Shipping PC Parts in Checked Bagage

Keggers2

So,

Firstly, Newegg have some whopper deals on graphics cards over the 'holiday period' for anyone who finds themself in a similar situation to me.

So my housemate is going over to New York to visit family during Christmas. The import duties kind of nulify the deals newegg have going on, but if I were to get it shipped to her sister's (which she's okay with) and have her bring it it back, it's a pretty huge saving. (585 for an EVGA 980TI!!)

My question is would it be safe to ship it back in checked bagage? Would it survive the journey?

Digital Solitude

It'd be sound I would think, they're not glassware or anything. Just ask them to wrap it up a little

ED E

Just remember the pain you'll have if you need to RMA it.

Keggers2

ED E wrote: »

Just remember the pain you'll have if you need to RMA it.

...LALALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE FINE

magentis

Keggers2 wrote: »

...LALALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE FINE

Haha excellent.

I have bought a few high value things too in the US when there but its always in the back of your mind "what if?"

slave1

magentis wrote: »

Haha excellent.

I have bought a few high value things too in the US when there but its always in the back of your mind "what if?"

I bought a €3k projector back twice from the States over the years, never an issue

Riesen_Meal

Hmm...

My family heading to Boston next week, don't suppose anywhere they can walk in and buy a Processor off the shelf over there?

johnciall

Fieldog wrote: »

Hmm...

My family heading to Boston next week, don't suppose anywhere they can walk in and buy a Processor off the shelf over there?

http://www.microcenter.com/

Boston/Cambridge
730 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 234-6400
Mon - Tue 9 to 10, Wed - Sat 10 to 9, Sun 11 to 6

Keggers2

My housemate's agreed to head down to the Microcentre in Brooklyn while she's in town to pick up a 5820k for 110 quid cheaper than mindfactory has it listed for

A bit unrelated (taking my own thread off topic, mup) but can anyone tell me the difference between the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti and G1 gaming variant? They appear to be the same cooler, but there's a considerable price difference.

When I try to google it, it just brings up reviews of the G1 Gaming card

Mountjoy Mugger

Backplate and much more overclocking potential, I believe.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2705714/difference-980-980-gaming.html

slave1

Keggers2 wrote: »

My housemate's agreed to head down to the Microcentre in Brooklyn while she's in town to pick up a 5820k for 110 quid cheaper than mindfactory has it listed for

A bit unrelated (taking my own thread off topic, mup) but can anyone tell me the difference between the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 980 Ti and G1 gaming variant? They appear to be the same cooler, but there's a considerable price difference.

When I try to google it, it just brings up reviews of the G1 Gaming card

Don't forget US prices do not include Sales Tax, may eat into your 'savings'

glynf

Best thing to do is to keep the card in the anti static bag, ditch the box & insert and wrap it in sh!t loads of bubble wrap OP. I have RMA'ed EVGA gear before and it went to Germany, I expect you would have an easier time with them if you had to as opposed to some other resellers.

game4it70

Evga now have a UK rma centre which is great imo.