Originally Posted by nacho

Once again, sales tax doesn't always determine prices. Price determines by supply and demand, the case of the US is a bit strange with the variation of sales tax based on state. There are a handful of states that has no sales tax. TX and LA have sales tax refund (minus a fee) for tourists if they shop in a certain place - TX has a minimum and where to shop and LA has a list of shop and a much lower minimum.

Iphone has less difference in bands compared to Android phones. US 5G phones don't have 5G bands in Europe.

Hong Kong is damn expensive now, whether it is tax free or not. The price levels of food and transport and hotel are similar to Canada or even Scandinavia.



It's not just tax free, it's everything the Chinese need.

Have you been to KS or Coach in outlet villages in California or even Canada? There are Chinese shoppers takeover a corner of the cashier to put their purchases there. My friend said some even has a corner to go life selling bags.

I have seen baby formula being bought by Chinese in Sweden and Germany.