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# Does anyone know a good hardware importer?

I want a Wacom Cintiq but am trying to dodge the massive price hike you get from buying it in the UK (and make best use of the weak dollar!)
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:30, archived)
# Doesn't Amazon.com (the yank site)
Do stuff like that?
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# didn't think so, but I'll double check
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:34, archived)
# I was going for the "reliable" choice
There is always a chance that UK Customs and Excise grab it and add VAT and Duty which means you could end up paying as much as you would in the UK. Or more.
It's happened to me a few times when living in the UK and ordering from non-EU countries.

Edit: Here ya go:
www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e/002-2912957-8925638?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wacom+Cintiq&x=6&y=17
(I helped save b3ta! Flowerpot with added compost Cake for all!, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:36, archived)
# yeah I'vetried, but it flags up that it can't deliver to the uk :(
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:46, archived)
# You could buy as a gift for a friend in the US
who could then post it to you as a reward for your charitableness. Or are private parcels subject to import duty too?
(_Felix 's school of dance and occult sciences, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:51, archived)
# hmmmmmm, where's mofaha....
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 14:12, archived)
# As long as they mark it as a gift
it shouldnt be taxed....
(I helped save b3ta! Redsushi! Whoop! Whoop! Yes, that one!, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 14:42, archived)
# Found out this morning
That's only true if it's a gift worth under £36.

Import duty stops present-giving v_v
(Ukatoton, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 16:17, archived)
# I asked google they said
www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=13k&q=good+hardware+importer&btnG=Search&meta=

wish I had a wacom tablet
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:32, archived)
# aye, but I'd like a recommended importer from someone I'm more likely to trust
than Dave Google
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:33, archived)
# strawberryliquer
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:35, archived)
# i'd love one of those
but almost £2000 is waaaaaay to much for me!!
(I helped save b3ta! Rev. Jesse. broke his ankle, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:34, archived)
# I could put something horrible here and you wouldn't have a clue
but I won't

however by putting this here it's implied.
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:36, archived)
# what's the matter?
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:43, archived)
# *faints*
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# 12" screen version is out for $999
I'm massively tempted
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:40, archived)
# still a lot
but sounds good to me! :D
(I helped save b3ta! Rev. Jesse. broke his ankle, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:41, archived)
# indeed
it's just doing my head in thinking about the £500 exchange rate compared to the £800 UK price
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:42, archived)
# it does seem dumb
its like abode suite being a hell of a lot more expensive in the UK compared to the US
(I helped save b3ta! Rev. Jesse. broke his ankle, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:45, archived)
# yes, it's twice the price here
twice i tell you!
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# It's
he extra 'u's
(Richy_T hundreds if not thousands of dollars, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 14:52, archived)
# O.o' sheez!
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:44, archived)
# ebay
the simplest and least frustrating.

Amazon dont export electronic goods across the pond
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# Oh is that the one with the built in monitor?
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:38, archived)
# If it is, I want one too.
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# Wow
they're really expensive. I've heard they're more than 78p!
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:42, archived)
# damn that looks fun
/still using mouse :(
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