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    gateway laptop customs question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by ChaosX5, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. ChaosX5

    ChaosX5 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I am from canada and want to pick up a gateway laptop from the U.S. I heard that electronics made in the U.S do not require you to pay customs. So my question is: Are gateway Laptops made in the U.S?
     
    ChaosX5, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    I think the question should be, how do you intend to purchase the laptop?
     
    dtwn, Dec 15, 2008
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  3. ChaosX5

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    Im going to order it online and have it shipped to a P.O box near the border, then Ill pick it up.
     
    ChaosX5, Dec 15, 2008
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  4. dtwn

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    If you're picking it up in person, I'm actually guessing the customs may not even notice you 'importing' it.
     
    dtwn, Dec 15, 2008
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  5. Kamin_Majere

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    :p lol
    10 char min
     
    Kamin_Majere, Dec 15, 2008
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  6. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Well....it's true. :p
     
    dtwn, Dec 15, 2008
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  7. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    I know, that's why its so funny.
    I can see it now

    Mounty "what brings you to Canada?"
    ChaosX5 "nothing, just going home"
    Mounty "Oh ok, drive saf... hold on there now that wouldn't be an illegally imported laptop in that case would it. That's mighty illegal, and I'm going to have to give you the most sever punishment allowable in Canadian law... a sever talking to"
    :p


    no disrespect meant to Canada or Canadians... just good hearted fun
     
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    Kamin_Majere, Dec 15, 2008
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  8. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    That's what Canada is for. :p

    But seriously though, you should be quite fine bringing it back into Canada.
     
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    dtwn, Dec 16, 2008
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  9. ChaosX5

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    Im not smuggling it Im just asking if its true that you gateway is made in north america.
     
    ChaosX5, Dec 16, 2008
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    I bought mine in FL and bring it "illegal" to Brazil no big deal
     
    metalangel, Dec 16, 2008
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    Gateway is Headquartered in the U.S. They used to have their HQ in South Dakota when they first started the company, but now they have it in CA.
     
    afdude2018, Dec 16, 2008
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  12. ChaosX5

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    but are they BUILT in U.S?
     
    ChaosX5, Dec 16, 2008
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  13. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    mine was smuggled into South Korea ;) then into Israel, next?
    lets see...
     
    royk50, Dec 16, 2008
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  14. Kamin_Majere

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    They are assembled in the US as far as i know, but all of the componets are "built" in Korea and China more likely than not

    [points] Criminal!!!! :eek:
     
    Kamin_Majere, Dec 16, 2008
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  15. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    so i just brought it back home....
     
    royk50, Dec 17, 2008
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  16. alitunay

    alitunay Power Seller

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    Gateway is 100% made in China. They don't have any manufacturing going on in US.
     
    alitunay, Dec 17, 2008
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  17. ryo1000

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    if you flip your laptop upside down you'll clearly see the words "Made in China" lol surprise!
     
    ryo1000, Dec 18, 2008
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