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Originally posted by Mike AI@Dec 27 2002, 06:50 PM
I think the same amount or more was bought - just consumers are shifting around to buying things online.
Who wants to fight traffic, and the crowds??
The scary thing is right after the news story on online sales, is a story on California looking for ways to tax these online sales....
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I dont really track exactly how much I spend on Christmas very closely, I just buy what I think are cool gifts for everyone on my list. But I'm guessing I spent at least as much as last year.
However, all but 2 items were purchased online this year. Even though he had no packages for me, the UPS guy stopped by again today just out of habit...
If the states start to feel a significant volume of sales tax money is lost via online purchases, you can bet taxation is coming. If there has to be a tax, I would like to see them just collect normal sales tax for internet and mail order for your state of residence rather than some new additonal "internet tax".
But I wont start a tax rant...I'm still enjoying the spirit of the holiday season...
