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Dell U3011

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    Shtanto
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭Shtanto


    Black Friday is right around the corner, and cyber monday is coming after that.

    Weight (panel only - for VESA mount)
    9.3 kg (20.40 lbs)
    Weight (with packaging)
    15.3kg (33.76lbs)
    Dimensions (W x D x H): 694.5 x 211.3 x 481.3 mm ~ 571.3 mm (27.34”x8.32”x18.95” ~ 22.50”)

    Yes, it's heavy. Having Aunt Gertrude ship it over from the States might not be possible. I haven't worked out shipping costs transatlantic for a 15.3kg box of this size, but even if the exchange rates mean I pay €1000 for the monitor, I could easily wind up with the same bill after shipping and taxes from America.

    Now I know ye the fine boards readers have a few gems of knowledge on this sort of thing. Are there any tips you'd like to share for shipping things out of America?


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    USPS is by FAR the cheapest service IIRC.


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    Shtanto
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭Shtanto


    Serephucus wrote: »
    USPS is by FAR the cheapest service IIRC.

    Agreed. 3rd party commercial shippers usually leave you with taxes and charges to pay. I remember getting some RAM shipped from Crucial with UPS. They sent us 6 letters in the subsequent months looking for some paltry £30 (no € in those days). Are there any economical gift-like shipping companies in the US?


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    You hoping they list it as a "gift" too to dodge Customs? :pac:


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    Shtanto
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭Shtanto


    Solitaire wrote: »
    You hoping they list it as a "gift" too to dodge Customs? :pac:

    You mean you wouldn't? ;)

    I saw one on sale from Amazon. If the seller can ship across the ocean, I might be able to get it for €1100, €400 less than the asking price here. I hope the exchange rate improves. There are real savings to be made, especially since today (29th) is Cyber Monday when all the e-tailers have their sales.


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    Shtanto
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭Shtanto


    Ebay.ie have the U3011 for €1125 which includes shipping from America. I was looking to try and get a deal on it by bidding instead of going for the buy it now price (€1125 shipped).

    It strikes me that I could go on a dream holiday for that kind of money. Maybe the stories I might tell would be worth more than the monitor? I'm going to try and get one for >€1000. Wish me luck! :pac:


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