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Ordering Parts

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  • 18-09-2015 11:12pm
    #1
    Jjnotsure
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭


    Hey,

    Im soon going to be purchasing a new build and Ive noticed the American sites seem to be the cheapest when it comes to parts by a large margin so is there anything I should consider before ordering from the US?

    Thanks.


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    #2
    .G.
    Registered Users Posts: 5,415 ✭✭✭.G.


    Yes, you'll be hit with import charges and vat for buying from outside the EU which will most likely remove any saving you make.


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Don't even bother. Vat, Customs, and the fact that you've no warranty for the most part = zero sense ordering from the US.


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    Jjnotsure
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Jjnotsure


    Alright thanks I thought theres was something like that,

    Cheers.


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    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    I know it is really annoying how cheap they can get parts for.

    If only UK had euros we would be in a better buying position as they do have great deals on but exchange rates are atrocious.


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    Chorcai
    Registered Users Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Chorcai


    Ive a mate in Chicago over n back every second week, I could order via newegg to his house, worth it?


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    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Chorcai wrote: »
    Ive a mate in Chicago over n back every second week, I could order via newegg to his house, worth it?

    Well he could bring parts back a few at a time. I'd say they would be asking questions if he had a tonne of parts in his suitcase. You would save a fair bit of money buying from America.


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    I believe there's a limit to what he can carry in one go, but if you're willing to wait a few weeks then yes, that would be an incredible saving


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