View Full Version : Importing an iPod from the US....
Mr 928
15-07-2003, 10:57 AM
Looking at buying a 30GB iPod from the US, either via ebay or using my friend in LA (and then fed-exing it back to me) - anything I should be aware of when I do this? :confused:
tomson
15-07-2003, 1:33 PM
I know someone who did similar but they got stung by customs - it still worked out a bit cheaper than a UK sourced one though.
Also another guy i know had one delivered to a US based friend and then paid them a visit and collected it - a cheap ipod and a holday. Doesn't sound bad!
Mr 928
15-07-2003, 1:48 PM
Originally posted by tomson
I know someone who did similar but they got stung by customs - it still worked out a bit cheaper than a UK sourced one though.
Also another guy i know had one delivered to a US based friend and then paid them a visit and collected it - a cheap ipod and a holday. Doesn't sound bad!
Thanks for the advice, but I think at this rate I'd may as well just bite the bullet and get one from Apple UK - less hassle I suppose!!
tomson
15-07-2003, 1:55 PM
True - and you'll have a proper warranty.
remember EU the volume limit
Mr 928
15-07-2003, 2:40 PM
Originally posted by tomson
True - and you'll have a proper warranty.
Good call. :smashin:
I imported my iPod from the US. Had it replaced by Apple Holland because of a battery problem. Just enter the serial at their site, no problem whatsoever, I had a new iPod in two days!!! Apple offers worldwide guarantee.
Only thing you should be aware of is that the adapter has a US plug. Fortunately, the plug is detachable from the adapter, and you can fit a standard power cable with a small female plug (as used on most small equipment, such as consoles) on one end and a UK/European plug on the other in it.
That's it!
Mr 928
16-07-2003, 1:46 PM
Originally posted by sr78
I imported my iPod from the US. Had it replaced by Apple Holland because of a battery problem. Just enter the serial at their site, no problem whatsoever, I had a new iPod in two days!!! Apple offers worldwide guarantee.
Only thing you should be aware of is that the adapter has a US plug. Fortunately, the plug is detachable from the adapter, and you can fit a standard power cable with a small female plug (as used on most small equipment, such as consoles) on one end and a UK/European plug on the other in it.
That's it!
What kind of money did you pay for it at the time? I must have the 30GB one!!!!
I have the original 5GB version, about a month after is was released. I do know that even with shipping it was about €100 cheaper than buying one in Holland. Surely you can compare current US and European prices via Apple Store? :confused:
Mr 928
16-07-2003, 4:21 PM
Originally posted by sr78
I have the original 5GB version, about a month after is was released. I do know that even with shipping it was about €100 cheaper than buying one in Holland. Surely you can compare current US and European prices via Apple Store? :confused:
Cheers :smashin:
I'll look into it and find out what deals I can come up with....
tomson
16-07-2003, 7:53 PM
Originally posted by sr78
Apple offers worldwide guarantee.
Really? That good to know.