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Message started by Arrowhead Paddler on Jun 28th, 2010 at 5:02pm

Title: Re: Some recent BWCA press
Post by DentonDoc on Jul 7th, 2010 at 4:43pm
And what's the big deal about differential pricing?  Its not unique to Quetico.

As I write this, I'm sitting in Colorado.  Yesterday, I purchased a fishing license ... residents: $26, non-residents: $56.  Last night I attended "Roof Top Rodeo" in Estes Park ... highest, by altitude, in the world.  Ticket prices for general admission ... residents: $5, non-residents: $17.

A few years ago, I was spending a little time in the mountains of northern New Mexico.  I bought gasoline at the local station a couple of days before Memorial Day.  Two days later the price had jumped by $.20 a gallon in preparation for tourist arrivals.

Ever take the train in Italy?  Locals pay 1/3rd the price that tourist get to pay?

Ever rented a car, stayed at a hotel or motel away from home?  Guess what, visitors get to pay a "special" tax for the priviledge of being a vistor.

... and the list goes on-and-on!  

dd

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