Im not sure when this thread belongs, so I will just throw it in the G2 help forum.
Im will be flying to Manhattan and looking to buy the device once I get there. I want to step into a store and buy the device, however the prices are much higher tha Amazon. For example, I saw a 90$ price difference between Amazon and Best Buy.
Can anyone tip me on where can I buy the device in Manhattan, but in Amazon prices?
Thanks a lot in advance
I bought mine on eBay for 300, it would likely be more expensive in stores. And knowing NY you have to consider the sales tax...Anyway you can find it at T-Mobile, AT& T, Best buy, Verizon, etc.
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I bought mine on eBay for 300, it would likely be more expensive in stores. And knowing NY you have to consider the sales tax...Anyway you can find it at T-Mobile, AT& T, Best buy, Verizon, etc.
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Thanks for your reply, but these stores do not offer the cheapest prices...
Anyone knows where I can find prices which match ebay/amazon?
tomerstern said:
Thanks for your reply, but these stores do not offer the cheapest prices...
Anyone knows where I can find prices which match ebay/amazon?
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Manhattan isn't exactly a cheap place either, 3rd party stores here usually charge MSRP, not the prices you find online.
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Manhattan isn't exactly a cheap place either, 3rd party stores here usually charge MSRP, not the prices you find online.
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Another related question:
If I buy via Amazon and have it sent to New York, will I get charged MSRP somehow? Will it have to be paid to the courier?
If not, then why would anybody buy in stores when everything can be bought via Amazon who are cheaper and have great customer service?
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Another related question:
If I buy via Amazon and have it sent to New York, will I get charged MSRP somehow? Will it have to be paid to the courier?
If not, then why would anybody buy in stores when everything can be bought via Amazon who are cheaper and have great customer service?
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Peoples want it instantly and don't want to wait for shipping, rush shipping typically boosts the price to similar levels, also returning an online item is more of a hassle.
As far as I know Amazon usually charges taxes for all or most items in New York. Before it was dependant on where the seller was shipping from but Amazon is large enough that it would bring governmental and legal oversight if they didn't charge tax.
I'd honestly just purchase it from an official Att and Verizon store just to avoid any future trouble or warranty issues. A lot of the g2's on Amazon are the unlocked international version.
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Peoples want it instantly and don't want to wait for shipping, rush shipping typically boosts the price to similar levels, also returning an online item is more of a hassle.
As far as I know Amazon usually charges taxes for all or most items in New York. Before it was dependant on where the seller was shipping from but Amazon is large enough that it would bring governmental and legal oversight if they didn't charge tax.
I'd honestly just purchase it from an official Att and Verizon store just to avoid any future trouble or warranty issues. A lot of the g2's on Amazon are the unlocked international version.
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I plan on bringing it with me back to Israel, so I don't plan on using the warranty anyway
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Another related question:
If I buy via Amazon and have it sent to New York, will I get charged MSRP somehow? Will it have to be paid to the courier?
If not, then why would anybody buy in stores when everything can be bought via Amazon who are cheaper and have great customer service?
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If you buy from Amazon you'll get the Amazon price, but NY has sales tax, so that will increase the price (And any shipping costs if you don't use Prime).
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If you buy from Amazon you'll get the Amazon price, but NY has sales tax, so that will increase the price (And any shipping costs if you don't use Prime).
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In the second part of the trip I will be in South Carolina for a wedding.
Will it be cheaper if I order from Amazon and have it shipped to the hotel Ill be staying in?
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In the second part of the trip I will be in South Carolina for a wedding.
Will it be cheaper if I order from Amazon and have it shipped to the hotel Ill be staying in?
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Only North Carolina.
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Only North Carolina.
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What's the difference?
Don't forget price match!!!
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Don't forget price match!!!
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What do you mean?
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What's the difference?
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I meant no tax in South Carolina.
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I meant no tax in South Carolina.
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Sweet, so I will just order from Amazon a day or two before arriving to my hotel in South Carolina.
BTW, I plan on ordering a G2 for my wife, a G3 for me and a Note 3 for my dad.
That will be one hell of an Amazon package
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What do you mean?
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If you still rather buy at a store, some retailers allow you to pricematch to amazons cost. Only some. But going amazon route is indubitably the simplest.
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If you still rather buy at a store, some retailers allow you to pricematch to amazons cost. Only some. But going amazon route is indubitably the simplest.
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I would really rather just buy from a store, because waiting for a package to arrive to the hotel will be make me worry all the time that it will actually arrive on time before my trip ends, etc.
Do you know of some store in Manhattan where I can try this approach?
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Item Number #566488
Price $589.99 (already knew this)
Arrives March 24th
On sale March 27th
What does this do for you? You can now call your local costco and ask them if they have that item on order. As of right now they are saying no free case in store. Yes this item number is different then online, it always is.
