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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.
I bought an old motorbike for 5 cases of beer this weekend.
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.
Or just don't buy at all.
That's the reduce part
But I want a bigger bike :(
OK buy secondhand. Or buy junked parts and build it. It's not just eco friendly, it's also fun
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
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!
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!
Hell yeah, just rinse that off in the sink and...
I don't even rinse them, just remove the knot and blow them up for your next party.
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