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I just dropped $630 (515 Euros, 450 pounds or 815AUD for Gob) at the Red Wing store.

Fricking OUCH.

Jarlaxle wrote:I just dropped $630 (515 Euros, 450 pounds or 815AUD for Gob) at the Red Wing store.

Fricking OUCH.

Around here, Red Wing is either a brand of footwear or a company that specializes in pots, jugs, and other stoneware.
What is it where you are?

-"BB"-

I’m guessing Red Wing footwear - they make motorcycle boots too!

They have a fairly extensive catalogue. And they're certainly not cheap, either.

http://proimagecenter.com/rw_catalog/18 ... c17_Lr.pdf

They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny. And (unlike almost every other shoe you can find in almost every other shoe store), they are still made in the USA.

Well they have components made in the USA. At least.

Econoline wrote:They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny. And (unlike almost every other shoe you can find in almost every other shoe store), they are still made in the USA.

Well, some are. The WORX and Irish Setter lines are from China.

Six of these at $94 apiece plus tax and shipping. I can see that being $630.

Two pairs of badass Red Wing motorcycle boots, his and hers, adds up to $630, with tax.

Am I right, Jarl?

Nope. One pair each of RW 2491 (riding) and 2414 (work) boots, both for me.

And what is this "tax" of which you speak?!

Jarlaxle wrote:Nope. One pair each of RW 2491 (riding) and 2414 (work) boots, both for me.

And what is this "tax" of which you speak?!

Oh right, you shopped in New Hampshire? That’s about the only thing I really miss about Montana - but here I have excellent healthcare, so a little sales tax is worth it.

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My great grandfather was state governor in the mid 1800's.

Jarlaxle wrote:Jarlaxle

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I don't care for sales taxes. Everyone pays the same percentage, rich or poor. There is a 6.5% state and 1% county tax here. Some towns within the county add another 0.25 to 1.5% to that. That can make quite a difference on big ticket items. EVERYTHING is taxed except prescriptions.

Folks with little disposable income spend 100% of their money on life's necessities, whereas the well-to-do can bank part of theirs.

I'm sure NH makes up for their lack of sales tax in other ways.

Does NH still have state liquor stores?

Yes, though only for LIQUOR. (Beer and wine are available at any supermarket and most convenience stores.)

Same as Washington State.

Or you could be in Missouri, which has state laws permitting VERY local sales tax. The same item, within the same local political jurisdiction, could be charged different sales tax, based on which strip mall you bought it at, even if the stores are across the street from each other.

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