Almost all internet purchases are getting taxed. It hurts the pocketbook a little but it will help even the retail playing field at least a little bit. I just factor in another 10% for tax when buying now. (it is actually 8.25% but 10% is easier to calculate.) And it has curtailed a few hobby purchases, for me, but not too many. Maybe if a card is on the cusp of being a good deal, and with the tax it isn't, would be the times I didn't buy because of it. Gotta get used to it.