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21-09-2006, 04:57 PM | #1 |
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eBay: buying mobile phones from OS
Hey all..
My phone has crapped itself and i need to replace it.. I am looking at buying a phone from an overseas seller and i need to know if the purchase will be subject to import taxes and duties when it hits australian shores? Has anyone bought a phone from overseas? Cheers Ad's
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21-09-2006, 05:43 PM | #2 |
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I got a V3 from OS, didnt get slugged the tax, but had to buy a charger to suit and had to get all the settings and stuff from my tel co.
Had dramas until I told the guy it was from OS, then he managed to send some extra setting s and stuff.
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21-09-2006, 05:53 PM | #3 |
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Legally it's a big no. 5 figure fines and criminal convictions (if the ACMA could be bothered charging you).
If someone came to me with an OS solution I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. My professional opinion.
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21-09-2006, 06:17 PM | #4 |
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just buy one locally.
It might cost you a little more, but at least there is a local warrenty.
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22-09-2006, 12:45 PM | #5 | |
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22-09-2006, 02:04 PM | #6 |
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depends if there are any internal differences between the Aus and OS models.
There usually is afaik |
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22-09-2006, 05:39 PM | #8 | |
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Take DECT as another example, USA uses 1920-1930MHz and rest of world 1880-1900MHz the two don't mix but the handsets look identical in both markets. As I said originally though you would be unlucky to be found out. I’m just being the voice of caution. It will probably be a warranty issue that gets you in the end.
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