The ASQ sales tax issue . . .

[Huw Powell]

> There is no sales-tax in Oregon, and when you buy
> mail-order out-of-state there is normally no sales tax.
> But if you order something mail-order, and then go to
> the seller's place of business to pick it up they would
> have to charge you the tax.  Effectively, by my picking
> the ASQ up that's the same as Gary doing it, and taxable.
> The seller won't have shipping documention for the
> Cal Franchise Tax Board to prove that it was sent
> out of state if I get the car.

That sounds wrong - it's being sold to someone and registered out of state.

Years ago I bought an 83 5kt in MA, no sales tax since I was from NH.

However... I still think it would make sense to trailer it home, then go 
over it slowly and carefully before taking it out for long drives.

-- 
Huw Powell

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