I ship to Canada so Buyer pays no Duty?
As a frequent buyer/seller across our borders I can tell y'all that NO EXCISE DUTY is now charged, though Federal GST @ 7% (General Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax) - rate varies, though NONE in Alberta and those taxes are COMPOUNDED! And... 
Who is going to the CES show?
They do not PAY ATTENTION whilst listening...TG...to busy following up on AsTheWorldTurns or some similar palaver...don't worry, most of the will NEVER get it...their loss and our gain!Happy New Year and just keep on listening!Colm 
Who is going to the CES show?
My brother (Ottawa) & I (Toronto) plan to go...though I heard arumour that the date was to be changed because of 9/11...any truth to this? 
Hall of Shame
Everything delivered by UPS. 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Girlfriends and/or Wives are NOT allowed entry to the extra space at my office, where I can and do spend many selected late hours listening at whatever volume I wish, drinking whatever I want, with whomever I choose, to the components of MY choice... 
I don't remember much, but I remember......
It was in Ottawa, Ontario and I bought Buffy Saint marie's first album...it awed me with the mouth-bow instrument that she played...along with her "In Piney Wood Hills" song!Followed that by Donovan "Catch The Wind"...Eric Burden & The Animals... 
The passing of a Canadian Icon
Our Toronto Tower Records, just down the street from Sam's Flagship Yonge St. store passed away last month. I was a frequent visitor there.But SAM'S was truly a mainstay and I do hope that someone takes over and updates the Yonge store...nostalgia... 
Top 5 cd recordings of all time?
Mikey Fremer would say that there are none!However, here are mine, in no particular order:Tanita Tikaram...Lovers in the CityEmmylou Harris...Wrecking BallGladiator...soundtrack, full volume!Paul Simon...The African Concert (LD)Laura Smith...Betwe... 
Canada UPS delivery
FedEx is the best, but more expensive and they do charge "extra" fees both ways.UPS is good for inexpensive in-country items...that's it!USPS is excellent for small items...but hope you never have a trans-border claim...it is IMPOSSIBLE to collect... 
TOP TEN replies you don't want from your spouse ..
"Honey, I put those OLD BOXES you had out in the Blue Box for you" 
The "D" word...Has audio ever caused it?
audiotomb...#16 tells me that it's safer to have your business buy your system...then "she" cannot touch it! 
Arthur Salvatore WoW comments??
Sadly, Arthur Salvatore's emporium called "High-End Audio" in the Beaches area of Toronto is CLOSING! I do not know if A.S. EVER read this thread, but that would not be the reason for closing. His location in a rear laneway and odd hours of availa... 
A Canadian marrying a Dutch?
Marrying (again)? Just make sure that you allow plenty of space for tulips and clogs...otherwise it does not matter. In fact, during WWII many Dutch were "safehoused" in Canada, especially around Ottawa, which is remembered annually through the Ot... 
Who R U?
Johnny7, have fun in your quest, and don'y forget to watch out for the PLANNED emergencies! 
PRojector v. RPTV
The LCD will "white spot" when "crystal" burns out so they shoul be relegated to data and training viewing.The FIRST choice is 4:3 vs. 16:9 and your room size plus light control on the side. They you are faced with a limited selection. In a smalle...