Laptop from US

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stingman123 replied

26 March 2009, 14:00
I've had a few imported electrical goods from the US and I just get the sender to write "returned as D.O.A" on the package, never had any problems
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Foxy Moron replied

26 March 2009, 13:51
I have some experience of exporting/importing. The above could work, but also as likely to get slapped with import duty and VAT or turn up knackered.
I'd wait until it becomes available here.
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DimPrawn replied

26 March 2009, 13:50
How much does it cost to get a mate out there?
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Ruprect replied

26 March 2009, 13:49
I've never done this, but I believe it is possible to get round this by getting a mate out there to send it to you...they need to remove it from the packaging and send it as either a gift, or with some cover note saying words to the effect of "here's your XXX that you accidentally left behind".

I wouldn't recommend any such behaviour of course.
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Foxy Moron replied

26 March 2009, 13:11
Yeah, import duty is > 30% IIRC. Then it will probably get lost in the post or smashed to pieces.
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Ruprect replied

26 March 2009, 13:09
Originally posted by denver2k View Post

Hi guys,

Has anyone bought a laptop from american website. Im interested in HP TouchSmart which hasnt been launched here yet. Can i order online from US and get it delivered here.

Has anyone did that before ?

yep do remember to grease up when you go to the post office to collect it.
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denver2k replied

26 March 2009, 13:09
ahh right....its a shame....thanks anyways
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DimPrawn replied

26 March 2009, 12:59
Customs will have a field day. Kerrrrrching!

Also, the power adapter might not work, there won't be a £ sign on the keyboard and other surprises might be instore (like not wanting to play UK DVD's).
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denver2k started a topic Laptop from US

26 March 2009, 12:57
Laptop from US

Hi guys,

Has anyone bought a laptop from american website. Im interested in HP TouchSmart which hasnt been launched here yet. Can i order online from US and get it delivered here.

Has anyone did that before ?
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