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Hey all,

I'm looking for overseas computer part retailers that ship to NZ.
Preferbly ones that you've had experience with or otherwise feel are
reliable. I'm mainly looking for ones that have decent (i.e. no more
than 1-2 weeks, cheap but insured) shipping options to NZ and a
resonable method of payment (e.g. don't require me to wire transfer it
and and charge an extra $25 or whatever on top of the bank fees I'd
have to pay to wire transfer).

So far, I've come across 3 that fit into this category.

AusPCmarket in Australia who I've heard are good but unfortunately
seem to have somewhat limited selection and seem to be ignoring my
e-mails. They ship by normal post but it's insured
ExcaliberPCs who also ship by normal mail but are unfortunetely
relaunching their site and it won't be up again until late May or June
Overclockers.co.uk who also ship by normal mail but unfortunately for
what I'm looking at it says it exceeds their shipping tables and there
doesn't appear to be any way to contact them other then by phone

I may have found a way to contact oc.uk and I'm going to try
auspcmarket but I'd appreciate I'd be good if I had other options.
Aussie ones may be well worth a look but anything which you think is
worth mentioning is fine. Heck even www.werippeopleoff.com.ng is okay
although I'd probably just ignore it.

BTW, suggestions of stores that only ship via (expensive) courier,
e.g. TigerDirect are also welcome altho I'm probably not going to use
them.

P.S. I'm aware of all the GST and stuff and I don't want to debate or
explain why I'm looking for overseas retailers

For US retailers I look for them on www.resellerratings.com.

The Better Business Bureau (www.bbbonline.org) can also be a helpful
place (from memory, I think TigerDirect got a few bad reports recently).


Nil Einne wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I'm looking for overseas computer part retailers that ship to NZ.
> Preferbly ones that you've had experience with or otherwise feel are
> reliable. I'm mainly looking for ones that have decent (i.e. no more
> than 1-2 weeks, cheap but insured) shipping options to NZ and a
> resonable method of payment (e.g. don't require me to wire transfer it
> and and charge an extra $25 or whatever on top of the bank fees I'd
> have to pay to wire transfer).
>
> So far, I've come across 3 that fit into this category.
>
> AusPCmarket in Australia who I've heard are good but unfortunately
> seem to have somewhat limited selection and seem to be ignoring my
> e-mails. They ship by normal post but it's insured
> ExcaliberPCs who also ship by normal mail but are unfortunetely
> relaunching their site and it won't be up again until late May or June
> Overclockers.co.uk who also ship by normal mail but unfortunately for
> what I'm looking at it says it exceeds their shipping tables and there
> doesn't appear to be any way to contact them other then by phone
>
> I may have found a way to contact oc.uk and I'm going to try
> auspcmarket but I'd appreciate I'd be good if I had other options.
> Aussie ones may be well worth a look but anything which you think is
> worth mentioning is fine. Heck even www.werippeopleoff.com.ng is okay
> although I'd probably just ignore it.
>
> BTW, suggestions of stores that only ship via (expensive) courier,
> e.g. TigerDirect are also welcome altho I'm probably not going to use
> them.
>
> P.S. I'm aware of all the GST and stuff and I don't want to debate or
> explain why I'm looking for overseas retailers

Most American Shops will not sell to NZ, as it it causes problems with
warranties .

even amazon do not sell certain things, I tried to buy them for me in the
past.


"Nil Einne" <> wrote in message
news: om...
> Hey all,
>
> I'm looking for overseas computer part retailers that ship to NZ.
> Preferbly ones that you've had experience with or otherwise feel are
> reliable. I'm mainly looking for ones that have decent (i.e. no more
> than 1-2 weeks, cheap but insured) shipping options to NZ and a
> resonable method of payment (e.g. don't require me to wire transfer it
> and and charge an extra $25 or whatever on top of the bank fees I'd
> have to pay to wire transfer).
>
> So far, I've come across 3 that fit into this category.
>
> AusPCmarket in Australia who I've heard are good but unfortunately
> seem to have somewhat limited selection and seem to be ignoring my
> e-mails. They ship by normal post but it's insured
> ExcaliberPCs who also ship by normal mail but are unfortunetely
> relaunching their site and it won't be up again until late May or June
> Overclockers.co.uk who also ship by normal mail but unfortunately for
> what I'm looking at it says it exceeds their shipping tables and there
> doesn't appear to be any way to contact them other then by phone
>
> I may have found a way to contact oc.uk and I'm going to try
> auspcmarket but I'd appreciate I'd be good if I had other options.
> Aussie ones may be well worth a look but anything which you think is
> worth mentioning is fine. Heck even www.werippeopleoff.com.ng is okay
> although I'd probably just ignore it.
>
> BTW, suggestions of stores that only ship via (expensive) courier,
> e.g. TigerDirect are also welcome altho I'm probably not going to use
> them.
>
> P.S. I'm aware of all the GST and stuff and I don't want to debate or
> explain why I'm looking for overseas retailers

