Best place to order gear outside of NY

[Mike Brent]

Hello,

I'm unable to claim tax back and I live in NY at the moment. Buying from Adorama or B&H, I hate paying 8% local sales tax on top of the thousands of dollars of equipment.

Is there a good out of state alternative to these two stores?

Thanks

 

[Scott Schneider]

Depending on what you are looking for, we are in Denver. So, no tax for you.

 

[Mitch Gross]

If you are actually in the business of professional production, you can qualify for a Resale Certificate, which means that you will not pay taxes on your local equipment purchases as they are tools for your work for hire. You should check with your accountant.

As an independent shooter, I formed a production company and got a resale certificate from the state. Just a tad bit more complication in my tax filing each year, but having this certificate on file with B&H, Abel, CSC, etc., meant that I could always just walk in the door and never pay sales tax.

 

[Mike Brent]

Mitch - out of country, no SS number, no accountant and no time.

 

[Mike Brent]

Depending on what you are looking for, we are in Denver. So, no tax for you.

At the moment I need a Libec LS-55M(2A) and Azden FMX-42 this is what we would pay:

Sub Total: $1,378.95
Shipping: $20.45
Sales Tax : $ 124.20

 

[Scott Schneider]

At the moment I need a Libec LS-55M(2A)

Don't have either. Do have:

PSC M4A+ - used $850
Sachtler DV6 with CF sticks - new $1,899

sschneider@fvesco.com

 

[Kirby Hamilton]

Custom Supply

Custom Supply

Try Custom Supply in Birmingham AL 1-800-451-1425.
I've used them in the past. Prices have been comparable to B&H.
I think BJ and/or David are the sales people I have worked with.