US parcel forwarding for laptop

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Wrongfooting

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Wannabe Geek
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#279667 31-Oct-2020 07:30

I am considering getting the new HP Spectre 14 from BestBuy. I have previously used NZPost to forward US shipping only items but they have a limit of NZD $2000....has anyone had any experience with Viabox or others?

I figure the Bestbuy price of 1599 + couple hundy max for shipping + NZ GST + purchasing a NZ adaptor to replace the US powerbrick will still be equal or less than what it would cost to buy in store here....when and if it arrives...

The main drawbacks I can think of are A) the risk of sending such an expensive item via a third party and B) difficulty sending it back if there are problems....

riztricted

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Master Geek
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#2595282 31-Oct-2020 10:25

Hi,

I have personally used MyUS for a few products from US.
Electronics & car related. Not as expensive as high value though. Under USD500. I found their service to be great.
They took photos of items as it reached their warehouse too.
Try their quote & see if they are in your ballpark.
They generally use FedEx economy for their budget shipping option.

Also note you will need a NZ Customs client code due to value being over 1k. MyUS also charge GST so you won't have to pay at border. Recommend to have a quick read on their website.

Wrongfooting

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Wannabe Geek
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#2600722 9-Nov-2020 21:47

I wussed out. It didn't help that the Dell XPS was running a very close second and then Dell dropped a 20% discount on it, plus could deliver in ~1 week while I'd be looking at a >1 month before it would even ship from HP USA to the reshipper, much less be repackaged, turned around to me, COVID delay, border customs delay etc etc.

turtleattacks

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#2600724 9-Nov-2020 21:49

Also never underestimate the value of CGA.

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