Microcentre core i7 920 $199

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

This is gonna sound dumb, but I was wondering if a trustworthy member on these forum would be able to purchase a i7 for me and ship it to me in Australia. I mean, the $199 price tag is really unattainable here in Australia, thr minimum is around $400.

I can pay via paypal or wore transfer and a little extra if needed

 

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

Or even does anyone know a cheap etailer which ships to Australia and can provide prices similar

 

[Denithor]

Perhaps we should start an "AT mail-order service" for the Microcenter/Fry's in-store only deals.

I live in the US but nowhere near these stores - so I cannot get these prices either.

 

[Axon]

X2, you should detail what you believe it would cost to ship to Australia. I'd imagine it's going to cost a pretty penny.

 

[apoppin]

Originally posted by: Axon
X2, you should detail what you believe it would cost to ship to Australia. I'd imagine it's going to cost a pretty penny.

Shipping just the CPU can be done safely in a padded envelope
- i do it regularly in a $4.95 USPS Priority Flat rate envelope [or small flat-rate box; which is also available for international mailing
---Just don't bother sending the retail HS/Fan
😀

One note that makes it SO not worth it:
- in Australia you will pay some HUGE *import costs*
i.e. the import costs can be over $100 on a $200 item .. so unless you have a Brother in the USA who will send you a 'used' one, i'd say forget it

 

[Axon]

That cheap huh? Maybe your business model has merit, Denithor.

Any other way to circumvent the import cost?

 

[Denithor]

Let's see here:

1) Start an mail-order company shipping CPUs around the globe.

2) ????

3) Profit.

Alternatively

3) Go to jail for mail fraud.


Personally I prefer the first or maybe not starting at all. The idea of a roomate who calls himself Big Bubba just doesn't appeal.

 

[Axon]

Your counterpoint is equally intriguing!

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Where ever your verified paypal address is, that is the ONLY place i'd send you mine. The rest would be ALL you after that.

 

[x2 3600 rules sazakky]

what u mean import costs, i've bought many things off ebay usa and its just postage costs

 

[bobdelt]

taxes.... gotta feed the monkies in charge