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    IMPORTING Alienware to Aus from Hidevolution.com

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by mitchellbeeck, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. mitchellbeeck

    mitchellbeeck Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone able to shed some light on this website and its credability, and what steps need to be taken in regards to the customs tax and filling out forms etc.

    I know how to calculate how much i will get charged at customs but just curious on how difficult it is to do so.

    Buying the M17x R3 for just over $2000 btw.

    I know there are posts out there about this, i have looked into them but i think they are outdated or not related to Hidevolution, but if there is could you please post links to them.

    Thanks alot guys. :D
     
    mitchellbeeck, Jun 30, 2011
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    Just bought mine last week, i wasnt asked, for any more money for tax, maybe its included in the shipping, or maybe its because its méxico :)

    Very good site, if yu have any question you should ask them in the chat, its on the right side of the homepage,

    They take some time to answer your emails, but in the chat they answer them asap
     
    obc993, Jun 30, 2011
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  4. Brabostaan

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    What you pay too HID is laptop price and shipping cost.

    You pay TAX when it arrives at your doorstep.
     
    Brabostaan, Jun 30, 2011
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    test34 Notebook Guru

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    I dont understand this if the site tell you is 2400 euros and 200 euros for shipping so 2600 euros. Then when it arrives it will need moeny for tax?
     
    test34, Jul 2, 2011
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    Yes it does.

    Laptop price: 2400.
    Shipping: 200.

    2600 is what you pay to HID.

    When your laptop arrives at the customs of your country they will calculate the amount owed over the total vallue of the package.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 2, 2011
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  7. test34

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    How much more could it be?
     
    test34, Jul 2, 2011
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    Depends where you live. In The Netherlands it is about 6%custom fees and 19% tax over the total vallue.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 2, 2011
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    I live in Cyprus but i dont know how tax goes and is first time I will buy something from the internet. Probably I will buy this in around 2 weeks. I didnt even know that there is going to be any taxation. Thank you for you support.
     
    test34, Jul 2, 2011
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    If a relative sent it from a international post office is it going to have taxation too????
    Can you also tell me how do you do the calculation lets say for the 2400 for laptop and shipping for 200 so 2600 laptop with your country taxation?(so how do you do the calculation with the 6%custom fees and 19% tax over the total vallue)
    Cyprus VAT Rates:
    Standard Rate 15% (since Jan 2003)
    Reduced Rate 5%, 8%
    Cyprus VAT Recovery Time: 6-12 months
    Cyprus VAT Registration Threshold Non-Resident: Euro 15,600
     
    test34, Jul 3, 2011
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    I ordered my M17xR3 from HIDevolution and they delivered to South Africa. They are a good site, took a bit long with mine but otherwise no problem. Not sure about Australia but SA has no tax on laptops (^^,)
    Also if you order Fedex door-to-door if im not mistaken you pay customs at your door so no need for other forms, etc.
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    imraan13, Jul 5, 2011
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    How they pack the laptop? Can you recognize what is inside?
     
    attilaistvan, Jul 9, 2011
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  13. Brabostaan

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    Double packed. There is tape over the Alienware letters so if you look at them closely you can tell its a Alienware box.

    Just ask them to put some extra tape over the Alienware letters so it looks like a black box.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 10, 2011
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    why do they tape the letters?
     
    Lp18, Jul 11, 2011
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    So it looks like a normal box.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 12, 2011
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  16. Lp18

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    ok but does it makes the price to lower? Is it for security? Is it for not branding??
     
    Lp18, Jul 12, 2011
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    Its for people not to know whats in the box.

    There are jelous and stealing people on this world, you do not want these people to know whats in the box.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 12, 2011
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    Nice me likes!
     
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    So I'm presuming it's safe to order from them, I live in Aus and want to import an m11x r3
     
    sKiTzaH, Jul 14, 2011
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    Yes its safe.

    M11x, is the difference that big? Dont forget shipping and tax.
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 14, 2011
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    Hi,
    Been looking at this site for getting my m14x. Does anyone have nay experience with them? Any advice?

    Also are the Dell warranties the offer valid in NZ? THey say you can move the service tag, can anyone explain this?

    Thanks
     
    crZyhamSter, Dec 29, 2011
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    Friends, I deleted several posts that contained discussion about avoiding customs and tax fraud. This is not permitted. Infractions are not being issued at this time, but please take a few minutes to review forum rules. If the same individuals re-post similar advice, infractions or banning may result and we don't want that for anyone.

    Have a Happy New Year!
     
    Mr. Fox, Dec 29, 2011
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    katalin_2003, Dec 30, 2011
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