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Old September 23, 2008, 10:26 PM
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The site is now up and operational. My first impressions.
1. Deals are not great, but they are still updating the content. I don't see any MIR yet, so I'm assuming prices will plummet when those are factored in (yay rebates /sarcasm).
2. They are charging me both GST and PST. I'm doubtful their warehouse is located in Manitoba..... does anyone else have the same issue?
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Old September 23, 2008, 10:30 PM
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The site is now up and operational. My first impressions.
1. Deals are not great, but they are still updating the content. I don't see any MIR yet, so I'm assuming prices will plummet when those are factored in (yay rebates /sarcasm).
2. They are charging me both GST and PST. I'm doubtful their warehouse is located in Manitoba..... does anyone else have the same issue?
James
How is the site up and operational for you? I'm still getting sweepstakes splashpage.

The fact that they're charging everyone GST and PST just reinforces my suspicion that everything's being shipped from the States - anything shipped across the border to customers would be charged GST and PST.
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Old September 23, 2008, 10:36 PM
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How is the site up and operational for you? I'm still getting sweepstakes splashpage.
Yeah, just reviewed my e-mail and missed the word "exclusive", so I'm assuming I'm in the beta site. Personally I think prices are on par with NCIX (keep in mind, no rebates are listed on the site yet), though shipping is defiantly higher then NCIX, not quite up with TD, but still high. Again, this leads me to the conclusion that, as others have stated, the warehouse is in the USA.
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Old September 24, 2008, 05:52 AM
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Hi Guys,

It's your site admin here.

Thank you all for the support! The project team for Newegg Canada really appreciates all the feedback and encouragement!

Our goal is to provide the best experience for you, so we humbly ask you to wait just a bit longer.

For all our lucky beta testers (you know who you are), please keep the constructive criticism coming in through the proper channels, thanks!

By the way, we will have special promos on launch day, you will be pleased!

Check back here often and on Newegg.ca for more information and (maybe) even a promo code :)

Thanks for a warm welcome into Canada eveyone

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Old September 24, 2008, 06:47 AM
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Yeah, I finally got my "special invite" and have to say the pricing is not what I was expecting. Had a look through a few items and seems to be 10% + more expensive on non-sale price items. We'll have to keep our eyes open, maybe the MIRs or Sale pricing will bring it down to a better level.
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Old September 24, 2008, 07:32 AM
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Anyone know where exactly our constructive criticism is supposed to go? I'm not sure where the "proper channels" are. I kinda want to voice my option and see what's up with the PST/GST deal.
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Anyone know where exactly our constructive criticism is supposed to go? I'm not sure where the "proper channels" are. I kinda want to voice my option and see what's up with the PST/GST deal.
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Old September 24, 2008, 08:19 AM
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That's not true. Anything valued at over $20 is supposed to be taxed, over $50 if the package is a "gift". And when you do get taxed, Canada Post throws on a $5 fee for brokerage/handling.

If you haven't been taxed on your >$20 shipments, you're very lucky. Just don't count on it every time!
You're right, sorry.

I guess I have been lucky.
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Old September 24, 2008, 06:45 PM
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My first impression is that there is no savings by shopping there especialy with pst charges. and there seems to be better deals at direct canada and ncix. Maybe they will catch on and adjust there pricing.
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