How much will UK Customs charge me on importing a laptop from the USA?
Hi I'm considering importing a laptop from the American computer store www.excaliberpc.com to my home in the UK. After currency conversion the laptop costs £627 (or there abouts) and shipping approximately £71. Basically can somebody who knows tell me how much I'll be charged by UK customs (if any) and how this will affect the delivery time (I intend on paying a fair amount extra for expedited international delivery. Thanks in advance for any help, I'm very grateful!
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It depends who the company ships with, they all have different charges. I often recieve car parts from america and find UPS or parcelforce are most likely to charge. You can contact the company and ask them to send it as a gift or mark down the value of the goods as often import tax is done as a percentage by customs whereas the shipping company usually charges a set fee. Bear in mind when doing this the item will not be insured for the correct value if lost in the post (but ive never had a problem with anything being lost and you still get a tracking number). Hope that helps
Answer 2 :
Forwarding company offers international shipping services from pretty much any online store. However, they also offer a free Landed cost estimate that includes ALL charges (shipping, duties, taxes, etc.) Just input the information you provided here: http://www.bongous.com/consolidation_calculator.php There is no obligation and it takes 2 seconds to get the estimate. I am in AU and I "trial run" all my purchases that way.
Answer 3 :
Tax will be around 20% but be aware that you will need a voltage adaptor for it to work in the UK, and if it comes with a warranty it will not usually be valid in the UK.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Should I buy a new laptop in the USA before I move, or in the UK after I arrive?
Should I buy a new laptop in the USA before I move, or in the UK after I arrive?
My current laptop feels like it weighs 100lbs and I am thinking about getting one of the newer, lightweights (even though mine works fine for what I need). I know there is a difference with the electric, but I used a converter before with no problems. I'm just wondering on which side of the pond I will find the best deal.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Surely you will get the best deal in the USA side! I live in UK, but my both laptops an old one and new where brought from the USA ;) Don't think twice, just go for one of the lightweights (Mac Air is really cool) and be happy!
Answer 2 :
Definitely USA I agree. Even in Sweden where I live a Mac for instance is double the usd price and the UK is allot more expensive then Sweden. I'm gonna buy a new laptop when I go to Miami next month for sure. Btw thanx for your answer.
Answer 3 :
If you buy in the UK then you'll be able to get warranty repair in the UK while if you buy in the US you'll be able to get warranty repair in the US. Whether you'll be able to get a warranty repair outside the country you buy it in will depend on whether you are a citizen of that country. If you're a US citizen then you can buy a laptop in the US and if it breaks you can get it fixed anywhere in the world under warranty while a UK citizen will only be able to get a laptop bought in the US fixed under warranty in the US (i.e. paying for out of warranty repairs or shipping it to the US and back). Laptop reliability does seem to have improved although there I haven't seen any decent statistics on it but if a laptop does break it'll be expensive to fix out of warranty.
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My current laptop feels like it weighs 100lbs and I am thinking about getting one of the newer, lightweights (even though mine works fine for what I need). I know there is a difference with the electric, but I used a converter before with no problems. I'm just wondering on which side of the pond I will find the best deal.
Laptops & Notebooks - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Surely you will get the best deal in the USA side! I live in UK, but my both laptops an old one and new where brought from the USA ;) Don't think twice, just go for one of the lightweights (Mac Air is really cool) and be happy!
Answer 2 :
Definitely USA I agree. Even in Sweden where I live a Mac for instance is double the usd price and the UK is allot more expensive then Sweden. I'm gonna buy a new laptop when I go to Miami next month for sure. Btw thanx for your answer.
Answer 3 :
If you buy in the UK then you'll be able to get warranty repair in the UK while if you buy in the US you'll be able to get warranty repair in the US. Whether you'll be able to get a warranty repair outside the country you buy it in will depend on whether you are a citizen of that country. If you're a US citizen then you can buy a laptop in the US and if it breaks you can get it fixed anywhere in the world under warranty while a UK citizen will only be able to get a laptop bought in the US fixed under warranty in the US (i.e. paying for out of warranty repairs or shipping it to the US and back). Laptop reliability does seem to have improved although there I haven't seen any decent statistics on it but if a laptop does break it'll be expensive to fix out of warranty.
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Where can I buy a good HP laptop in USA?
Where can I buy a good HP laptop in USA?
Could be, 2gb RAM, 120gb Hard Disck, Dual core. CD writer/DVD writer, but has to be HP. thanks. I will choose the best answer with the best price.
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Online is your best bet, definitely Newegg.com or do a google product search with your specifications. If your looking for an actual retail store theres CompUSA, Bestbuy, and Circuit City. If you live in CA there are Newegg stores located there.
Answer 2 :
i have a buddy that works at best buys tech support, and he has been telling me that the hps have been having the most problems. he has said that toshiba and macs are the best out right now. you may want to look into that. but if it has to be hp look at microcenter.com
Answer 3 :
Fry's has a refurb AMD x2, 120GB w DVDRW for $700. Only 1GB RAM but you can most likely just get more RAM for it. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5318358
Answer 4 :
~go to hp.com u can build ur own ~i bought an hp dv9000 series with 17" screen and i love it ~it has everything u mentioned and then some... ~it has to b the best biggest one out there
Answer 5 :
HP Pavilion dv6000z - $600 Link to Product Deal HP Home Store has the new HP Presario dv6000z for $599.99. Features include: free 8X DL DVD±RW, 802.11g, Geforce Go 6150, Bright view 15.4in Widescreen, Free Webcam, MS Works, Vista Basic. [added 7/9/2007 | expires 8/18/2007
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Could be, 2gb RAM, 120gb Hard Disck, Dual core. CD writer/DVD writer, but has to be HP. thanks. I will choose the best answer with the best price.
Laptops & Notebooks - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Online is your best bet, definitely Newegg.com or do a google product search with your specifications. If your looking for an actual retail store theres CompUSA, Bestbuy, and Circuit City. If you live in CA there are Newegg stores located there.
Answer 2 :
i have a buddy that works at best buys tech support, and he has been telling me that the hps have been having the most problems. he has said that toshiba and macs are the best out right now. you may want to look into that. but if it has to be hp look at microcenter.com
Answer 3 :
Fry's has a refurb AMD x2, 120GB w DVDRW for $700. Only 1GB RAM but you can most likely just get more RAM for it. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5318358
Answer 4 :
~go to hp.com u can build ur own ~i bought an hp dv9000 series with 17" screen and i love it ~it has everything u mentioned and then some... ~it has to b the best biggest one out there
Answer 5 :
HP Pavilion dv6000z - $600 Link to Product Deal HP Home Store has the new HP Presario dv6000z for $599.99. Features include: free 8X DL DVD±RW, 802.11g, Geforce Go 6150, Bright view 15.4in Widescreen, Free Webcam, MS Works, Vista Basic. [added 7/9/2007 | expires 8/18/2007
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