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| Quote: | Originally posted by karmatourer
Thanks for the myriad of replies.I erred in the original post when I stated it was a travel trailer.It is indeed a large motorhome,if that makes a
difference.
Any idea what a fair amount would be to compensate the driver for the service? |
$200 to $300 would be going rate for courier delivery of a large parcel like TV. You could probably pay less if you used a shipper or parcel service
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But, then, aren't you getting to or past the point of the bargain price NOB v. buying it in Cabo? Isn't Walmart a big Vizio retailer? Just thinking,
someone is looking at cost of fuel, wear and tear, etc. Seems to me it's different for folks living up in the border zone. But what is proposed here
is a shipment of 1000 miles.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
But what is proposed here is a shipment of 1000 miles. |
It's hard for me to see this as a freight issue. I'm betting the MoHo is making the trip anyway.
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Wasn't quite sure what was ultimately going to happen. However, if it was me, there would be another consideration to factor in. Keeping in mind that
someone like yourself is fairly close to the border. What happens when you get this TV all the way down to Cabo and it doesn't work, or is damaged in
some way? Just seems to me that it's worth a certain amount for peace of mind knowing you can just take the thing back to a local merchant.
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Hopefully this information will be helpful. We live in Cabo almost full time...8-9 months a year and have bought a TV @ Costco here and a TV @ Costco
in San Diego which was shipped to Cabo via Aliser Imports.
Yes, you can find any size TV and some brand names @ Costco in Cabo. According to my husband...it may be last year's model or it may not have "all
the bells and whistles" you would want. Must be a guy thing as I only care if the TV works!
Last week a friend bought a 32 inch Toshiba @ Costco for 5,700 pesos...it was on sale. Two months before that they bought a 26 inch Toshiba @ City
Club for 5,500 pesos. You will find that electronics cost about 30% more here...must be the cost of tranportation and tax/duty.
If you are going to buy in the USA I would suggest buying @ Costco. Reason I say that is about six years ago one of our neighbors bought a TV @
Costco in San Diego then had it shipped to Cabo. Within a year of purchase the TV developed a big ugly yellow line in the middle of the sceen. He
took the TV and the receipt to the Costco here in Cabo and the manager offered his money back or a new TV. John picked out a newer, bigger TV (prices
go down fast on electronics) and after all the paperwork was completed the manager handed John enough pesos that he bought my husband and himself a
drink at the bar after they finished moving the new TV into John's casa.
As far as Wal-Mart here in Cabo I have not looked at the TV selection they have in their store. I do know the Wal-Mart here is not as "return
friendly" as the Wal-Marts in the USA. The one time I returned an item I didn't need the manager was called over and he asked me all kinds of
questions. On the other hand Costco's return policy is the same as the USA...no questions asked. Actually this past January we returned a bottle of
champagne without the receipt...they looked it up in their computer.
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Very interesting. I think policy is different chain by chain depending upon the actual ownership contract language. Each retailer operating in Mexico
has Mexican ownership, usually at least 51%. To say the least, since Costco Mexico is 51% owned by Comercial Mexicana, Costco USA must have some
explicit agreement with the Mexican entity.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by karmatourer
Any idea what a fair amount would be to compensate the driver for the service? |
He must be a friend. Treat him right for doing you a favor. Buy him some gas or something.
If you're just going to flat out hire the guy, the two of you should discuss this. |
Thanks for the input.Actually he's someone I contacted here that was heading south.If he were a friend,I wouldn't have posted here asking what I
should pay.I will be very happy to help him with gas money,ect.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oggie
If stopped at the border expect to pay a 35% duty on electronics. |
WHAT!!
No way.
I brought a 47" Sharp flat panel in and paid taxes on it and it was 15%, it may have gone up to 17% now. I go between Phx and San Felipe about 1 to 2
times per month and normally bring "stuff" in all the time. I almost always stop and pay my taxes on it and have never had anyone ask for 35%
Also, sometimes I will take electronics out of the carton and wrap them to look as if they are used.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
Also, sometimes I will take electronics out of the carton and wrap them to look as if they are used. |
Did you do that with the 47" Sharp Flat Panel??
