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To: greatplains_guy who wrote (64490)4/24/2013 10:52:23 PM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
We got private control of liquor sales in Washington State. The state seems to have retaliated because it slaps about a 40% tax on the price of every bottle.



To: greatplains_guy who wrote (64490)4/25/2013 2:28:19 AM
From: Joe Btfsplk1 Recommendation  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 71588
 
Liquor Store Privatization

Happened in WA, so the legislature jacked the taxes something fierce.

Retailers mostly advertise their retail price, then shoppers get a shock when the outlandish state vigorish is added at checkout.

One of the boobs in our state House intro'd a bill to make retailers show only the total price so the state's rapacity would be hidden. Didn't pass last session, but I suspect it eventually will.


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