Canadian Shoppers Leaving Clothes Behind
From the this is really strange file comes a shopping story.
Canadian shoppers taking advantage of the parity between the U.S. and the Canadian dollar are leaving behind more than just cash when they head for home. They’re also leaving behind their old clothes. Some Canadian shoppers wear their new clothes home to avoid paying a duty when they cross back into Canada. The old clothes get left behind in parking lots, dressing rooms and restrooms at malls and shopping plazas.
With this becoming much more than a trend at some shopping centers, some store managers have started collecting the clothes to give away to non-profit organizations during this Christmas season. While this is a wonderful idea, it leads me to wonder if the old trick of wearing the new clothes really works when Canadians cross back into Canada. I’m sure when the border agents see someone wearing three pairs of pants, four shirts and two coats, they know something is going on.
But then again, this does bring a whole new meaning to the every-popular phrase Don’t Look Ethel!
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
