johnEvegas
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Buying a TV in Cabo, Costco?
I sold my big TV but I am going to want about a 30" or 32" flat LCD tv. Something that is big and nice but still very portable. Should I buy it and
bring it in or does that costco have anything that is not too expensive that is what I am looking for?
I hate to be a pest but if anyone in cabo goes into the costo to take a gander at the TV's in there and report back, I will owe them lunch at least.
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losfrailes
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If you are driving down, I definitely would suggest you purchase your TV prior to coming down. It is perfectly legal to bring a TV down for your own
use. Costco Los Cabos will astound you with the markup.
Same TV with Costco in San Diego for example is found in Los Cabos for about 50-60% more money. Partly due to importation.
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Tucker
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Many Mexican retailers sell quaility TVs at reasonable prices, imported from Japan, or where-ever. You just have to replace the Japanese to Spanish
module with a Japanese to English module.
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viabaja
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Caution
You will still pay the 17% or more import tax whether the TV is new or used. Bring your original receipt and it better be $1000 or less. Anything more
requires a licensed importer help (NAFTA).
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Tucker
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I'm talking machines imported from Japan not the US.
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
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johnEvegas
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| Quote: | Originally posted by viabaja
Caution
You will still pay the 17% or more import tax whether the TV is new or used. Bring your original receipt and it better be $1000 or less. Anything more
requires a licensed importer help (NAFTA). |
That is some great advice. Thank goodness there are ones that are just under $1000. What about my computer monitors? They are 19" LCDs and they are
a few years old and I might not be able to find the receipt?
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Bruce R Leech
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if you shop around you can find good TVs cheaper here than in the U.S.
Sony Sanyo and LG are built here and don't require any import.
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For TV's don't just consider Costco, Try Elektra, Sorianas, CCC, Dorians.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
For TV's don't just consider Costco, Try Elektra, Sorianas, CCC, Dorians. |
the last VCR and DVD player I bought I saved 40% over U.S prices and 20% over Mexican Costco prices at Dorian's.
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Tucker
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Just a small attempt at humor Larry.
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johnEvegas
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
For TV's don't just consider Costco, Try Elektra, Sorianas, CCC, Dorians. |
the last VCR and DVD player I bought I saved 40% over U.S prices and 20% over Mexican Costco prices at Dorian's. |
This is real good to know. Does this also mean that I can get a little surround sound system and reciver in Mexico too? I rather not have to load
anything up if I can get it there at a decent price.
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Tucker
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Electronic equipment is available here at decent prices, the worst thing you could do is buy one in the states and import it.
[Edited on 10-7-2005 by Tucker]
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
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