Sneaky new internet tax pushing through fast

Its a mixed bag. We all know the reason why over 70% of the high end retail stores have
closed down around the country during the past 15 years is for one reason only. The internet. Its a real pisser when I have to go down to Portland, Oregon or California from Seattle nowadays to listen to audio products since there is no longer the luxury of going to a variety of high end audio stores since they went out of business. Many Audiophiles complain about the loss of retail store fronts, and yet they are the very cause as to why the stores have vanished. "Look Ma!!",.." I just bought a $ 10,000 audio system online and saved $ 800.00 in taxes, I just love sticking it to my local retailer!!"..Its a very selfish, greedy attitude that Audiophiles have developed in recent years not giving a damn whatsoever if retail stores go belly up!. As long as they don't have to pay sales tax. The internet tax bill would strengthen retail stores again since the option not to pay sales tax would be gone. If I do buy new at a local high end store, I also get a discount around 5% by paying with a cashiers check, convincing the store their not stuck with a 4% credit card transaction fee.

Good point Kijanki..I do most of my buying online, and from time to time buy from a retail store. Online dealers always have items in stock ready to ship which is a convenience especially during the holidays. The High End stores most of the time give the same'ol line," We can special order for you"..but never have the item in stock. Its hard nowadays to find retail stores fully stocked with inventory which was more common back in the 70's and 80's.

Even though it passed in the Senate, it has to pass in the House, and doesn't appear to have enough votes. Speaker Boehner will sandbag the Bill by throwing it into committee. So far, so good.