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   We keep posting about what is and what is not a deal for Canadians shopping over the border. We have neglected to remind or introduce our American friends that shopping in Canada with U.S. funds offers an approximate 35% discount. 

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carpetologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The Great Hardini Hocus Pocus Joined: 20/January/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote carpetologist Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Over the Border Benefits Posted: 20/July/2004 at 11:42am
	We keep posting about what is and what is not a deal for Canadians shopping over the border. We have neglected to remind or introduce our American friends that shopping in Canada with U.S. funds offers an approximate 35% discount.
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MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14544	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19/July/2004 at 5:39pm
	I think Ted realizes that I hate everything..lololol

carpetologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The Great Hardini Hocus Pocus Joined: 20/January/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote carpetologist Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19/July/2004 at 11:55am
	Steamer If your Ninja is not CSA approved or equivalently approved then you bought it through the U.S.A. Hope you got a good deal. But, taking it to a Canadian distributor for warranty could be costly. I am not a friend of CSA myself but they are in place possibly to protect your eye sight the next time you look under the hood. And that's a good thing.
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carpetologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The Great Hardini Hocus Pocus Joined: 20/January/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote carpetologist Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15/July/2004 at 11:45am
	Well said Steamer. When greed gets in the way professionalism tends to fade for an hour or so. It's unforutunately so...but as the big boys say: FOLLOW THE MONEY Enough Said
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MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14544	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/July/2004 at 8:37pm
	This is true Ted....I'm doing a call for one of my dare customers in Thornhill... The Maid service spilled a bottle of hand soap on her foyer carpet... she wants me to condem the carpet so she can get a new one or some money towards a new one.... Why because her Maid service is a BIG NAME SERVICE.... The funny thing is when I called the service to set-up the appointment and fax off my invoice. They gave me a few jobs and I'm cleaning the owners house next monday....all this to sweeten me up so I get the soap out..lol See this is why I've been there done that...I have to know what I'm doing, because I sub for those big names....my head is always on the chopping block, there is no escape for me, If I don't fix the problem they don't pay my invoice

carpetologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The Great Hardini Hocus Pocus Joined: 20/January/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote carpetologist Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/July/2004 at 8:21pm
	Yes Steamer its true the little guy buys cheap and sells his service cheap. He's not good for the industry. As he is passing through to make a quick buck he gives the dedicated cleaner a black eye. The big guys can't afford not to buy CSA. As everyone wants to sue City Hall where the money is.
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Adwa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Queen of the Board Joined: 05/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4568	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adwa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/July/2004 at 5:53pm
	Good Information just to be aware when purchasing. I thought I would get more horror stories regarding the duties and taxes custom charges. I understand the postal service is no problem but what about bringing equipment over the border when your just a one man company
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MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14544	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/July/2004 at 4:35pm
	This is all true Ted....but unless the customer is dealing with a big company they don't bother, half the time they can't find the guy who did the damage...or he has no money even if they do get a settlement... The guy files bankrupt...and it's over... next week he has a new name and new number....calling all his old customer to advise them of the change, except the ones he screwed...lol CSA very minor I wouldn't worry about, If you need a piece of electrical equipment from the states and it's cheaper..get it do you think any of the big bottling plants like Pepsi, molson, minute maid etc. I can tell you 99% of their equipment comes from the states and not one piece is CSA scare tactics if you ask me

carpetologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List The Great Hardini Hocus Pocus Joined: 20/January/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1712	Post Options Post Reply Quote carpetologist Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/July/2004 at 12:40pm
	Steamer The Government I don't worry about regarding CSA. They are not swift enough to catch you. And believe me many carpet cleaners are cleaning with non-approved equipment. Now a swift lawyer looking for a large commission that's a different story. He will skin you alive and take the bread from your children. Every lawyer should have a pimp for a brother. Someone he could look up to. Maybe this could be a sales pitch when your potential customer says the other guy will clean it cheaper. Your answer could be "MAYBE THE OTHER GUY HAS NO INSURANCE OR HIS EQUIPMENT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR CANADIAN USE". Keep ahead of the curve, its about getting the job.
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MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14544	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/July/2004 at 1:06am
	My ninja isn't either....nor is my blower or rotor

doug Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List King of the One Liners Just My opinion Joined: 31/January/2004 Status: Offline Points: 32701	Post Options Post Reply Quote doug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13/July/2004 at 10:51pm
	Mr. Steamer: There is no Electrical approvals for truckmounts. But there are many electrical gadgets made right here and shipped to the US. So depending hwere you buy it, it may be legal or illegal.
	Just My opinion

MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14544	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13/July/2004 at 10:14pm
	Well if Lee has posted on this one already, why say something thats going to be wrong. My post says it all....I DON'T AGREE..... My prochem unit isn't CSA approved...at least I don't see a sticker anywhere....my hoses???my wand???my blower??? and I'm quite sure if something happened my liability insurance will pick up the tab. CSA approved when most stuff comes from the states anyways...try and get a major part...where does it come from...???? let me guess...THE STATES... CSA approved is only a minor detail, which an isurance company may or may not look at during a claim. Say if the sticker fell off??? are they able to check the make and model to see weather it was CSA approved....I think not.. I do my homework.... it has NOT been worth it to buy from the states in the last few years because of the exchange...but if the dollar hits .80 cents... I'll be singing... OH SAY CAN YOU SEEEEEEEE....WHAT I GOT FROM THE STATES.... I PURCHASED ONLINE AND IT WAS HERE RIGHT ON TIMEEEEEEE FROM THE LAND OF THE CHEAP....AND THE HOME OF THE MANUFACTURER PLAY BALL

doug Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List King of the One Liners Just My opinion Joined: 31/January/2004 Status: Offline Points: 32701	Post Options Post Reply Quote doug Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13/July/2004 at 9:55pm
	Mr. Steamer: Are you having a chemical imbalance. Have your meds wore off? Are you having HIDE withdrawals or what? What the hell kind of post is that???
	Just My opinion

MR. STEAMER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List True Patriot Only in the GTA Joined: 03/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 14544	Post Options Post Reply Quote MR. STEAMER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13/July/2004 at 9:43pm
	la da la la la...everywhere I go.... I want to post, but will not..

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