Ordering A Hd Dvd Player From Oversea's

[Guest Conifer]

I've been thinking while the dollar is good of ordering a HD DVD player

Is it worth it, or does and up equaling the same amount?

I'm sick of waiting for the next model HD-DVD player with HD DolbyD on board.

Since castel no longer do Toshiba.

Hope I'm not reposting

[50mxe20]

There was a Group Buy going around last week. It may have closed but I saw one post today that suggested it might not be too late.

Looked like a pretty good deal to me and i was sorely tempted but family issues are not quite right so I had to bail.

[Spero D.]

I've been thinking while the dollar is good of ordering a HD DVD player

Is it worth it, or does and up equaling the same amount?

I'm sick of waiting for the next model HD-DVD player with HD DolbyD on board.

Since castel no longer do Toshiba.

Hope I'm not reposting

Well a HD-XA2 from the US is roughly $823 ($1016 Aus) + 10% Import Duty if you get taxed. A HD-XE1 from here is not that much more than that. If you would like to know where to get a good price on the XE1 drop me a PM.

[AndrewW]

A HD-XE1 from here is not that much more than that.

Really ?

I thought the RRP was $1599 ?

Andrew.

[AndrewW]

Yeah it is mate but they can be had for about $1300 depending on your negotiating skills

Interesting, didn't think we'd see that sort of discounting already.

Andrew.

[Drizt]

Are the box movers carrying the 'HD-XA2' in aus yet?

[Hydrology]

Are the box movers carrying the 'HD-XA2' in aus yet?

Are the box movers even carrying the cheaper model yet???

[50mxe20]

Toet. PM sent.

[Spero D.]

Though I can't say where I still got under that by a few dollars

Beat me to it though still waiting for the players to ship here in Australia

[Guest Conifer]

because I was thinking of going for this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOSHIBA-HD-XA2-HD-D...VQQcmdZViewItem

It's around $790.00aus

[dyates69]

I just picked up an XA2 from Amazon at a great price. Unfortunately have been stung on the mail forwarding at around $275 just for shipping (lots of hidden charges with usa2me) but will still end up landing the unit for around $900.

[Spero D.]

because I was thinking of going for this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOSHIBA-HD-XA2-HD-D...VQQcmdZViewItem

It's around $790.00aus

That is US dollars.

[Spero D.]

I just picked up an XA2 from Amazon at a great price. Unfortunately have been stung on the mail forwarding at around $275 just for shipping (lots of hidden charges with usa2me) but will still end up landing the unit for around $900.

Can you give a breakdown of those costs for those considering using usa2me?

[dyates69]

Can you give a breakdown of those costs for those considering using usa2me?

Yeah. It was US$23 to join the bronze plan.

Then (from memory) US$175 for the postage based on 25lb's. It's only 19lb's packed but they have a hidden charge based on cubic weight, rather than real weight.

Then there was a ~US$20 something surcharge (again hidden until I commited) for fuel costs!?

Also a ~US$10 charge for something else I can't recall now.

Basically, I expected to pay about US$140 for the shipping ($29.95 for the first pound, then $5.95 for each remaining pound) as stated on their website.

Instead I paid US$203 plus the $23 to join the plan. Bit rude.

They also tell you about the form 1583 requirement AFTER you already pay the joining fee. A little devious this mob, and based on their hidden charges and policies I can't recommend them. They should be upfront to allow people to make an informed decision.

ShopTheStates were free (as you know), and I seem to recall only paying about US$140 for shipping my A1, which was a lot heavier than the XA2.

As a side note, Amazon were brilliant. I paid US$579 for the player including free delivery in the US, then a week or so later they reimbursed me a further US$44 because their website price had dropped. Try getting that service in Australia!

[AndrewW]

As a side note, Amazon were brilliant. I paid US$579 for the player including free delivery in the US, then a week or so later they reimbursed me a further US$44 because their website price had dropped. Try getting that service in Australia!

Yep amazon rock.

You have to request it, but I had the price difference refunded on 3 BDs after the price dropped in their 50% off sale. This was about 2 weeks after my order.

Money was back on my card within 48 hours too

Cheers,

Andrew.