In article <d59pl2$tn3$>, says...
> Most American Shops will not sell to NZ, as it it causes problems with
> warranties .

Hmmm, dunno about that, but I've had heaps of problems with them not
accepting foreign credit cards. Probably because of the perceived
higher fraud rate. I think the retailers are also charged more by their
banks to do it.

D.

In article <>, d <> wrote:
>In article <d59pl2$tn3$>, says...
>> Most American Shops will not sell to NZ, as it it causes problems with
>> warranties .
>
>Hmmm, dunno about that, but I've had heaps of problems with them not
>accepting foreign credit cards. Probably because of the perceived
>higher fraud rate. I think the retailers are also charged more by their
>banks to do it.

. Why not get a local business to order it for you ? Should take care of all
the hassle ... shouldn't it ?

Bruce


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The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
- George Bernard Shaw
Cynic, n: a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.
- Ambrose Bierce

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In article <>, d <> wrote:
>In article <Hywfe.4957$>,
> nz says...
>> In article <>, d <>
> wrote:
>> >In article <d59pl2$tn3$>, says...
>> >> Most American Shops will not sell to NZ, as it it causes problems with
>> >> warranties .
>> >Hmmm, dunno about that, but I've had heaps of problems with them not
>> >accepting foreign credit cards. Probably because of the perceived
>> >higher fraud rate. I think the retailers are also charged more by their
>> >banks to do it.
>> . Why not get a local business to order it for you ? Should take care of all
>> the hassle ... shouldn't it ?
>
>Yes bruce, but for a saving of NZ$1000, I can usually stomach a little
>hassle myself.

Agreed. As long as it's only "a little"

>I don't mind supporting local business, but not when I'm being gouged by
>the greedy bastards.
>When I can import two items for the cost that a single item being sold
>locally, I'll do some homework, and shop overseas.

You are preaching to the choir here ... but I did think it worth asking the
question. Sometimes people don't think of the easy way to do things
Maybe you could try telling them how much you were prepared to pay as well ?
I know someone ... let me know what exactly it is and what you want to pay
and I'll ask




Bruce


-------------------------------------
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
- George Bernard Shaw
Cynic, n: a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.
- Ambrose Bierce

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In article <Hywfe.4957$>,
z says...
> In article <>, d <> wrote:
> >In article <d59pl2$tn3$>, says...
> >> Most American Shops will not sell to NZ, as it it causes problems with
> >> warranties .
> >
> >Hmmm, dunno about that, but I've had heaps of problems with them not
> >accepting foreign credit cards. Probably because of the perceived
> >higher fraud rate. I think the retailers are also charged more by their
> >banks to do it.
>
> . Why not get a local business to order it for you ? Should take care of all
> the hassle ... shouldn't it ?

Yes bruce, but for a saving of NZ$1000, I can usually stomach a little
hassle myself.

I don't mind supporting local business, but not when I'm being gouged by
the greedy bastards.

When I can import two items for the cost that a single item being sold
locally, I'll do some homework, and shop overseas.

D.

In article <>, d <> wrote:
>In article <8dBfe.32$>,
> nz says...
>> In article <>, d <>
> wrote:
>> >
>> >Yes bruce, but for a saving of NZ$1000, I can usually stomach a little
>> >hassle myself.
>>
>> Agreed. As long as it's only "a little"
>
>We agree? My dog, that's gotta be a usenet first !

