cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/34926056

Canada has implemented a new tax savings from December to February for some things like taxable groceries, crafts, and gaming physical media. I wanted to get a new Xbox controller and found the best price at Walmart for $55 a week ago. The tax holiday starts today and I now see that the $55 has increased to $62 and change, which is about how much tax I should be saving. Great to see this thinly veiled attempt to help Canadians ( /s - win votes) is just going to be extra profit in the corporations’ pockets.

  • Grandwolf319
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    4 days ago

    Yep, wanted to buy a certain piece of electronic and now it’s 450 instead of 400.

    Having said that, another piece of electronic that has very low demand didn’t increase in price.

    Personally I don’t see a point cause if something is not in demand, chances are people can delay buying it or just not buy it if they don’t have the money.