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    using credit card/converting to US

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by timdozen, Nov 7, 2007.

  1. timdozen

    timdozen Notebook Geek

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    hey i just want to make sure if i buy a sagernp2o90 from lets say xotic, will i be paying less since the canadian dollar is graeter and also will there be a conversion fee if ill be using credit.

    how much money will i end up saving in the end?
     
    timdozen, Nov 7, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends, since you are also charged tax at the border. What province are you in?
     
    coriolis, Nov 7, 2007
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  3. timdozen

    timdozen Notebook Geek

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    toronto, ontario

    haha i tired typing just ontario but it wouldnt let me, needs to be at least 10 characters long. dont mind me
     
    timdozen, Nov 7, 2007
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    DogsoverLava Notebook Guru

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    Your credit card company will give you a rate for conversion. Depending on your card, this rate might include an additional fee for the conversion.

    But you are approaching nickel & dime territory here: Does $20,$30, $40, $100 make any material difference to your purchase? If it does then you can't afford this laptop anyway.

    R.
     
    DogsoverLava, Nov 8, 2007
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  5. p_boucher

    p_boucher Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Order the damn thing dammit! lol.

    Sure the CC company will do the math, and you'll save up. About 6-7%. VISA or MC will take a tiny % for the conversion.

    You will then save about 100$ off your purchase. But what you'll save you'll pay in shipping. And don't forget the taxes and make sure your system is shipped express so at least brokerage fees are included.
     
    p_boucher, Nov 8, 2007
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