[net.micro] are rebates valid across the border?

drz@utcsrgv.UUCP (Jerry Zarycky) (08/17/83)

I have read this newsgroup for quite a while and am amazed at
the low prices quoted for some of the micros on the market.
For example, I have seen on net.micro.atari that an Atari 800 was
priced at about $250 - $100 rebate from Atari for a net price of
$150.  I live in Canada (Toronto), and while there is a $200 rebate 
offered here by Atari, the original (list) price is $599, so the 
net price is still $399.
    Does anyone know whether I could get the U.S. rebate if I bought
the machine by mail-order from the U.S.?

Thanks in advance,
	Jerry Zarycky
	..!utcsrgv!drz

kurt@fluke.UUCP (Kurt Guntheroth) (08/18/83)

Micros are much more expensive in Canada because the Canadian government
imposes a stiff terriff to protect Canadian industries, particularly in
electronics.  It may just be that the wholesale price is that much more.
It might also be that they are holding you up.

Why don't you buy a unit in the states and take it home with you?

Kurt Guntheroth