Pink mini iPOD info needed

Dublex · July 22nd, 2004

My sister would like a mini iPOD for her birthday which is on 8th August - now may parents could order her one from Amazon.co.uk but they were heading to the US soonish and I was wondering if they could pick it up cheaper there and bring it back to the UK.

I know there maybe extra costs such as import duties and maybe a socket converter, but is it cheaper in the US than the UK by much at the moment?

**Electronic Punk** · July 22nd, 2004

I think they are mate, I was gonna get my dad to pick up a 40gig ipid last time he was over, he was in frys about to buy it for me, but I told him not to

think I am spending enough this month!

**dreamliner77** · July 22nd, 2004

EP- I didn't know you knew how to say no and/or be frugal...

**SPeedY_B** · July 22nd, 2004

They're £180 in the UK(?), You can pick on up in the US for around £125.. depending on the state it's bought in and state taxes etc. Getting it back is the problem really. A friend of mine bought me an iBook in the states (Saved ~£200, yummy) and simply left the box behind to bring it back, I can't imagine the iPod Mini box being that large (I know white iPod boxes are nice and small) so it could probably be stuffed into a suit-case and bought back that way. As long as there's no proof of purchase (ie: indication it's brand new) you should be ok, I'd imagine people carry electronics in the original packaging all the time, after-all, it's quite safe that way.

In short: You WILL get it cheaper, IF you don't get screwed on import tax on the way back.

MC82 · July 22nd, 2004

i agree with speedy, most of the time they dont check the if you dont have proof it is new. Will your sister be against having it opened? or at least the outside plastic? that might help and if htey ask, just tell them you keep it in the box for safe keeping

**muzikool** · July 22nd, 2004

The iPod Mini box is about 5x6 (inches). It's not too big at all.

Dublex · July 23rd, 2004

Thanks for all the info - I don't think she would mind it opened, my parents are definately going to declare it though if they went this route as they are completely honest.

The main question is would the import tax push it over the edge?

**Lee** · July 23rd, 2004

Just buy it in England if it's purpose is to be used in England or Uk I should add.
Which ever country you wish to use it in buy it there.

UK V.A.T. is 17.5% anyways, other places in Europe upto 20%.

What you want to do is just hassle. Why Pink also, why not Ferrari red or racing green?

July 22nd, 2004	Top \| #1
Dublex Quazatron R6 droid Joined: January 2002 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 624 Reputation: 180 Power: 134	Pink mini iPOD info needed My sister would like a mini iPOD for her birthday which is on 8th August - now may parents could order her one from Amazon.co.uk but they were heading to the US soonish and I was wondering if they could pick it up cheaper there and bring it back to the UK. I know there maybe extra costs such as import duties and maybe a socket converter, but is it cheaper in the US than the UK by much at the moment?

July 22nd, 2004	Top \| #3
dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 1111 Power: 182	EP- I didn't know you knew how to say no and/or be frugal... "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

July 22nd, 2004	Top \| #4
SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 310	They're £180 in the UK(?), You can pick on up in the US for around £125.. depending on the state it's bought in and state taxes etc. Getting it back is the problem really. A friend of mine bought me an iBook in the states (Saved ~£200, yummy) and simply left the box behind to bring it back, I can't imagine the iPod Mini box being that large (I know white iPod boxes are nice and small) so it could probably be stuffed into a suit-case and bought back that way. As long as there's no proof of purchase (ie: indication it's brand new) you should be ok, I'd imagine people carry electronics in the original packaging all the time, after-all, it's quite safe that way. In short: You WILL get it cheaper, IF you don't get screwed on import tax on the way back. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Electronic Punk The Last High Joined: December 2001 Location: London Posts: 18,510 Blog Entries: 51 Reputation: 3652 Power: 349	I think they are mate, I was gonna get my dad to pick up a 40gig ipid last time he was over, he was in frys about to buy it for me, but I told him not to think I am spending enough this month!

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MC82 Procrastinator Joined: June 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 183 Reputation: 10 Power: 99	i agree with speedy, most of the time they dont check the if you dont have proof it is new. Will your sister be against having it opened? or at least the outside plastic? that might help and if htey ask, just tell them you keep it in the box for safe keeping

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 232	The iPod Mini box is about 5x6 (inches). It's not too big at all.

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Dublex Quazatron R6 droid Joined: January 2002 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 624 Reputation: 180 Power: 134	Thanks for all the info - I don't think she would mind it opened, my parents are definately going to declare it though if they went this route as they are completely honest. The main question is would the import tax push it over the edge?

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Lee OSNN Proxy Joined: January 2004 Location: Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, England. Posts: 3,330 Reputation: 1020 Power: 145	Just buy it in England if it's purpose is to be used in England or Uk I should add. Which ever country you wish to use it in buy it there. UK V.A.T. is 17.5% anyways, other places in Europe upto 20%. What you want to do is just hassle. Why Pink also, why not Ferrari red or racing green?