If you order online, does it ship from a central US warehouse? Or from a local store? I'm wondering if I can miss sales tax by ordering online.
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If you order online, does it ship from a central US warehouse? Or from a local store? I'm wondering if I can miss sales tax by ordering online.
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Unless Costco doesn't have any presence in your state, you'll have to pay sales tax regardless of where it ships from. And they'll charge your tax based on your shipping address.
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Unless Costco doesn't have any presence in your state, you'll have to pay sales tax regardless of where it ships from. And they'll charge your tax based on your shipping address.
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Ouch. Super lame. Maybe worth the wait for a free gel case I guess? lol.
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In store will come with the free case also.
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UPDATE:
In store will come with the free case also.
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Shweet. No need to wait to get it from online then.
What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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Sorry don't work there
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Not too bad....
I was at the Chino Hills, CA Costco yesterday. The guy said they have the XOOM WIFI on a pallet in back already and can't bring it out until March 27th. Not sure if he was confused with 3G version or not, but that is what I was told.
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What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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what's sam's club's return policy? Costco is 90 days.
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It doesn't state anywhere which color case you get online... do you just get a black one?
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what's sam's club's return policy? Costco is 90 days.
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It's 90 as well
Black case only.
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Pre-order now and it will begin shipping March 27, 2011.
Thank you for shopping costco.com. Your current order status is: Shipped.
Just picked up my Xoom from my local Costco warehouse. I got there when they opened. Nothing in the aisle display or on the actual box indicated that it would come with the free gel case, so I asked the person in merchandise pickup. They said I could open the box to see if it was inside it, and sure enough it was.
Our costco says free gel case on the sign and has price of 589. They had a large display with demo. Not many sold at our costco in NJ, maybe 4 or so at noon time.
I picked one up to try it out and see if it can do everything I need it to do.
The case is in the box under everything and is black. There is an insert that says thank you your free accessory is included.
Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Probably more people aware of going to BestBuy to pick it up, and fewer people who have a Costco membership who will actually want one of these.
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Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Today Costco had 20-30 cards to take to the register.
Yesterday one Staples store said they would have 4 in stock today.
Today one Best Buy store said they got 2 for today.
Honestly, Best Buy having two is not surprising at all. Three of them around me have their Xoom 3G tucked away toward the back, whereas the iPad and everything Apple has its own kiosk. Obvious partnership much?
This is good deal instead of buying from AT&T for $550 because you wont pay tax. Going to buy the samsung galaxy s III tom.
I too have noticed these prices. I know things change from store to store and sometimes associate to associate but I wonder about the possibility of Best Buy matching those prices?
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That is a good price. It was not that when I got my phone in the 21st. I guess I paid the tax (45) to have the phone on the 21st. I called them to ask why the HOX was the same price as att off contract but the sgsIII was like 650 vs 550. They said they had not even noticed and must have changed it.
Has Amazon started shipping yet?
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Would have ordered through Amazon if it were $549 when I ordered from AT&T. I ordered from AT&T on Saturday for $549, at that time Amazon was selling for $649.
Oh well! I'm getting it today from AT&T overnight for free.
Amazon hasnt shipped out yet..
Well at least for me. I have a ETA of 7/2 but dont really care when it comes in..
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This is good deal instead of buying from AT&T for $550 because you wont pay tax. Going to buy the samsung galaxy s III tom.
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Well, at least in Washington and California you DO pay tax on Amazon orders. That's cuz they have offices in those states (and probably others).
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Well, at least in Washington and California you DO pay tax on Amazon orders. That's cuz they have offices in those states (and probably others).
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Not in Cali yet. Amazon Prime FTW.
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Well, at least in Washington and California you DO pay tax on Amazon orders. That's cuz they have offices in those states (and probably others).
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No tax in california.
unless you buy from vendors that are not fulfilled by amazon.
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No tax in california.
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yup going to order mine today from amazon.
I'm located in BC, Canada. Does anyone have experience to buying google devices on play.google.com?
Those of you in Canada, did you have to pay tax? Or is it $309 outright?
One more question, can we preorder the phone or do we have to wait til Nov 13 to buy the phone online?
Thanks~!
I'm sure there will be taxes collected somehow... as for when we order I'm not sure. Hoping earlier then the 13 so we get it on that day. So in other words a pre-order.
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I'm located in BC, Canada. Does anyone have experience to buying google devices on play.google.com?
Those of you in Canada, did you have to pay tax? Or is it $309 outright?
One more question, can we preorder the phone or do we have to wait til Nov 13 to buy the phone online?
Thanks~!
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When you place your order it will be from Google Canada Corp. You will be charged HST and shipping. There are no pre-orders.
