How big/ heavy/ expensive of a television are you trying to purcahse that you can not possibly find one by walking into your local electronics shop?
If you "save" $200 on the purchase price of it - calculating that you are going to pay shipping, taxes, customs, brokerage, possibly duty - and calculating that if there is something WRONG with it, you are going to pay for ONLINE TRACKING to return it - what in the end are you REALLY saving?
If you "save" $200 on the purchase price of it - calculating that you are going to pay shipping, taxes, customs, brokerage, possibly duty - and calculating that if there is something WRONG with it, you are going to pay for ONLINE TRACKING to return it - what in the end are you REALLY saving?
Items purchased from TradePort are subject to one or more of the following warranty options: Original Manufacturer Warranty, and TradePort's 30-day limited warranty against defects.
* Manufacturer Warranty information is typically not provided to us. Items that are described as having packaging in "perfect" condition will include whatever warranty cards were included with the original package. Otherwise, please refer to the manufacturer for questions regarding warranties
* TradePort's 30-day limited warranty is a defective exchange policy that provides for either repair or replacement (at our sole discretion) of merchandise that has been confirmed as defective by either the manufacturer or TradePort
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My interpretion is that you may or may not get a mnufacturers warranty
And even if you do, I doubt it's in effect in Canada
And even if it is - read this
http://www.my3cents.com/companyReview.cgi?compid=162&subcat=11
ALso try this number 1-800-818-6878
* Manufacturer Warranty information is typically not provided to us. Items that are described as having packaging in "perfect" condition will include whatever warranty cards were included with the original package. Otherwise, please refer to the manufacturer for questions regarding warranties
* TradePort's 30-day limited warranty is a defective exchange policy that provides for either repair or replacement (at our sole discretion) of merchandise that has been confirmed as defective by either the manufacturer or TradePort
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My interpretion is that you may or may not get a mnufacturers warranty
And even if you do, I doubt it's in effect in Canada
And even if it is - read this
http://www.my3cents.com/companyReview.cgi?compid=162&subcat=11
ALso try this number 1-800-818-6878
Best Buy has a nice Sony 32" for $799.99 (which would be around the neighbourhood of what you'd end up paying for the one online) - also a 32" Insignia for $549.99
Costco has a Samsung for $799.99 - and more in-store I'm sure as well.
If you want new, still suggest to visit a local store - Costco, Future Shop, Best Buy, The Brick, etc.
Costco has a Samsung for $799.99 - and more in-store I'm sure as well.
If you want new, still suggest to visit a local store - Costco, Future Shop, Best Buy, The Brick, etc.
An educated consumer can pick up a variety of bargains on eBay BUT in my opinion, stay far away from Motor Vehicles, Televisions, DVD Players, Computers & related merchandise. Common sense should tell you that you are taking a big risk buying any of these items sight unseen or tested. Even though you may be paying more to buy directly from an authorized dealer, it is safety valve that's worth the extra cost in the long run.
Canuckchat has given you some good leads. Also, try haggling about the price. It often works!
Canuckchat has given you some good leads. Also, try haggling about the price. It often works!
Most sellers don't have a clue that we have such a low import level or that UPS and other couriers charge so much to broker our items across. The courier company doesn't inform them of the charges the importer will face.
As the importer, it is the buyer's responsibility to look into any charges they will face beforehand. It's not the seller's responsibility to know the import rules for every country they ship to.
As the importer, it is the buyer's responsibility to look into any charges they will face beforehand. It's not the seller's responsibility to know the import rules for every country they ship to.
As long as people keep asking the same question, even though it's been asked many times before (and could easily be found if a search of the boards was done), I'll answer with the same information.
.. this is why there is a "tacked" thread at the top that cautions you to read it before purchasing from the USA ... to inform buyers.... yes you have to pay a brokerage fee .. plus your regular taxes you'd pay if you were buying it at your local store in Canada (5% GST plus PST, 8% in ontario, not sure about other provinces) ...
.. last time i checked... neither UPS nor Ebay had a spot to "leave feedback" for them... but if you've found one, please DO share it with us!
