morg(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Tuesday, 18th June 2002, 09:59
Has anyone had any experience of ordering consoles from dvdboxoffice? I`m thinking about importing an XBox from them as the price is very reasonable. Or can someone suggest a better alternative supplier?
RE: Ordering consoles from www.dvdboxoffice.com
johnmorris316(Competent) posted this on Thursday, 20th June 2002, 03:19
1. You have to pay an expensive shipping charge on consoles - their free shipping doesn`t apply to this
2. You will pick up a hefty Customs charge guaranteed because it is shipped by courier with no customs avoidance employed
I would definately advise you to look elsewhere at places like Lik Sang or NCSX instead
RE: Ordering consoles from www.dvdboxoffice.com
morg(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Thursday, 20th June 2002, 13:03
Any idea what the customs charges are likely to be?
They have said that the price for the XBox including delivery will be £175, as you state it would be via courier (DHL).
RE: Ordering consoles from www.dvdboxoffice.com
Mike G(Elite) posted this on Thursday, 20th June 2002, 14:47
As far as I can remember, import duty is about 9%, plus you have to pay 17.5% VAT on top, so it would come to around £225! Doesn`t seem like such a bargain now...
Mike
RE: Ordering consoles from www.dvdboxoffice.com
morg(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 21st June 2002, 10:06
I don`t mind if it`s more expensive than buying it in the UK, I want the US model for it`s progressive scan abilities as I own a HDTV projector. As far as I can tell the UK model does not support this.
