Items: Ampeg BA 110 40 Watt Bass Combo amp $99.00 stupid deal of the day Musicians Friend.
Opening the link I am automatically shown the Canadian price $118.07
Going to the currant US /Can exchange rate calculation shows this should be $111.21 so there's a $7 rip off.
The exchange rate has been stable at around $.89 for a long time now.
Now notice all the extra charges and are they calculated on the full price of 212.53,? This is not clear.
CAD 212.53
Shipping: CAD 18.22 ( this is 12 days Canada Post, all other methods were over $35.
Handling: CAD 10.71 ?? thanks a lot
Duty: CAD 5.99 ?? I would not be paying duty if I drove through the border with this item. I doubt if this money finds it way to Canada Revenue Services.
VAT (Tax):CAD 15.08 It is illegal not to show both Provincial sales tax and the GST what the heck is VAT?? I'm not in GB? Any how using a BC sales tax calculator I get $14.17 on $118.07 Adding in any of the other costs does not compute either.
Additional Discounts: - CAD 94.46
Order Total: CAD 168.07
So there you go, $99 becomes $168. This is why I never buy much from these guys. I'll hold out for the Fender Rumble with the 12" And I'll be buying it in a store!