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    Tax for buying a new laptop

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by kylechanb, Nov 7, 2005.

  1. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

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    I found a good deal on hp.com. However, I need to pay 100 tax due to i am living in georgia. Is there anyway to not paying this tax? :p
     
    kylechanb, Nov 7, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Nope...unless you can ship to another state that doesn't have tax from HP. Cross Ohio off that list, I know they charge here.
     
    Brian, Nov 8, 2005
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  3. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

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    Here is just 10 miles from AL which doesnt require tax. How about newegg.com, will they charge tax too? I bought a couple of memory but i didnt notice any tax
     
    kylechanb, Nov 8, 2005
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    rdiver Notebook Guru

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    From Newegg website:
     
    rdiver, Nov 8, 2005
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  5. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

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    ****, policies are different
    Thanks for info
     
    kylechanb, Nov 8, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    NewEgg's return policy is very poor. It may be worth it to pay the tax to get HP's 30 day return policy. Or if you know someone in AL where you could have it shipped.
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You are charged tax by merchants who have operations in your state. The policy isn't any difference, it's tax code.
     
    Brian, Nov 8, 2005
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