What to get from America?

[Serj]

My brother is in America at the moment and he's asked me what i'd like as a present. Now, i can't really think of anything at all, but it struck me that i'll be needing a laptop for my last year of uni. With the current exchange rate i imagine i could get quite a good deal (i'd be giving him the money for it when he gets back).

So, is it worth buying one in the states? I don't need anything special, just need it for word processing. Obviously i'd need a new power plug (is this hard to get?) but would there be any other problems?

 

[vanandjuanunited]

warranty unless its international?

 

[seaviewuk]

possible import tax/vat to pay for one!

 

[alexakasloth]

As said, the import duty/vat whatever it's called may still make it a 'bargain' but it depends on how much your brother is willing to spend.

Clothes?

 

[Supercow]

You dont have to pay import tax, just dont declare it.

 

[Dr House]

IBM T61

 

[Jimmi]

You dont have to pay import tax, just dont declare it.

take it out the packaging and put it your case

 

[Zip]

PARTS FOR THE MR2!!!!

 

[Andelusion]

PS3?

 

[daz]

Microsoft Zune 30GB for $220 at Bestbuy.

 

[dave2k2005]

Well when I go, I'm getting a new mouse, maybe a new KB, new shoes, clothes, PS3 is like half the price over there

 

[Serj]

The warranty is a good point, enough to put me right off actually. Is there a way round this? Paying the import tax wouldn't be a problem

Parts for my car are pointless as he's unlikely to want to lug anything particularly bulky around with him, and regardless i'm saving for a new car.

A PS3? I can't say that interests me in the slightest anymore, i was never much a console gamer anyway and now i don't really play any games at all except a bit of CSS occasionally Good suggestion though

 

[Andelusion]

Hehe I suggested the PS3 as it's Sony, apparently Sony things have global warranties or something?

 

[Serj]

Microsoft Zune 30GB for $220 at Bestbuy.

Is that one of them portable music fanglies? Not a huge fan of music much anymore tbh I put a new audio install into my car before xmas and half the time i cba to take the headunit fascia with me

 

[Hxc]

IBM T61

^

 

[Jimmi]

The warranty is a good point, enough to put me right off actually.

Depends what it is, Ipods for example come with an international warrenty, so it doesnt matter where you buy it you can get it replaced/repaired where ever you end up in the world.

 

[Serj]

IBM T61

^

That's a laptop, right? (can you tell i have no clue about these things?)

How much are they, where should he get one from and will it have the international warranty thingy

Depends what it is, Ipods for example come with an international warrenty, so it doesnt matter where you buy it you can get it replaced/repaired where ever you end up in the world.

Hmm, any laptop manufacturers that do an international warranty?

 

[Sirrel Squirrel]

I bought a video camera in the states, picked it up for £600 as opposed to the £1200 rrp price tag it has over here! I just got rid of the box and put it in a camera bag in case I got stopped by customs. And if it breaks I can just buy another one and wouldn't have lost out

 

[Tomsk]

You dont have to pay import tax, just dont declare it.

If you go through the nothing to declare channel and they stop you, they can take your goods, issue you with a bill for the taxes you tried to avoid and also a fine.

 

[Ev0]

My brother is in America at the moment and he's asked me what i'd like as a present.

If it's a gift then you don't have to pay taxes iirc, remember this isn't the OP going and bringing something back, it's his bro getting something for him.