when i used to live in norther minnesota it was a simple motorboat ride
up into canada and pick up all kinds of good stuff and head back down
water again.  borderwaters commerce was pretty good for booze even
then.  though i am told some of those waters are no longer motorboat
permitted.
jimt
On Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 12:11 PM, Tracey wrote:

> Americans shop Canadian....pay less  US$, save your receipts, and get
> Canadian GST refunded at the border! (Not sure what % GST is now..but
> it's high, eh) It's no joke and Canadian customs doesn't advertise it
> heavily.
> ....Been making my list of goodies for the Westy to shop for at
> Canadian Tire while the ex. rate is so favorable.
>
> Anticipating Canadian flames...
> Tracey
>
> PS: My husband is Canuck, so go easy on me!
>
> **********************************************************
> Frank Condelli wrote:
> in beautiful snowy Canada eh!
>        AND, our dollar is going down that snowy hill FAST !  1.60
> something
> exchange rate !  Now is the time for all good Americans to buy from
> Canada !
>
> (:-)  Little self promo there !
>