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Old 06-21-2018, 02:27 PM  
Robbie
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There was some sort of local presence. Just because a company is based somewhere else doesn't mean the don't have a b&m presence. Amazon charges tax in most states because they have distribution centers in those states... Not retail shops.. They aren't technically the sellers.. Distribution.. Could even be because of gopro presence and they drop shipped.. Who knows.. If they did collect sales tax without local presence and aren't remitting they did so illegally.. Well, until this decision anyway...
Nope. I have purchased from these companies for years including when I lived in South Carolina.

I buy music gear all the time. And camera gear all the time.

I'm assuming you know who B&H Photo are if you have ever done any pro production.
and they are located on 34th Street in Manhattan. Note that there is NO sales tax:


Bolt VM-160 LED Macro Ring Light
BOVM160
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $109.95 $109.95

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
CA247028LII
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $1,699.00 $1,699.00

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera with Canon Log (Body Only)
CAE5D4CL
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $3,299.00 $3,299.00

SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
SAEPSD64GV3G
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $0.00 $0.00

Canon BG-E20 Battery Grip for EOS 5D Mark IV
CABGE20
More on the Way QTY: 1 Price: $0.00 $0.00

Ruggard Journey 44 DSLR Shoulder Bag (Black)
RUPSB144B
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $0.00 $0.00

Watson LP-E6N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1900mAh)
WALPE6NV2
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $39.95 $39.95

Watson LP-E6N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1900mAh)
WALPE6NV2
In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $0.00 $0.00


Subtotal
Shipping
Tax
Total $5,147.90
$0.00
$0.00
$5,147.90
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