Buying a laptop from Amazon US

[revhappy]

Hi guys,

I noticed it is like 30% cheaper to buy a laptop(Acer Aspire 1) from Amazon US including shipping charges than to buy the same laptop in Singapore. I am wondering if the delivery is going to be smooth and if there is anything to be worried about.

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[jeffrey745]

Hi, I bought laptop from USA amazon using ratex. It's delivery was good, think it took abt 2 wks to arrive.

Only thing to worry is lack of warranty...

 

[limster]

I bought the Acer Chromebook for US$99 free shipping during cyber monday. No problems.

 

[BBCWatcher]

Only thing to worry is lack of warranty...

Lack of warranty coverage in Singapore. There's still warranty coverage in the United States.

It depends on the brand, though. Some laptops have international warranties, such as Apple's. Just check the T&Cs carefully.

 

[sg_investor]

Nowadays computer lasts 1 year then die.
Warranty doesnt worth much.
Buy in us is noticeably cheaper.

Lack of warranty coverage in Singapore. There's still warranty coverage in the United States.

It depends on the brand, though. Some laptops have international warranties, such as Apple's. Just check the T&Cs carefully.

 

[sagiluck]

I also tempted to get .... dell inspiron 15 with gt1050ti, include shipping only 1.3k.. in Dell SG 1.8K =

 

[revhappy]

I also tempted to get .... dell inspiron 15 with gt1050ti, include shipping only 1.3k.. in Dell SG 1.8K =

I wonder why so much difference. Why can't someone start a business and take a cut. It can be very lucrative.

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[lenney]

I also tempted to get .... dell inspiron 15 with gt1050ti, include shipping only 1.3k.. in Dell SG 1.8K =

Are you able to use SG CC to pay Dell USA purchases?
For me both Dell and Lenovo failed.

 

[lenney]

Lack of warranty coverage in Singapore. There's still warranty coverage in the United States.

If very unlucky the item DOA, the return shipping will burn a hold in your pocket.

To ship a small box of about 2kg will cost about S$100.

 

[jeffrey745]

Lack of warranty coverage in Singapore. There's still warranty coverage in the United States.

It depends on the brand, though. Some laptops have international warranties, such as Apple's. Just check the T&Cs carefully.

Yes, i believe apple, asus and dell have international warranty. Best is get those laptop frm amazon where they ship direct to sg, they will charge u shipping and customs fees all at 1 go. So far my laptop using fine. But if u rly unlucky, then get DOA laptop....

 

[jeffrey745]

Are you able to use SG CC to pay Dell USA purchases?
For me both Dell and Lenovo failed.

Try on amazon USA or if nt use paypal?

 

[lenney]

Try on amazon USA or if nt use paypal?

Amazon no issue. When CC payment failed, PayPal same same. The system knows its not US.

 

[starfish.starfish]

Not sure why this thread is in Money Mind, but anyways thanks for shopping via Amazon. Kekeke

 

[revhappy]

Not sure why this thread is in Money Mind, but anyways thanks for shopping via Amazon. Kekeke

Because it is about saving money

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[gibson7]

considering to buy the surface book from US too.

 

[sagiluck]

Are you able to use SG CC to pay Dell USA purchases?
For me both Dell and Lenovo failed.

tick 'ship to singapore' when browsing.. so far no issue with SG CC

 

[andyhtc]

Will the power supply and adapter be of any concern for laptops from US? Laptops from Amazon look much cheaper than in Singapore.

 

[lenney]

tick 'ship to singapore' when browsing.. so far no issue with SG CC

Learnt something new. Next time will look out for it. Thanks.

 

[ykeen]

I wonder why so much difference. Why can't someone start a business and take a cut. It can be very lucrative.

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It's called comgateway and ezbuy. Anyway previously Amazon free shipping directly to Singapore even easier.

 

[tiertime]

looking to buy an xtra laptop from Amazon for a few years, but worried that they may throw the laptop ard during shipment/delivery.... why r u guys dun have such worries at all ?