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by crazygringo 12 hours ago
> I had a friend who bought a new Mac every year, selling his old Mac.

I considered that at one point, and it would have made sense based on prices alone, but it didn't work at all once I factored in having to pay sales tax on a brand-new Mac each year, and the cut eBay takes on a sale, and the fact that the eBay buyer also has to pay sales tax.

If I lived in a state with no sales tax, and could rely on selling locally with Facebook Marketplace or something, then I'd totally do it just for the infinite warranty coverage alone!

Still bugs me that states charge sales tax even on used items. It just seems wrong.

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> Still bugs me that states charge sales tax even on used items. It just seems wrong.

Yes VAT is a better system.