International InformationQ: Can I purchase cheaper OmniGo goods from the U.S.?
A: For the most part, yes. It seems that the U.S. is better served with OmniGo accessories than some other countries. For instance, in the U.K. the U.S. prices are generally a lot more attractive than the local prices, and some new software is available in the U.S. first.There are American companies who will ship to other countries. The basic process is to contact the company by phone, fax, email, or snail mail and establish the availability of goods, cost, delivery cost, and delivery time. The onus is on you to ensure that you are purchasing correct and compatible goods. Determine if the deal is worth it. In the U.K., and probably most other countries, you will be charged duty at the local end. Place and pay for the order—paying by credit card is the most convenient method. On delivery, be prepared to pay local duty and taxes. In the U.K., payment is made to the courier (express delivery); for regular mail, you must go to the post office to pay and claim your parcel.Examples: February 1997. From XXX, to UK work address, contacted via fax. Paid with Visa card, details in 2nd fax. HP Connectivity Pack (USD 89) + express delivery (USD 33). Ordered Tuesday afternoon, delivered Thursday afternoon. Duty paid to courier (GBP 19). Total cost: GBP XXX + fax costs. Local cost: software not yet available, but the older version is GBP 90.March 1997. From Reboot Technologies USA, to UK address, contacted via phone. 1MB Grid SRAM (USD 40). Delivered in 13 days via normal post. Pick up and pay duty/VAT at post office (GBP 9). Total cost: GBP 43 + five-minute phone call. Local cost: GBP 99.Submitted by Brian Inwood
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