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[inthewild]

Hi, I'd like to know of a site in English that I could buy PC parts off of and get them shipped to me in Korea. Preferably one based in Korea or the area so shipping/handling costs aren't real high. Thanks.

BTW I searched and had no luck, feel free to link me instead of replaying if there's another thread around here that is exactly what I am looking for.

[Derrek]

Costly and not needed. Why, may I ask?

Where are you living?

[inthewild]

More costly? Interesting.

I know people that are on the east coast of Korea and they don't want to lug stuff back from a black market in Seoul.

[Demophobe]

Well, I'm not sure there is a site totally in English, but the delivery from Youngsan is nation-wide. An entire system can be delivered, usually within a couple of days. The cost of delivery depends on where you are, but it's still very cheap. I would guess that even to Pusan would be under 50,000 won.

If you have a Korean-speaking friend, they could ring up the store listed on http://www.danawa.co.kr (click the link of the store next to the price in the listing on the left side of the screen, using the top menus to navigate the hardware) and they will be more than happy to deliver.

Payment is usually done through a bank transfer. They will give you their bank account info and you just go to thebank and deposit the money.

Doing this, be sure that you have specifically told them what you want...no grey areas, as returns are a pain. If there is a faulty unit, then a return isn't a problem, but a pain as in it's just time consuming and tedious.

Anyways, I have ordered a few system for friends to Chuncheon, as well as some individual hardware. If you need help, PM me and I can give you the number of a store that has done well by me in the past, and I continue to use his services as he is a good guy, matches the prices from the site I gave you, and delivers promptly. He has a small service charge to do all of this, but it's better than wondering if you can trust the guy on the phone and running around Youngsan looking for the best price at a particular store.

[Derrek]

[muggie2dammit]

[quote="Demophobe"]If you have a Korean-speaking friend, they could ring up the store listed on http://www.danawa.co.kr (click the link of the store next to the price in the listing on the left side of the screen, using the top menus to navigate the hardware) and they will be more than happy to deliver.[/quote]

Just be aware that some of the stores accessible (many, in fact) require your Korean ID number. The one you get on your alien registration card is not accepted by the automated systems. This can be bypassed by getting a Korean friend to let you use their ID number.

It is one of, if not THE best way of getting computer hardware in Korea.
I used to run a computer business (if they let me run one here in Korea I'd do it, but they really don't like doing business with a foreigner in their country), and some of the hardware is very competitively priced. Forget custom systems, or cutting-edge gaming hardware though. Never in stock at reasonable prices.

[Demophobe]

Dude, using my link lets you buy what you want. It's not an online shopping mall and you don't need any Korean ID to buy the stuff. Maybe you are thinking of something else, like Yahoo computers or something....we certainly aren't on the same page here.

For the link I provided, just choose what you want and call the store. Deposit the money in their bank account and viola! Next day your stuff arrives. This is the second best way of buying, with going to Yongsan in person being the best. The one problem with my method is finding a good guy in Yongsan....a person you can trust and who will get you a the same price as on the net. Additionally, finding a guy who will get all of the parts you want (if you are building an entire system, one store won't have everything you want) for a small commission is a bonus.

Anyways, your Korean ID is needed for online, secure transactions, but my method doesn't involve any.

[Bulsajo]