Thanks for the promptly replies! I think I'll buy it in stores to save on the shipping. How soon do you think Futureshop or Bestbuy will start selling the N4? Right on the 13th?
Thanks~!
Doubt it. Maybe 2-7 days after. There hasn't been any leaked info about anyone carrying it in stores in Canada yet. Same with carriers. The only carrier that I have seen that has any info on if they will be carrying it is tmobile. That's it.
I could be wrong tho.
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Thanks for the promptly replies! I think I'll buy it in stores to save on the shipping. How soon do you think Futureshop or Bestbuy will start selling the N4? Right on the 13th?
Thanks~!
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Buying from bestbuy/futureshop will be more expensive.
And you will have to pay tax on it aswell.
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Buying from bestbuy/futureshop will be more expensive.
And you will have to pay tax on it aswell.
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Oh how come they won't sell it for the same price?
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Oh how come they won't sell it for the same price?
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For profit. They know people will pay $20 or 30 more because they won't buy it online. You might be able to price match it if your lucky.
Profit. Cover costs like shipping. Marketing etc. Wouldn't be surprised if I see if for 450+ in stores.
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Profit. Cover costs like shipping. Marketing etc. Wouldn't be surprised if I see if for 450+ in stores.
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Not really. They get bulk discounts. You will be surprised on how much bestbuy/futureshop actually gets them for.
Well hopefully it won't be too expensive... When I got the nexus 7 from best buy when it first came out, they charged the same as play store (259 CAD).
$403.20 after tax
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btw, anybody here on wind/mobilicity?
As an employee of best buy in Canada I can tell you that the company won't be selling the phone outright. (Galaxy nexus wasn't sold either) Makes absolutely no profit (all profits come from activations not phone sales) so your best bet, and mine, is the Google play store.
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$403.20 after tax
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I'm looking to buy the Nexus 4 for my sister who's in Mobilicity. There aren't many phones out there on AWS. :s
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As an employee of best buy in Canada I can tell you that the company won't be selling the phone outright. (Galaxy nexus wasn't sold either) Makes absolutely no profit (all profits come from activations not phone sales) so your best bet, and mine, is the Google play store.
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Aww I guess my case was because I bought a tablet, not a phone. Thanks!
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$403.20 after tax
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Yeah dont forget if google play will have around $20 shipping??
Ends up to be $424 ish TT!!
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Are you talking about the nexus 4 specifically or (smartphones) in general? If in general I doubt they'll be able to get that much of a discount, especially off the 8gb version.
Wait a moment! So for Canadians (me) it's 359.99 + 20.00 Shipping + 13% Tax?
Are you forreal ._.
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Wait a moment! So for Canadians (me) it's 359.99 + 20.00 Shipping + 13% Tax?
Are you forreal ._.
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Oooooh noooooo. Super expensive. /sarcasm.
Really tho. Even at 400 that's cheap compared to a lot of somewhat comparable phones on the market.
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Oooooh noooooo. Super expensive. /sarcasm.
Really tho. Even at 400 that's cheap compared to a lot of somewhat comparable phones on the market.
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I didn't make any profit from selling my S3 ;'(
UK buyer here. I was under the impression that the £279 for the 16 gig included tax.
After having another look on the "Devices on Google Play Terms of Sale (Great Britain)" page it states:
All prices include VAT.
All applicable taxes will be presented at checkout, even if they are not displayed on the product page.
So what is it, the price shown includes VAT, or it doesnt and an extra 80 quid will be thrown on top of the 279?
Source: https://play.google.com/intl/en_uk/about/device-terms.html
Just bought the Nexus 10 at the play store! The tax cost around $36! Is that normal!? Just curious...
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Just bought the Nexus 10 at the play store! The tax cost around $36! Is that normal!? Just curious...
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In the US they're going to charge you what ever your state and local taxes would be, and that varies from state to state, county to county and city to city.
Yes, I live in NJ where we have 7% sales tax and I was charged 35 on the 32GB version.
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In the US they're going to charge you what ever your state and local taxes would be, and that varies from state to state, county to county and city to city.
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Ah, I'm in California so probably that's why! Thanks.
Lucky guys... i've been charged 105$ of taxes, but im not in the USA
What about the Euro Zone? How much is the shipment, and additional cost to €400? Can it be shipped to another EU country?
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What about the Euro Zone? How much is the shipment, and additional cost to €400? Can it be shipped to another EU country?
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It can only be shipped to countries with play store, Germany France UK Spain and not sure if anymore. Cost is 400€ for 16Gb, 500€ 32Gb, including taxes
Google don't a local store in south florida,so i don't why they charging taxes here..
This why i like Amazon
What they charged me for tax wasn't the state or local rate. It was in between the two rates.
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What about the Euro Zone? How much is the shipment, and additional cost to €400?
