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When shipping used goods, tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, are generally calculated as a percentage of the item's value and collected at customs clearance in the foreign port.
Anyways enough being pedantic yes you should absolutely buy used locally to avoid these taxes.
I was gonna say, there goes my dream of buying a brand new Honda CB500F. The MSRP is ~$7000 right now. It's gonna skyrocket.
That is a bit high, but I think it might still be worth it. And Honda's are well made too, so it will last you a good while.
That is a bit high
Exact MSRP for my area is $6899 with a +$600 "destination fee". Plus taxes.
but I think it might still be worth it.
Probably. But see below 👇
And Honda's are well made too, so it will last you a good while.
Oh I know, I already have two other Hondas: a modified 2007 Metropolitan (lowered, stretched, some Ruckus parts), and a 1980 XR500. I'm pretty sure my wife would murder me herself if I bought another bike 😂
i keep trying to get secondhand underwear but the upcharge is ridiculous
Secondhand needles, on the other hand, are free. People just leave them lying about!
I can't eat used furniture Steve...
We're Beavers, how many times do I have to remind you?....
but you can buy second hand pretzels. just don't expect there to be a lot of salt on them.
Kinda feel like you just described farming.
I bought some used hard drives. How else am I supposed to get 3.2TB for $20?
One of the best ways to save money is to always buy used. If you look in the right places everything is available.
Just the other day I found a used condom literally for free just laying on the street!
I would love to see a source for the actual claim that buying used avoids tarrifs, because all I can find says that tarrifs still apply to used products being imported.
I think its meant as in: used products already in the country
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