Buying from Amazon

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sudsnz

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#204954 24-Oct-2016 21:14

I am setting up an entry level home theatre system. I have lined up the Q Acoustic 3010 package locally for $2000, but found it on Amazon for $1000 (nzd) less. I realise I would have to pay GST etc after shipping from my youshop address. My question is would there be major differences in the American product that would cause issues when I try to connect everything up? Is it worth the trouble? Have others bought similar items from Amazon?

Behodar

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#1657104 24-Oct-2016 21:21

I'm not familiar with that system, but you should certainly check whether it'll work with our 230/50 power.

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geekiegeek

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#1657163 25-Oct-2016 05:32

Behodar:

I'm not familiar with that system, but you should certainly check whether it'll work with our 230/50 power.

if it doesn't, you can just get a transformer I believe.

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#1657164 25-Oct-2016 05:44

Apart from needing adaptors for the plugs, transformers for the power, paying freight, paying GST, not having local warranty/support and (in an extreme case) not having the CGA to fall back on you should be fine :-)

Personally, mainly due to warranty issues, I'd be going back to the local supplier and [pleasantly] saying "Look - I can get it a lot cheaper if I buy from Amazon, even with the other bits I'd have to buy. What can you do about sharpening your price?"

sudsnz

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#1657219 25-Oct-2016 09:07

Okay thanks for that. Perhaps not worth the bother.