Online Sales Taxes?

My wife has Amazon Prime and while it has free shipping on many products, these products tend to be higher priced. There is no such thing as a free lunch.

I also have Amazon Prime, and while the free two day shipping is nice, they have a huge selection of books and movies that are available to rent for free (well, included in the price for Prime).

Science Chic wrote:
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But you can't go to a local book author signing, or kids story time at Amazon!

Thank goodness. Boring.

The Liberals GOP Twin wrote:

Science Chic wrote:
[snip]

But you can't go to a local book author signing, or kids story time at Amazon!

Thank goodness. Boring.

Yes! Who would ever want to meet a book author? Keep the inkstained wretches locked in basements with coffeepots and overflowing ashtrays!
(Kidding!)

The Liberals GOP Twin wrote:

Science Chic wrote:
[snip]

But you can't go to a local book author signing, or kids story time at Amazon!

Thank goodness. Boring.

I thoght the reason people go to book signing was to get a signed copy which can over time sugnificantly increase the value.

"Harper Lee Signed 1st Edition of To Kill a Mockingbird"



"US $20,000.00 Buy it now"


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harper-Lee-Sign ... 2ec6f57c82

Conservative Opposition to Internet Sales Tax Getting Louder
The Senate moved closer to passing the Internet sales tax on Thursday. The chamber had already started debate on the measure, dubbed the “Marketplace Fairness Act,” but the vote last week bypassed any hope of a filibuster. Some conservative groups are increasing their efforts in opposition to the tax.

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About time!

Upon further review, with the small margins in retail, one million in sales a year, is a pretty unsuccessful retailer. 10% margins? Expand it to 10 million in sales?