Re: IML: Canadian prices

[Peter Thielman <h53099@xxxxxxxxx>]

Watertown is about 1 1/2 hours drive from my home.  I am sure thinking about going there.  My mechanic [I am not mechanically inclined] I am hoping may get these parts cheaper when I talk to him on Monday.  For general interest I will keep this list informed on what is happening.

 

Regards Peter T.

Bill Watson <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> How far are you from Watertown? With that kind of difference it may well be
> worth your time to drive there and pick up what you need if you are not that
> far. At the going exchange, the US parts would be about C$157.07 and
> C$55.37. Which is a little more than half the Canadian price. Actually, at
> those rates it might even pay to have the parts shipped to Canada. You will
> have to pay GST on them, but then you would with the Canadian source
>  as
> well, and again you would be saving money - $12.75 vs $22.87.
>
> Also by not buying the parts at your Canadian source you will be sending a
> message that you will not be gouged. Which is quite evident by the price
> difference. C$225.19 at Watertown vs.C $415.09 in Canada.
>
> Bill
> Vancouver, BC
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Peter Thielman
> To: List Imperial
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 7:22 AM
> Subject: IML: Canadian prices
>
>
> Just thought I would share our pricing. My '71 Imperial needs a compressor
> & drier. Cost $256.73CAD for the compressor
> Cost $124.49CAD for the drier
>
> When I called a supplier in Watertown NY -
> Cost $139.00USD for the compressor
> Cost $ 49.00USD for the drier.
>
> Ouch eh??
>
> oh well - at least I will finally get some a/c in the Imperial
>
> Regards Peter T.
> 1971 LeBaron 4 door hardtop
>
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