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DELL from the US?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Johnburk, Aug 29, 2005.

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    I live in europe and for my business I would like to buy a new laptop and PDA.

    I check Dell for the best offers and was suprised at the huge price differences between my country and the US.

    PDA
    Here USD 530 before TAX
    US is USD 399 before TAX

    LAPTOP
    Here USD 1340 before TAX
    US is USD 989 before TAX

    In totaal there is 482 USD difference! Shipping from US cost as much as shipping locally.

    So what should stop me from buying from the US? Do you have experiance with this?
     
    Johnburk, Aug 29, 2005 IP
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    sji2671 Self Made Mind

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    In the UK for example you can get hit with hefty customs and excise charges when importing electrical goods which may eat up any gain.
     
    sji2671, Aug 30, 2005 IP
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    fryman Kiss my rep

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    I was thinking that also... but doesn't dell calculate all those charges when you finish selecting your computer and add it to your cart?
     
    fryman, Aug 30, 2005 IP
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    I have orderd other (electronic) stuff from the US and have never had a tax problem.

    Only problem is with the plug, but that can be solved for less than 2 USD
     
    Johnburk, Aug 30, 2005 IP
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    You are personally responsible for any duty/tax when it comes into the country Dell would not be responsible so you may have it held by the post office until you agree to pay a bill, I dont know the details but worth checking before you make a move.
     
    sji2671, Aug 30, 2005 IP