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Parcel Forwarding From US

PseudoFamous · 2013-10-27 14:02:59

Hey guys, looking for a parcel forwarding service in the US as there is a laptop I'd like to buy that's significantly cheaper there than here, and unfortunately the seller only operates in the US. I've done my calculations and the laptop still rings in €350 cheaper with VAT dumped on and there's no duty owed on laptops.…

27-10-2013 2:02pm

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Hey guys, looking for a parcel forwarding service in the US as there is a laptop I'd like to buy that's significantly cheaper there than here, and unfortunately the seller only operates in the US.

I've done my calculations and the laptop still rings in €350 cheaper with VAT dumped on and there's no duty owed on laptops.

Now, how would I go about getting the laptop from there to here assuming I have no relatives or friends currently in the US (as I don't) as cheaply as possible?

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#2 28-10-2013 2:01pm

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Use a forwarding agency like www.shipito.com.You need to register and send them $8 to prove your bona fides ( at least I had to a few years ago ) You have checked all the technical stuff like the computer adapter taking 220 volt etc ?

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