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kcmoedoe
Aug 27, 2014Explorer
NorthOrSouth wrote:If Canada is so great, why are you supporting the filthy Americans by buying your rigs in the US? (Answer: The US does not have the ridiculously high taxation and import duties that Canada has making the RV much cheaper to buy in the US.) Canada uses that tax money to subsidize their healthcare system, so Canadians are paying every day for their healthcare, it's just hidden in the price of their loaves of bread. On top of that, there is no shortage of horror stories regarding the Canadian healthcare system. Tales of long waits for necessary treatments and procedures etc. You will find there are many Canadians who seek treatment at US medical facilities, no so much the other way around.
I'm a Canadian who buys in the US. I'd say there is way more seasonal pricing in Canada. After Labor Day, RVing in Canada goes into a huge lull til next spring and prices drop according. But down south, where RVing is more common hroughout the year, it's not quite as noticeable.
Also, in some states there are so many RVs to choose from that pricing has to stay low in order to sell.
The other factor I've noted a lot of (sadly) is that quite a few American ads say "selling due to medical issues". Dont see that in Canada because we just don't have the same medical expenses.
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