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mercuree · 05-28-2018, 09:53 AM

I have been checking ebay. But shipping here literally doubles the price on anything. Even if I did the shipping myself I would only save a bit.

After (17% import tax +15% value added tax) + 35% Ad-Hoc tax (we get forced to provide proof of payment and original invoice at customs) never mind the horrendous exchange rate - I may as well just go buy a second hand Apple Macbook to replace my aging one.

Whereas if I buy something that is broken, there are 0% import fees. Likewise components, when imported raise 0% fees.

So basically getting a slightly damaged kobo second hand, and buying the screen/component (if I can't replace it from my own stuff) will mean I end up paying around what one goes for in a First World country.

It works the same with those cheapo motorcycles here. Importers buy them in parts and assemble them here to save on the massive import duties.

05-28-2018, 09:53 AM	#3
mercuree Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2016 Device: Kobo Glo	I have been checking ebay. But shipping here literally doubles the price on anything. Even if I did the shipping myself I would only save a bit. After (17% import tax +15% value added tax) + 35% Ad-Hoc tax (we get forced to provide proof of payment and original invoice at customs) never mind the horrendous exchange rate - I may as well just go buy a second hand Apple Macbook to replace my aging one. Whereas if I buy something that is broken, there are 0% import fees. Likewise components, when imported raise 0% fees. So basically getting a slightly damaged kobo second hand, and buying the screen/component (if I can't replace it from my own stuff) will mean I end up paying around what one goes for in a First World country. It works the same with those cheapo motorcycles here. Importers buy them in parts and assemble them here to save on the massive import duties. Last edited by mercuree; 05-28-2018 at 09:55 AM.