Buying iPod Touch in US vs Ireland

tylerdurden94

Ok tried to do some searches but couldn't find much on it (maybe i suck at searches )

I have an old 16gb iPod Touch but i think the new models are slick and being the gadget geek i am i want to upgrade to it.

I want to get a 32gb version i have a friend who is heading to the states in two weeks and i could buy a 32gb one over there for the price of a 16gb here and i have a couple of questions.

1. Is buying it in the shop the same price as online or do they add the tax does anybody know?

2. Is the warranty valid over?

Thanks.

pleasant Co.

tylerdurden94 wrote: »

Ok tried to do some searches but couldn't find much on it (maybe i suck at searches )

I have an old 16gb iPod Touch but i think the new models are slick and being the gadget geek i am i want to upgrade to it.

I want to get a 32gb version i have a friend who is heading to the states in two weeks and i could buy a 32gb one over there for the price of a 16gb here and i have a couple of questions.

1. Is buying it in the shop the same price as online or do they add the tax does anybody know?

2. Is the warranty valid over?

Thanks.

1. Depending on where your friend is going in the states tax may be added (will still be cheaper than here)

2. Yes, warranty will be grand

Of course you're damaging our economy by not buying here but that's another thread entirely :P

Also if your friend gets checked at custom on the way back you may have even more money to pay... recently a friend of mine came back from the states and customs specifically asked him if he had bought any ipods or electronic devices in the states, he hadn't...but I dunno maybe they're getting tougher on this?... Customs didn't check his bag though as it was an awkward bag to open.

Kid Nothing

1. There's tax added on top of whatever price is listed on the website.
2. Apple have a worldwide warranty on all portable devices (if not all devices?!!!), so yeah you'll be fine there.

Dave147

Have him put the iPod in his suitcase. I brought back an 8gb iTouch and a HP Laptop and wasn't charged anything extra, nor was I even asked. They added the tax on in the shop, not sure what percentage it is though.

Creamy Goodness

the percentage differs from state to state.

also a reminder, telling the OP how to avoid customs is against the rules and will land you a ban.

tylerdurden94

Thanks for the replies so fast guys much appreciated. It only occurred to me that the tax was going to be added

I worked it out be saving about €70 nothing huge so i might just get it here coz i want it so bad!

Was in town yesterday (dublin) just in case people are wondering and i didnt spot them anywhere i seen the new nano, do you know if anywhere has them here yet?

Dave147

Cremo wrote: »

the percentage differs from state to state.

also a reminder, telling the OP how to avoid customs is against the rules and will land you a ban.

Right, had no idea.. sorry about that. And I have read the charter lol just didn't click.

I bought mine in Boston for $279 and seeing as they're 300e over here I saved quite a bit.

event

got on last week in san francisco, got the 16gig for $320 inc tax to a good bit cheaper than here

tylerdurden94

Well i picked one up today SWEET!

Now just got to sell the old one now, 16gb very good condition i was hoping for €220 whats your opinions on prices guys?

Kid Nothing

i think that's a pretty fair price alright, you could compare the prices on adverts.ie.

tylerdurden94

amull87 wrote: »

i think that's a pretty fair price alright, you could compare the prices on adverts.ie.

Will do.