realy making it hard to buy local (as in Canada)

banditpowdercoat · #1 09-18-2009, 01:55 AM

Alot also depends on when and where the Cdn retailer got the item. How much did the retailer pay for it? Profit margin? And, the real nasty thing is how long have they had it? If somethings sat on store shelf for a while, the retail price can drop, making other places cheaper. The seller who bought it "high" isnt gona jump on selling it "low" but eventually, they will have to take a loss to sell it, if the retail price keeps droping.

mseepman · #2 09-18-2009, 02:32 AM

I'd have to check but I think AJ's in Vernon is selling the 28G HQI for around $725 or so...not sure but I can check for you.

sharuq1 · #3 09-18-2009, 02:47 AM

Or you could try and see if Golds would ship. They say they will beat anyone's price and every time I have been they are always the cheapest.

globaldesigns · #4 09-18-2009, 05:49 AM

I had one of those tanks, they are a nice setup... $800 bucks is the going rate in Canada, and that is what I also paid.

Remember US products are cheaper, but it does cost for shipping, insurance and of course the duty. If you have never shipped from the U.S. duties can sometimes really cost you... If you ship things using USPS (US Mail) then duties tend to only be $5, but I don't think you will be able to ship that using them.

Another point brought up is warranty, if brought across the border then it is grey market, and with no warranty.

For example, my JBJ chiller for the unit failed, because I bought it here, I got it replaced by the LFS... If from the U.S. you probably have a $450 door stop.

In my opinion, just by Canadian and you won't have any problems.