Just curious.
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I want to take this opportunity to than karenintx on this forum for taking the time during her Saturday visit to Costco to price Tvs for me.Once
again,she went above and beyond in her effort and I am very grateful.
Many thanjs Karen.
| Quote: | Originally posted by karenintx
Hopefully this information will be helpful. We live in Cabo almost full time...8-9 months a year and have bought a TV @ Costco here and a TV @ Costco
in San Diego which was shipped to Cabo via Aliser Imports.
Yes, you can find any size TV and some brand names @ Costco in Cabo. According to my husband...it may be last year's model or it may not have "all
the bells and whistles" you would want. Must be a guy thing as I only care if the TV works!
Last week a friend bought a 32 inch Toshiba @ Costco for 5,700 pesos...it was on sale. Two months before that they bought a 26 inch Toshiba @ City
Club for 5,500 pesos. You will find that electronics cost about 30% more here...must be the cost of tranportation and tax/duty.
If you are going to buy in the USA I would suggest buying @ Costco. Reason I say that is about six years ago one of our neighbors bought a TV @
Costco in San Diego then had it shipped to Cabo. Within a year of purchase the TV developed a big ugly yellow line in the middle of the sceen. He
took the TV and the receipt to the Costco here in Cabo and the manager offered his money back or a new TV. John picked out a newer, bigger TV (prices
go down fast on electronics) and after all the paperwork was completed the manager handed John enough pesos that he bought my husband and himself a
drink at the bar after they finished moving the new TV into John's casa.
As far as Wal-Mart here in Cabo I have not looked at the TV selection they have in their store. I do know the Wal-Mart here is not as "return
friendly" as the Wal-Marts in the USA. The one time I returned an item I didn't need the manager was called over and he asked me all kinds of
questions. On the other hand Costco's return policy is the same as the USA...no questions asked. Actually this past January we returned a bottle of
champagne without the receipt...they looked it up in their computer. |
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Persons bringing a dutiable good (or goods) into Mexico have the option of classifying them under the product-specific tariff (this would involve the
hiring of a customs broker) or declaring the goods under a simplified procedure and paying a total duty charge of 32.8%
A value added tax (VAT) is also added by Mexican authorities which is normally 16 percent of the value of the goods. VAT for goods staying within the
border zone (up to 20 kilometers south of the U.S. border) is 11 percent. There is also a customs processing fee of 0.8 percent.
These provisions can only be used for personal goods. They are not applicable for goods brought into Mexico for commercial purposes.
This article is electronically reproduced
with permission from the
Mexico 2000 Business Directory (Click for more info.) .
Your Passport to Mexican Business.
Published or Updated on: February 16, 2007 by Mexico Data On-Line © 2008
Anti-dumping
•Mexico uses anti-dumping measures when determining duty rates on certain products (such as textile goods) from certain countries. This brings the
price closer to the "normal value" of the good. This has been known to result in rates up to 1,105 percent. This is to protect Mexican domestic
industry.
Trade Agreements
•Goods which are produced in either Mexico, the United States or Canada will not have import taxes levied on them by Mexican authorities. This is in
accordance with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Any goods that do not have visible evidence of where they were produced are also
exempt under this act. Mexico also has specific trade agreements with reduced tariffs for good produced in Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa
Rica, El Salvador, the European Community, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Nicaragua, Norway, Switzerland, Uruguay, the U.S. and
Venezuela.
NOTE THAT CHINA IS NOT ON LIST
Duty Rate & VAT Calculation
•Goods imported to Mexico are subject to an eight-digit classification system, which determines the duty rate and establishes any applicable
non-tariff barriers such as quotas or other restrictions. These applicable duties and taxes can be paid at commercial banks locates at the Mexican
port of entry.
www.ehow.com › Legal › Government Law › US Customs
Bob Durrell
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You are too kind...it was my pleasure and glad I could help out.
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