Saturday, March 14, 2009

Buying a laptop in the USA and bringing it back with me to Ireland?

Customs Law - Buying a laptop in the USA and bringing it back with me to Ireland?
I'm going to the USA in April for holidays, and it occurred to me that I could buy a laptop there for less than it'd cost in Ireland. If I did so, and then brought the laptop with me, would I have any problems with customs? Would they charge me anything?
Other - Ireland - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Don't mind slaggin the yanks off when it suits though do you?
Answer 2 :
You'd have to pay VAT unless you could convince them you'd took it with you. Also bear in mind you'd need a new power supply as we have different power, and your guarantee would be unusable. I bought mine in Derry. A little cheaper, same power supply, and closer if anything goes wrong.
Answer 3 :
i bought my laptop in USA also the laptop i have is 800euro here got it for 400 in america,i brought 2 back as 1 was for my dad in law & id no problems with customs,i carried 1 on the plane & the other was in my baggage


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