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    Cheapest way to get NP8660 to New Zealand

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by vr4racer, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. vr4racer

    vr4racer Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking at upgrading to the notebook above, but here in NZ we have no resellers that sells Sager laptops. What would be my best and cheapest option in getting one here? I will most most probably have to pay gst on it which is 12.5% plus duty :(

    My main worry will be getting one with dead pixels as from the reviews so far its seems to be commom problem with these screens.

    I am not to sure how everything works when buying stuff from overseas specially of high value.

    Any tips or recommended resellers with decent shipping rates?

    Thanks :)
     
  2. Heliosvector

    Heliosvector Notebook Deity

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    the dead pixels most likely only occured due to rushed shipping. This is where they occur. Since you are not in the initial order, you should be safe.
    dead pixels happen in only about 5% of all shipped laptops.
     
  3. Macpod

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    you can get them from australia but it will cost a lot less if you get it from xoticpc or another US reseller.

    another option is to get a friend to bring it back for you and get 10% GST off at the airport.
     
  4. Mikelx215

    Mikelx215 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ask the reseller to throw the package really hard.
     
  5. vr4racer

    vr4racer Notebook Consultant

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    What do you mean by that?
     
  6. Mikelx215

    Mikelx215 Notebook Evangelist

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    The way I see it, that's the cheapest shipping method.



    ...Though I find it's harder to get your order insured.