Newegg starting to charge taxes for orders from NY

[greggh]

This sucks for me since I'm in NY. I just got the following email from Newegg...

Important Message to Our New York Customers
May 23, 2008

Dear Valued Newegg Customer,

As a result of recent changes in the State of New York Tax Law requiring certain out-of-state retailers to collect and remit sales taxes to the State of New York, we regrettably inform you that Newegg.com must begin collecting applicable state and local sales tax for all orders shipped to New York addresses on or after June 1, 2008.

Qualified business customers can continue to use the Newegg.com Sales Tax Exempt Form.

We value our relationship with you and all of our New York customers. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change in New York law and assure you that we will continue to work hard to offer you the best prices, fastest shipping and award winning customer service you deserve.

We look forward to continuing to provide you with the premier online shopping experience for all of your IT and Consumer Electronics needs.

Sincerely,

Bernard Luthi
Newegg.com
Company Spokesperson and
Vice President of Merchandising

Now I have to think if there's anything I want to order before Sunday.

[Patrick]

Glad I don't live in the People's Republic of N.Y. any longer. Unfortunately other states are starting to do the same thing. What these idiot politicians don't realize is that no tax on internet purchases has fueled the internet boom. What a bunch of retards.

[Vogateer]

States can't place "undue burden" on interstate commerce according to the Supreme Court, but apparently they can't stand to see something not getting taxed.