DigitalDude
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just FYI
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i did tell them its 6% or something, they disagreed. they tell me they have customs paid proof @ 17%, I have asked for the same.
^ Importing used phones is illegal in India (at-least the last time I checked it was).
If the package/invoice mentions "used" then it will get flagged in customs - you may be charged upto 42% of the invoive/local retail value.
7% of local retail/invoice value is the customs for new phones. Shipping can vary between $26 - 32 depending on your choices and account status.
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Is it allowed to import New - BAD ESN Phones?
Amazon currency conversion charges are always higher than VISA/MasterCard + Markup.
If 1 USD = 62 INR today. Amazon will charge you at 65 probably to add the markup fees etc.
You are better off buying with your CC markup rate of 3.5% - works out cheaper
ppobox is providing the same now. Ishop wont, cos thats where they make their $$$So do guys like ishop or ppobox show proof of the customs paid?
So 3.5% markup of credit card means i pay in USD only and whatever extra i have to pay is only to the credit card, so if CC charges 3.5% does that mean if amazon charges 100$ then it will be 100$*62 = 6200 Rs + 3.5% of 6200 = 6417 Rs ?
With amazon currency converter it will be say 100*65 = 6500 Rs ?
Thats surprising. They went incommunicado after I asked them for the bill of try/customs duty receipt.ppobox is providing the same now. Ishop wont, cos thats where they make their $$$
do you have the same list for the rates applicable from this budget?
it was sent to me by shopnship. I did not receive anything new yet.do you have the same list for the rates applicable from this budget?