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    #11
    Originally posted by kal View Post
    Begs the question why are you buying a second hand laptop off some dodgy USA based seller off ebay? Dell will do you a new one for around £500 quid
    Er because it was cheaper than buying it in the UK.
    Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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      #12
      Originally posted by doodab View Post
      Or terrorist plans. Oh suity what have you gotten yourself into? As if experimenting with causing explosions using microwave radiation wasn't risky enough
      State secrets! The FBI will be all over Suity towers in the Next Hour! Run to the airport Suity, Russia will take you.

      Suityleaks.
      What happens in General, stays in General.
      You know what they say about assumptions!

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        #13
        Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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          #14
          Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
          Er because it was cheaper than buying it in the UK.
          Is it still cheaper when you add on the VAT? I've found most things work out more expensive than sourcing them locally as the shipping is so much more.
          While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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            #15
            Originally posted by doodab View Post
            Is it still cheaper when you add on the VAT? I've found most things work out more expensive than sourcing them locally as the shipping is so much more.
            Let's see.

            Laptop cost £505
            Shipping cost £55

            Cost of new = £899

            VAT on £560 = £112
            Admin fee from post office = £25


            Total = £697

            Total saving £202

            So yes, cheaper.

            Item description is "New, unused" so it's not second hand. It does have a slight scratch on the lid though and the original packaging is missing.

            If if does have any material on it other than the OOB operating system then it would not be "New/Unused".
            Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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              #16
              Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
              Let's see.

              Laptop cost £505
              Shipping cost £55

              Cost of new = £899

              VAT on £560 = £112
              Admin fee from post office = £25


              Total = £697

              Total saving £202

              So yes, cheaper.

              Item description is "New, unused" so it's not second hand. It does have a slight scratch on the lid though and the original packaging is missing.

              If if does have any material on it other than the OOB operating system then it would not be "New/Unused".
              You're VAT registered so your starting point was £741 for the new one and that's before getting a cash back option.

              Dumb choice buying abroad.
              What happens in General, stays in General.
              You know what they say about assumptions!

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                #17
                Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
                Er because it was cheaper than buying it in the UK.
                That's to be determined, lets see once the VAT man has added his 20% on top!

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                  #18
                  So basically it's either a factory outlet type deal like Dell do, or an "unwanted gift" type thing from a private seller.

                  Don't forget you'll need a UK power supply for it.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Ticktock View Post
                    So basically it's either a factory outlet type deal like Dell do, or an "unwanted gift" type thing from a private seller.

                    Don't forget you'll need a UK power supply for it.
                    And it will have a US keyboard...

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Ticktock View Post
                      So basically it's either a factory outlet type deal like Dell do, or an "unwanted gift" type thing from a private seller.

                      Don't forget you'll need a UK power supply for it.
                      Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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