[Guy 13]

'' SHOCKING ! ''
 
     

Amazon.com (USA) sell the 1lb bottle
of NOW Foods Better Stevia Organic extract powder for:
58.99 USD
and
Amazon.ca sell exactly the same bottle for
314.40 CND$
Yes, no typing error !
Did I see correctly
or do I need to renew my reading glasses ????
I understand that the Canadian Dollar is about 30% lower than the USD
and then custom tax, maybe 25 - 45% but still...
We are talking about more than five (05) time the price.
So, what do you think ?
I will ask my wife's nephew in Seattle to buy for me
and to give to someone going on planet Vietnam
when I am back in a few months.

Guy 13

[FullRangeMan]

I was told Canadian custom house duties are 5% only.

[srb]

You may be looking at a different seller on Amazon.ca

Now Better Stevia - Zero Calorie Sweetener (Certified Organic) 1 lbs - CDN$93.97
http://www.amazon.ca/Now-Better-Stevia-Sweetener-Certified/dp/B000MGWIH0/ref=sr_1_1/178-9950633-5483511?ie=UTF8&qid=1455210059&sr=8-1&keywords=NOW+better+stevia

Still about 14% higher, but there is no shortage of shady Amazon sellers (Canadian and US) dropping a line in the water to see if they can hook a fish at 3, 4 or 5 times the going price!  Be sure to check all sellers of the item!

Steve

[Guy 13]

You must be looking at a different seller on Amazon.ca

Now Better Stevia - Zero Calorie Sweetener (Certified Organic) 1 lbs - CDN$93.97
http://www.amazon.ca/Now-Better-Stevia-Sweetener-Certified/dp/B000MGWIH0/ref=sr_1_1/178-9950633-5483511?ie=UTF8&qid=1455210059&sr=8-1&keywords=NOW+better+stevia

Still about 14% higher, but there is no shortage of shady Amazon sellers (Canadian and US) dropping a line in the water to see if they can hook a fish at 3, 4  or 5 times the going price!  Be sure to check all sellers of the item!

Steve

Hi Steve,
well, what you wrote makes sense.
I will make sure I will double and triple check who's the seller.
Thanks for your link, that makes a lot more sense.
You really need to be almost an expert to shop on line,
Amazon and any others....

Thanks again.

Guy 13

[Guy 13]

I was told Canadian custom house duties are 5% only.

Hi FullRangeMan,
I don't know who told you that, 
but I am sure that 5% is not applicable
to most of the products imported to Canada.

Guy 13

[Guy 13]

http://www.amazon.ca/Now-Better-Stevia-Sweetener-Certified/dp/B000MGWIH0/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1/178-9950633-5483511?ie=UTF8&qid=1455209457&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=NOW

Hi srb,
from the same link you posted,
about 8 hours later the price is now 106.13CND$ 

That Amazon drives me crazy... 

Guy 13

[FullRangeMan]

Hi FullRangeMan,
I don't know who told you that, 
but I am sure that 5% is not applicable
to most of the products imported to Canada.

Guy 13

Maybe its about CDs.(?)

[Guy 13]

Today I had an appointment with an ophtalmologist at 11.30am
and got to see him at 1pm, long wait, lots of people...
If I went to see an ophtalmologist,
it's on the recommendation of my family doctor that said I should
get a follow-up because I am diabetic type 2.
Result of the exam ?
I'm good, no damage to my eyesight due to diabetes type 2.
Sometimes you need some good news...

Guy 13
 

[Guy 13]

Hi all,
if I am posting this link about apple cider vinegar
it's because I belive in the benefit of that product.
It's also inexpensive, if not bio-organic.
4.50 CND$ for 4 lit.
I use one tea spoon with a few drops of pure virgin olive oil
and apple juice, total is half a glass each morning,
so very few calories.

Guy 13

http://authoritynutrition.com/6-proven-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar/

[weatherman1]

A couple of health related reports.  One is news on a simple blood test the Brit's have developed that will indicate any genetic heart and circulation  problems  http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/19/heart-condition-breakthrough-hailed.html  The second is a published research study that found no relationship with eating cholesterol rich foods and poor health  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160211083044.htm   Just thought you and others who are health conscious might find these of interest.  Bon apetite' !

[Guy 13]

A couple of health related reports.  One is news on a simple blood test the Brit's have developed that will indicate any genetic heart and circulation  problems  http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/19/heart-condition-breakthrough-hailed.html  The second is a published research study that found no relationship with eating cholesterol rich foods and poor health  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160211083044.htm   Just thought you and others who are health conscious might find these of interest.  Bon apetite' !

Hi weatherman1
and thank you for the two links.
The second one about cholesterol is of great interest to me.
I had my body cholesterol level checked many times in the past years
and it's within the normal average.
By the way, I eat one hard boiled egg a day...
Because it's a good source of protein and it taste good to me.

Guy 13

If you have more stuff like that, please post,
very few AudioCircle members contribute to this topic,
maybe, because they are all in good health,
well then,
share with us how you do it.

Egg related chuckle...

[Guy 13]

Hi all,
maybe you know already about all that,
but for some that don't...

https://ca.style.yahoo.com/post/139615143545/nine-foods-you-had-no-idea-were-dangerous-for-your/photo-butter-flavoured-popcorn-there-is-1455903850078.html

[Guy 13]

Canadian researchers have done it again !

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/ground-breaking-ottawa-hospital-study-gives-hope-191018225.html

[Guy 13]

http://www.businessinsider.com/foods-you-should-refrigerate-2016-2?ref=yfp

[Guy 13]

Foodsthat never (Or almost never) expire !
White rice
Honey
Salt
Soy sauce
Sugar
Dried beans
Pure maple syrup
Powdered milk
Hard liquor
Do you have any others to add to the list ?

Guy 13

[FullRangeMan]

Foodsthat never (Or almost never) expire !
White rice
Honey
Salt
Soy sauce
Sugar
Dried beans
Pure maple syrup
Powdered milk
Hard liquor
Do you have any others to add to the list ?

Guy 13

I suppose this is in cold areas as Canada, here under +30ºC from November to March I have waste many foods as beans, rice, honey, salt, soy sauce, powdered milk, lentil and lots of bread etc

[Guy 13]

I suppose this is in cold areas as Canada, here under +30ºC from November to March
I have waste many foods as beans, rice, honey, salt, soy sauce, powdered milk, lentil and lots of bread etc

Hi FullRangeMan,
the list of ingredients mentionned was taken from a Yahoo article
and is for any country.
The humidity is worst than heat, of course a combination of the two
being too high is even worst.
Bread has never been a type of food with a long life...
Another factor to consider is sun light and of course
everything should be hermetically sealed
for longer conservation time.

Guy 13

   

[FullRangeMan]

Worth mention canned food is dead, it had no nutrients according my use, I avoid it as it does not feed me well.

[Guy 13]

Worth mention canned food is dead, it had no nutrients according my use, I avoid it as it does not feed me well.

Hi FullRangeMan,
canned food might be dead for you,
but not all canned food are bad.
The only thing some experts recommend is to avoid
fruits and vegetables that are acidic and some (Made in China)
thin cans that the linning contain chemical.

Guy 13

I don't know what you are eating and what your diet is,
but sure look like the only food you think it's good is natural grass... 

Guy 13

[FullRangeMan]

Canned food have much sodium+preservatives it not good for me.