HDD and SSD prices in Thailand

Snookums · 22 Feb 2015 at 21:12

Hey guys, I'm not entirely sure if I'm allowed to ask about this on here or not so please tell me if not.
Just wondering if anyway knows the prices for HDD' and SSD' in Thailand at the moment? I have a friend going out there over Easter and if they are significantly cheaper I may get him to grab me some.

llamadal · 22 Feb 2015 at 21:38

what happens if it then breaks? or doesn't work to start with?

ssd's and hds are so cheap now compared to what they used to be, it's just not worth the risk.

Snookums · 23 Feb 2015 at 21:46

Yeah I was thinking along those lines, I'll see just how cheap they are and if its pennys I'll get one, whats the worst that could happen?

martin363 · 26 Feb 2015 at 14:08

I was there a couple of weeks ago, and was very disappointed. Prices the same or worse than the UK. Partly down to poor exchange rate I think, but also limited 'latest tech' available, eg. Loads of 850 pros, but not one evo.

Doogles · 27 Feb 2015 at 13:46

martin363 said:
I was there a couple of weeks ago, and was very disappointed. Prices the same or worse than the UK. Partly down to poor exchange rate I think, but also limited 'latest tech' available, eg. Loads of 850 pros, but not one evo.

You mean 840 pros? 850 pros are newer than the evos.

martin363 · 28 Feb 2015 at 01:14

Nope, I mean 850 pros, and no 850 evos.

I went to Pantip plaza, an 'indoor market' for computer hardware fairly common in Asia, and decent for latest tech and prices. Unfortunately disappointing, on tech offer and price.

Also shop in Singapore in similar markets, and 9 months ago Singapore was a joy. Not sure it would be now with exchange rates.

Martin

horrorwood · 28 Feb 2015 at 08:23

Surface pro 3's are much cheaper in Thailand if you fancy one. Don't forget you can claim the 7% vat back at the airport too.

hyperseven · 28 Feb 2015 at 10:08

horrorwood said:
Surface pro 3's are much cheaper in Thailand if you fancy one. Don't forget you can claim the 7% vat back at the airport too.

but what about the duty when you come back into the UK.

Justintime · 28 Feb 2015 at 16:43

The first time i was in Thailand my thoughts of purchasing cheap electronics were dashed when i realised things were actually more expensive there than here! Thats maybe 2004 or so, last time i was there was in 2009 and it was the same.

Snookums · 1 Mar 2015 at 20:32

horrorwood said:
Surface pro 3's are much cheaper in Thailand if you fancy one. Don't forget you can claim the 7% vat back at the airport too.

How much cheaper are they?

cheesyboy · 1 Mar 2015 at 20:43

hyperseven said:
but what about the duty when you come back into the UK.

No duty on electronics. Vat is applicable, though. Just throw away the boxes and claim you took it with you. Or don't bother and bet on not being checked.

MagicBoy · 1 Mar 2015 at 20:45

Justintime said:
The first time i was in Thailand my thoughts of purchasing cheap electronics were dashed when i realised things were actually more expensive there than here! Thats maybe 2004 or so, last time i was there was in 2009 and it was the same.

Seems to still be true. My mate who lives there stocked up last time he came back to the UK!