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sunshiningschool
Joined: 15 Apr 2011
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 Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:24 pm Post subject: Mail giant 27" iMac to SK from US safely and reliably? |
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Hey I was wondering if anyone has any experience or advice about this. I have a huge computer and didn't know if I should just sell it and get a laptop or not. In the box it will be 10x24x30 inches, probably 35-40 pounds.
Any idea on best way to do this, cost, similar experiences, is it safe? Or should I just sell it and get a laptop ha (I do love the big screen tho  ) |
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ThingsComeAround
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Not wise, not safe
You could mail it and there will be no problems *NOT LIKELY*
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You mail it and it gets intercepted by Customs (import duty) *VERY LIKELY*
You mail it and it gets cracked *VERY LIKELY*
You mail it and it gets stolen *ALSO POSSIBLE*
Your call |
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chrisinkorea2011
Joined: 16 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree, its not worth the risk. things could work out great, but id be wary of that! |
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PBRstreetgang21
Joined: 19 Feb 2007
Location: Orlando, FL--- serving as man's paean to medocrity since 1971!
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| Totally sell it and buy a laptop-- 27" iMacs are going for over 2,000 on ebay. You could sell it and buy yourself a 15 or 17" Macbook. Besides, when you move to Korea your apt will probably be so small that 17" will feel like 27" |
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Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
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The resale value may have just dipped after the recent iMac refresh.
And as for laptops, your call, but I personally have no love for them. To me, a home computer is massive for a reason. |
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Vimfuego
Joined: 10 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 6:02 am Post subject: |
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| I had my imac shipped out here, no damage, no tax, no problems. Just make sure you have insurance and get fedex, ups, or someone of the like to ship it. |
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Hokie21
Joined: 01 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 8:34 am Post subject: |
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| I wouldn't do it. |
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sunshiningschool
Joined: 15 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 10:13 am Post subject: |
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| I had my imac shipped out here, no damage, no tax, no problems. Just make sure you have insurance and get fedex, ups, or someone of the like to ship it. |
Wow I am surprised to hear this with all the other answers in the thread. Do you remember much it was to ship it? |
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Vimfuego
Joined: 10 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| it was part of a bunch of stuff that I had shipped here. You could go to the fedex or ups website and get an online quote based on size and weight |
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