are computers cheaper to buy in the states?

Question

i am off there for a holiday later in the year and was thinking of picking a basic family computer up there if it works out cheaper. Does anybody know?

Answer 1

Without knowing what country you are coming FROM, it is hard to compare prices. The US is cheaper then some and not then others.

Plus you will want to check that a US computer will have the right power cords, wattage, etc for whatever country you are coming from. They are not compatible with many countries.

Plus you will want to check if there will be an import taxes to take it into your country. Plus there may be some software issues as not all software can be exported from the US to other countries. Airport security may make you boot the computer and have to check it for any secret data, etc that you are trying to smuggle in or out of the country. So expect an extra hour in the security line.

Answer 2

Well it depends on where you are from. The dollar is very weak now so if you are in England and use the pound one pound equals about two us dollars. The Euro is 1= 1.33 dollars.

So, you could save some money, and you could also get your taxes back that you paid here in the US.

However, Customs will probably tack on a fee which might make it not worth it in the end. Also, you have to think about transporting your new computer and also you will have to deal with having a different kind of power outlet.

Answer 3

computers cheaper to buy in the states then where?

Right now the exchange rate is favorable to buy most electronics in the states right now, especially in tax free states like Delaware. Check your countries import restriction.

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Answer 4

Yes it does. By alot. Just shipping may bump up the price. Also you'd probably have to buy a new power unit or at least a new plug to accept the voltage/plug difference. But you can get power units for as little as £10, but then again you have to make sure you set it right so you don't put too much power into your computer and cause the parts to over heat.

Answer 5

You could by a cheaper one in the States, whether it would work over here is debatable, because their main voltage is different than ours, and of course there are the problems of import tax etc:, buy one in the U.K , no hassle, and what if something goes wrong where are you going to get customer services, and possible repair, think it out before you commit yourself

Answer 6

Well yes and no.

Yes you can get one here cheaper than say the UK. (I bought a mouse in the UK when mine died, cost me three times what one in the States would have, mostly it was the TAX).

No, you will have to carry or ship it back to your home coutry. You have to consider the power requirements of your home contry, the US is 110/115 volts, I would imagine yours is 220.

Also you will have to pay the import tax on the computer even if it is considered used.

Hope this helps.....

Answer 7

Its true the larger computer manufacturers live abroad and use the demand to modernize their needs through American investors. The expense demonstrates the need for availability to the common market. Also, larger companies buy in bulk which can make the cost in itself a separate economy as opposed to the basic home pc.

Answer 8

cheaper is always compared to another and you did not give this bit of info did you. with high dollar items the warranty is always expected and if you are not in the country to take advantage of it that puts you at a disadvantage

Answer 9

Probably cheaper as most things are.. you'll probably have problems getting it back tho due to import taxes etc? best check this before you try..?

Answer 10

Thimk its cheaper