Observation While at the SAQ - Learned Something New

[thetonester521]

As most of you know, I haven't lived here in Montreal very long - a little over a year now.

Tonight I ran to the SAQ to pick up a couple bottles of wine and I made an observation that I had never noticed before.

When I bought the wine, I assumed I'd be paying the 12.5% (QST and HST) in tax on top of the shelf prices. But I didn't. The prices at SAQ were inclusive of the taxes.

Whereas, everytime I've picked up wine at the Grocery Store the taxes are in addition to the shelf price. So an $8 Bottle of Wine is really $9 with taxes.

Thus, the lesson learned for me is - buy my wine at SAQ. My personal cap on a bottle of wine is no more than $10 - but preferably around $8 or $9 for everyday consumption Around $15 when bringing wine to a friend's house

Is it like this at all SAQs?

[blueapple82]

ohhhh, didn't know that!! Is it only on wine or everything at the SAQ?

[EuropeanPenguin]

Hello Tonester,
you should go to the SAQ depot you get a discount for the amount of bottles you buy (e.g.: 12 bottles = 15% off) and you can mix and match...alas it will never be as cheap as what you paid in the US... LOL

[PINKROSE]

It it with everything at the SAQ, the tax is included in the price.

Even cheaper the SAQ has a few places where you could bottle your own wine, thus even even even cheaper...

[MeMew]

Oh thanks for your information. I often think that SAQ only has more varieties but not price advantage as compared to grocery chains, but man am I wrong.

[thetonester521]

Hello Tonester,
you should go to the SAQ depot you get a discount for the amount of bottles you buy (e.g.: 12 bottles = 15% off) and you can mix and match...alas it will never be as cheap as what you paid in the US... LOL

Very good to know - I just checked the site - it looks like there is one at Marche Central

[2010ontest]

yes

Marché central for you is the best.

If you wanted more cheaper, you need to do your own at home

[eisafree]

Even cheaper the SAQ has a few places where you could bottle your own wine, thus even even even cheaper...

Really?? That is good to know.

[PINKROSE]

Really?? That is good to know.

YES!! makes for cheap wine!!

[2010ontest]

Really?? That is good to know.

This is the same as if you do your wine at home, they usualy use the same kit

[PINKROSE]

This is the same as if you do your wine at home, they usualy use the same kit

Not really, because they have many different types, identical as the store brands, and there is no mess lol

[thetonester521]

yes

Marché central for you is the best.

If you wanted more cheaper, you need to do your own at home

I don't know if I'm ready to take on my own wine making just yet I'll put on my list of things to learn so I can start doing them at home. The list already includes canning and sewing

[2010ontest]

Not really, because they have many different types, identical as the store brands, and there is no mess lol

is there alot of different type and kind of kit to do wine at home like store brands. When you choose a kit, you choose the kind of grape juice, from where, ect.

Also, you could do your own juice at home and make wine or cider. We do some cider here.

[2010ontest]

I don't know if I'm ready to take on my own wine making just yet I'll put on my list of things to learn so I can start doing them at home. The list already includes canning and sewing

ouf! sewing I don't know, but canning yes I know
I have thousand of jar filled at home
This is my major thing to do in july/august/september and october!

[PINKROSE]

is there alot of different type and kind of kit to do wine at home like store brands. When you choose a kit, you choose the kind of grape juice, from where, ect.

Also, you could do your own juice at home and make wine or cider. We do some cider here.

Thanks so much for the information