"Vermont doesn't have an Apple Store. I guess you can get a hotel room for a night and have it shipped to Vermont if you really want to avoid the sales tax."

I seem to recall there being a reseller in Montpelier for some reason. Also, your local BB store probably carries them. The chain does sell them and if they don't have one in stock, I'm sure they won't complain about special ordering an $1800 laptop for you.