Anyone buy their parts while AT the Van's facility?

txaviator · #1 01-30-2005, 06:52 PM

I am planning a trip up to Van's during early February. I was planning to go ahead and place my orders while I was at the factory.

However, yesterday at lunch, Jay Pratt brought up a good question: if I buy my parts while physically at Van's, do I have to pay sales tax? I would assume the answer is yes? Does anyone have any first-hand experience by buying your kit(s) at the Van's facility?

If I must pay sales tax, the way I figure it, I can save hundreds in sales tax by NOT ordering at Van's, and opting for ordering through the Internet (I am not an Oregon resident, thus no tax).

Thanks !

Captain_John · #2 01-30-2005, 07:14 PM

I am guessing that LEGALLY, they would HAVE to charge you state tax.

The point of sale would be in Oregon.

However, who would be the wiser if you gave them a check and took the stuff with you. For all intents and purposes, the deal COULD have taken place on the internet.

Maybe sending them a check ahead of time would make everyone feel better and just pick up the stuff when you get there?

Dunno???

CJ

alpinelakespilot2000 · #3 01-30-2005, 07:56 PM

Got good news for you. You would have to pay sales tax IF Oregon had a state sales tax. They do NOT, only an income tax. Just picked up my emp. kit there last week--no tax, no crating, no shipping. Great Deal!

Steve

oldsfolks · #4 01-30-2005, 08:00 PM

Last I heard Oregon had no sales tax. Call Van's and ask ? It only takes a phone call.

Bob Olds RV-4 , kit bought at Van's Aug. , 1986
Charleston,Arkansas

Captain_John · #5 01-30-2005, 08:15 PM

Whatta GREAT PLACE!

Living here in Taxachusetts, I get used (abused) to paying too much tax!

CJ

txaviator · #6 01-30-2005, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the info, everyone. That is awesome news!

Jaypratt · #7 01-30-2005, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the good info. Buy direct from Vans!!!! Glad to know that.
Thanks
Cabelos,,,, Camping stuff... is opening a store here in Texas. I will have to find another place to buy from so I can save sales tax.

Plan an Idaho camping trip

Cheers

Steve · #8 01-30-2005, 08:42 PM

Oregon does not charge sales tax. Vans does not care where the intended point of use is nor where you reside. I bought my -9A empannage (and a t-shirt, RVator, coffee cup, etc.) last June at the factory.

Steve
90979 wings

txaviator · #9 01-30-2005, 09:31 PM

I'll probably spend a small fortune on the shirts, hats, and other things too!

Since I am flying into Portland (commercial), I'll still need to ship my empennage back home...but being at the factory and ordering 'on the spot' will just be kind of cool

In other words, "hey guys, thanks for the test flight...here's $1700 for my tail kit!"

Have a good one,

hngrflyr · #10 01-30-2005, 10:19 PM

I live about a 30 minute flight in our RV-6 from Van's. Anytime I need something I just jump in and go get it. That little sack of rivets a couple of weeks ago was pretty spendy, but I loved the flight up there and back. Everyone there is nice and helpful, and I've met other RVers from all over the country.

No sales tax in Oregon. Income tax amounts to a flat 9%.