No idea. Don't know who you are

>> >I don't mind supporting local business, but not when I'm being gouged by
>> >the greedy bastards.
>> >When I can import two items for the cost that a single item being sold
>> >locally, I'll do some homework, and shop overseas.
>> You are preaching to the choir here ... but I did think it worth asking the
>> question. Sometimes people don't think of the easy way to do things
>> Maybe you could try telling them how much you were prepared to pay as well ?
>> I know someone ... let me know what exactly it is and what you want to pay
>> and I'll ask
>Oh, always ask the question.

It's my speciality

>I usually go through a through 'research phase' before the big purchase,
>where I check out, and decide on exactly what I want, then shop around
>the world to figure out how much it's gonna cost me, factoring in things
>like a ton of grief when importing. Usually it's worth it.

Interesting. I usually arrive at the other answer ... not worth my bother.
Perhaps my frustratiion threshold is lower than yours ?

>I realise that we're basically at the end of the world down here, but I
>find it hard to believe that overseas retailers can exist on margins,
>while the exact same model here, costs, sometimes double.

Oh yes. Try getting stuff in yesterday when it is "hazardous" (read anything
at all these days) and takes 6 weeks

>Thanks for your offer, but unfortunately, I'm not looking to import
>anything at the moment (got enough toys) (Did I say that?)

Yes ... yes ... I believe you did

>I think the
>original thread starter has dropped out, leaving us to chat among
>ourselves.
>Still, it's been a nice chat.

Agreed

Bruce


-------------------------------------
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
- George Bernard Shaw
Cynic, n: a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be.
- Ambrose Bierce

Caution ===== followups may have been changed to relevant groups
(if there were any)

In article <8dBfe.32$>,
z says...
> In article <>, d <> wrote:
> >
> >Yes bruce, but for a saving of NZ$1000, I can usually stomach a little
> >hassle myself.
>
> Agreed. As long as it's only "a little"

We agree? My dog, that's gotta be a usenet first !

> >I don't mind supporting local business, but not when I'm being gouged by
> >the greedy bastards.
> >When I can import two items for the cost that a single item being sold
> >locally, I'll do some homework, and shop overseas.
>
> You are preaching to the choir here ... but I did think it worth asking the
> question. Sometimes people don't think of the easy way to do things
> Maybe you could try telling them how much you were prepared to pay as well ?
> I know someone ... let me know what exactly it is and what you want to pay
> and I'll ask

Oh, always ask the question.

I usually go through a through 'research phase' before the big purchase,
where I check out, and decide on exactly what I want, then shop around
the world to figure out how much it's gonna cost me, factoring in things
like a ton of grief when importing. Usually it's worth it.

I realise that we're basically at the end of the world down here, but I
find it hard to believe that overseas retailers can exist on margins,
while the exact same model here, costs, sometimes double.

Thanks for your offer, but unfortunately, I'm not looking to import
anything at the moment (got enough toys) (Did I say that?) I think the
original thread starter has dropped out, leaving us to chat among
ourselves.

Still, it's been a nice chat.

D.

In article <rcRfe.280$>,
z says...
> In article <>, d <> wrote:
> >
> >We agree? My dog, that's gotta be a usenet first !
>
> No idea. Don't know who you are

Sorry, I didn't mean between us specifically, I meant in a more general
'two people chatting on usenet and not arguing' sense.

> >Oh, always ask the question.
>
> It's my speciality

Me too, it's the only way to learn.

> >I usually go through a through 'research phase' before the big purchase,
> >where I check out, and decide on exactly what I want, then shop around
> >the world to figure out how much it's gonna cost me, factoring in things
> >like a ton of grief when importing. Usually it's worth it.
>
> Interesting. I usually arrive at the other answer ... not worth my bother.
> Perhaps my frustratiion threshold is lower than yours ?

Oh, at the beginning yes, probably not by the end of it all.

Perhaps it has to do with my Scottish ancestry. You can't breed out
thousands of years of evolution in a mere generation or two.

Come to think of it, the phrase 'Tighter than a duck's arse' has been
mentioned more than once.

> >Thanks for your offer, but unfortunately, I'm not looking to import
> >anything at the moment (got enough toys) (Did I say that?)
>
> Yes ... yes ... I believe you did

Hmmmmmm, doesn't *sound* like something I'd say ?

D.