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The shipping cost in Europe is €9,90, but prices here always include tax, it is required by law.
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The shipping cost in Europe is €9,90, but prices here always include tax, it is required by law.
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Can I order it it Germany and send it to another Europe country and will the cost be 9,90 euro?
Of course not. First of all, the country is determined by IP, and when you fake that via proxy, you still can't enter an adress from another country.
You need a relay you can trust, but that adds international shipping on top if the above price.
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Of course not. First of all, the country is determined by IP, and when you fake that via proxy, you still can't enter an adress from another country.
You need a relay you can trust, but that adds international shipping on top if the above price.
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I hear you, it just doesn't seem to make sense. If I buy the product it's good for the Google/Samsung, good for say Germany because I'm paying the taxes, good for the EU because customs are probably included, and good for whoever ships it because I'm paying the international (but European Uninon) shipping cost. No harm is done because I could just buy here paying the same EU customs plus local shipping costs and taxes which makes no difference to Google/Samsung, only Play Store here doesn't have it. That's either minus one unit, or I'll have to find someone in Germany to buy and ship.
Ask Google the Whys and Why Nots, not me.
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Lucky guys... i've been charged 105$ of taxes, but im not in the USA
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Lucky guy! Here in the UK we get charge the equivalent of $120 in tax
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I'll trade you for my 13% tax. :laugh:
Yeah my tax was $45.88 I'm in Washington State. I wished this device was released around the time when the Infinity came out. Then I wouldn't have had to pay sales tax, since I would still be living in Oregon! Lucky [email protected]***s! Lol.
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I can throw in 19% tax, resulting in €64.71 ($83.30).
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Lucky guy! Here in the UK we get charge the equivalent of $120 in tax
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WOA!!! That is a lot! Sorry to hear that :/
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So the €400 device costs almost €500 with taxes and shipping?
Hi All!
I woke up this morning to the pleasant surprise of an Amazon price drop on the Note 8 (wifi-only) to $379.99. This is the best price I am aware of here in the US currently. I just picked up one myself (finally!).
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-16GB-White/dp/B00BQH8UEY/
I have a hunch that this price drop will only be temporary and that Amazon will bump it back up after not too long (a few days maybe?). Staples is running a $20 off coupon for this weekend and so I wonder if Amazon is trying to compete with that? Regardless, this is a good price.
Enjoy!
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Hi All!
I woke up this morning to the pleasant surprise of an Amazon price drop on the Note 8 (wifi-only) to $379.99. This is the best price I am aware of here in the US currently. I just picked up one myself (finally!).
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-16GB-White/dp/B00BQH8UEY/
I have a hunch that this price drop will only be temporary and that Amazon will bump it back up after not too long (a few days maybe?). Staples is running a $20 off coupon for this weekend and so I wonder if Amazon is trying to compete with that? Regardless, this is a good price.
Enjoy!
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You still have to pay taxes with Amazon, right? TigerDirect and newegg don't charge taxes (or shipping)
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You still have to pay taxes with Amazon, right? TigerDirect and newegg don't charge taxes (or shipping)
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I guess it depends on what state you live in. In Virginia there's currently no taxes for Amazon purchases, and it is also Free Shipping for orders > $25. I think there may be a few states where you do have to pay taxes for Amazon purchases, but I don't know which ones.
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I guess it depends on what state you live in. In Virginia there's currently no taxes for Amazon purchases, and it is also Free Shipping for orders > $25. I think there may be a few states where you do have to pay taxes for Amazon purchases, but I don't know which ones.
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Yeah, New York is one of those "taxing any/everything that moves" states....sucks for us!
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Yeah, New York is one of those "taxing any/everything that moves" states....sucks for us!
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That is too bad man! If those other sellers you mentioned don't charge sales tax it might be because they don't have any kind of physical presence in NY, but perhaps Amazon does? But regardless, it really does suck how taxes can eat up potential savings!
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That is too bad man! If those other sellers you mentioned don't charge sales tax it might be because they don't have any kind of physical presence in NY, but perhaps Amazon does? But regardless, it really does suck how taxes can eat up potential savings!
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Gotta fund their massive welfare/social programs on the backs of the working schlubs.
this was enough of a drop for me to pull the trigger. Thanks for the link:laugh:
Just scooped it up! Got the micro flash and keyboard case as well!
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this was enough of a drop for me to pull the trigger. Thanks for the link:laugh:
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You bet! Yeah, it was the same for me--enough of a discount to get me to take action.
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Just scooped it up! Got the micro flash and keyboard case as well!
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Way to go! And if you don't mind sharing I'm curious to see links to those items.
Question about keyboard
Ceasare said:
Just scooped it up! Got the micro flash and keyboard case as well!
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Which keyboard did you get?
Alex