Shipping isn't that big a deal; especially from NJ. Have it shipped to the UPS store in Lewiston and pick it up from there. They will hold if for you for like $30. I bet shipping is less than $350 to Lewiston.
Tariff confusion explanation
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gunner007
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kool1
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Looks like Costco Canada had to add the 25% to the SW home game
gunner007
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I bet these are going to fly off the shelves. By people who don't know a thing about the market. You can find a great pro model for that.
kool1
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Err... don't want to be picky, but the price would be $6400... 6400*1.25=8000.
Even at 6400, I don't think there will be much appetite for this machine in Canada. They had them at Costco Canada many (MANY) years ago and didn't see many being bought. Not that there's anything wrong with these, as I know many collectors started in the pinball hobby with the "bare bones" Stern titles. It's just that the jump from these to even a pro is huuuuuge.
kool1
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There is never a big appitite anywhere for these. That's why not all stores in the US get them and each store that does gets 2-3 max. They are more of a marketing tool for Stern and that's ok!
I meet people all the time that have no idea pinball still exists.
lemmings418
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Looks like our tariffs are off our overpriced toys.
PatsArcade
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9504 code doesn't seem to be on the list of CUSMA compliant goods (under 4B) https://www.international.gc.ca/tra...agreements-accords/cusma-aceum/r-cusma-04.pdf
I guess we will know for sure once the counter tariff list is updated.
I guess we will know for sure once the counter tariff list is updated.
mdeslaur
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Chris Bardon
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I gather this is one of the bigger issues with it. From what I've read, companies didn't bother because even without it, the tariff/duty was so low it wasn't worth it. Now it is, and it takes time and effort to get one.
Just took a peek at this thread to see if today's news changes tariffs on Pinball/Arcade machines. Anyone know? Looks like the last two posts are discussing it and there is still not really a clear answer.
I pray the counter tariffs are removed.
I desperately need a couple Color DMDs.
I desperately need a couple Color DMDs.
kool1
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Should be all gone. Just steel and autos and a couple of very specific tariffs left.
Long overdue.
BMHouze
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Now, how do we avoid the over 10k tax?
Start taking a gold maple leaf as partial trade to keep it under 10k in cash?
Start taking a gold maple leaf as partial trade to keep it under 10k in cash?
1st september, government stop back tarif aside of steel/aluminum ones, does it mean we can start bringing machine from the US without paying the tarif or pinball machine is part of the steel tarif ?
kool1
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PatsArcade
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They do seem removed now, I didn't see the "Effective Sept 1st" tab on mobile.
www.canada.ca
9504.50.00 is no longer on the list, that's great! Must be why I saw some posts from Player One announcing no more tariffs.
Business is back as usual now
Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs - Canada.ca
Tariff countermeasures are intended to incentivize the United States to remove its unjustified tariffs against Canada. These countermeasures will remain in place until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against Canadian goods.
9504.50.00 is no longer on the list, that's great! Must be why I saw some posts from Player One announcing no more tariffs.
Business is back as usual now