Yes, but it is quite a risk. Exercise the same caution as you would on here (homework, research, etc) and look for options that has different couriers available. Some of the defaults use USPS and then that gets relayed to our local Post Office, which needless to say is an utter fuckup.Just wondering if anyone has any experience with importing used tech goods from ebay.
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With regards to shipping, as the fine individual above mentioned, do NOT let them ship the item here via USPS and SAPO, you might never see your item! If they can ship using courier service, that is a different story. For peace of mind, use Scotts Shipping Services - @ScottulusMaximus or Aramex Global Shopper / MyUS.
Exponentially slower. Seems like using a chaperone like Scott or Amazon speeds things up quite a bit. IIRC my package spent a few weeks in the ether that is customs. They eventually released it with like a R200-something "charge".Thanks guys. How did customs work? Same as with new stuff from amazon, etc?
This is what I do. Only had one issue of non-delivery to date, and I was refunded in full. Just remember that by using a US forwarding address, you pay around a 15% premium in US tax (based on NY tax rate), and then SARS import costs on top of that.eBay is great and buyer protection is even better, as it gives you the assurance you won’t get messed around.
Just use a forwarding service for the USA as shipping is the main issue
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This is what I do. Only had one issue of non-delivery to date, and I was refunded in full. Just remember that by using a US forwarding address, you pay around a 15% premium in US tax (based on NY tax rate), and then SARS import costs on top of that.
Yeah, AGS.Which forwarding service do you use? I've used aramex global shopper before.
Only problem if customs pick up that it’s used goods, is you might need an ITAC permit, which is just a money making scheme and a pain.
From experience I prefer used goods because you know they work, if new items arrived, they could be doa and the return is a nightmare
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Do you only use ebay?
I'd be quite surprised if a lot of sellers will ship to SA unless using eBay's international shipping service.
I do a lot of purchasing in the USA.
But eBay is best for variety.
Anything in particular you looking for ?
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A laptop.