zenchicken Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Don't complain about 17% tax, here in Portugal it's 21%!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defiancex0x Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Yikes, 17% and 21% jesus. I thought german's tax was harsh (16%MwSt) and NY state tax is 8,25% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafael Mendes Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 To bring a product from USA to Brazil you pay 60% off taxes over the price of the product + shipping...and even doing this, stuff still cheaper than buying on a normal store...you pay here for an iPod 80gb more than $900 dollars =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcan Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 That is not necessarily true. Some refurbs are "buyer's remorse" returns. Even if they did have something wrong at one time (maybe a bad hard drive or whatever), Apple returns them to like-new condition before selling them on the refurb store. If anything, a refurb has been looked over and tested MORE than a new machine that comes off the production line. Refurbs get the same warranty as new machines as well. Hello from Mid Canada... I concur on the REFURB thinking... seems they get "at least" as good a Burn In/ Test time and have the Full Year Warranty as well... pretty good deals on the "Old MBP"s" now as well... and they seem to Sell Real Fast as well if you frequently look at this page..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cell-gfx Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 If you're located in NZ, you can do worse than MacSellerDirect. They import Macs in bulk and offer excellent discounts on the entire Mac range, usually between 10% and 15% on the NZ Apple Store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzkicker Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 ha 8.25% here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.I.Ghost Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 A little about taxes - here in Czech Republic we have 19% VAT, but it is cheaper to buy Mac in US (and pay an average tax of 5%), pay for delivery and then pay our VAT. In case of my Macbook it was (($1300*0.045)+$100)*0.19 and it was almost 22% cheaper than in the local Apple store - so guys - don't complain about your US taxes, they are just lovely ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitramusa Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Don't complain about 17% tax, here in Portugal it's 21%!!! Yeah! Here in Belgium is 21% too! U guys in USA are lucky... if i could buy my components of computers in USA and bring them to here with only shipping costs.. But that's not possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 There are pretty much no such things as "coupon codes". Just rebates and discounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T. Firefly Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Correct me if im wrong but... US taxes are low because we have no national health care whereas other countries have a national health care plan hence why the taxes are so high. I'd much rather pay higher taxes and have health care coverage imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesasone Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I can't speak for you guys over seas, but here in the US we also pay tax on all of our income... usually 25-30%, depending on how much you make and what tax bracket that puts you in. Fortunately here where I live, our local tax is only 5%... well 6% because we recently enacted a local sales tax to pay for some school programs. That said, there are some (crazy, imho) proposals to do away with the income tax and replace it with a national sales tax, which many would estimate would have to be in the range of 40+% to be viable. If some have their way, we may soon join some of you others paying crazy amounts of sales tax! (and US citizens: vote no on the Fair Tax!) That said, I've never understood why such products are so expensive in other countries. I was under the impression that Americans were generally considered wealthy compared to most of the industrialized world (up until the plummeting of the dollar started a few years ago). I couldn't imagine even the thought of paying 900 USD for an iPod. I think there would be a revolt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrenbird Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 newegg.com only has tax for the states they have warehouses/hq in. Here in NY I got my iPod touch from them for a total of $399 ($394 plus 5 bucks for shipping) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamland69 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 ...I can't speak for you guys over seas, but here in the US we also pay tax on all of our income... usually 25-30%, ... here in Europe we also pay taxes: 18% VAT, 25% tax on all of our income, 12% tax for social care, my every 1000$ on hand for my chief costs 1500$ with taxes. From my every 1000$ I pay 18% VAT. The problem? I am my chief . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwo Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 in sweden the vat is 25% and the prices aint after the real exchange rate 6 sek= 1 usd but applestore counts with 10sek=1usd.. we are the guy who should get discounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypyro Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 mate we pay 17.5% VAT on goods we buy with money that has already been taxed between 20-50% (depending on earnings) before it even reaches your pocket.. Plus national insurance contributions (for national pension HA).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applehacker Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I thought no coupon codes exist for apple? They NEVER do any of that SH*t, or take part on Black Friday! Always gets me mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techound1 Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Codes do exist for the online apple store, but they are one-time-use deals and usually all of $30 off $300. You can save much more than a coupon code by buying refurb, getting applecare and RAM after-market, and shopping around (amazon usually) for software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 You can also find a lot of free shipping coupons for Apple online - or it you're a college student, there's lots of great online deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Find some good Apple coupons here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techound1 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Just to remind everyone, refurbs save you $200-$700 off new. Coupon codes - when you can find them - save you $30-$60. What’s so great about refurbs ? (this is all from apple's site, so you can hold them to it) 1. It performs and looks like new 2. You get the same one-year warranty as new 3. The computer carries the same eligibility for Apple Care as new 4. It is fully tested (including full burn-in testing) 5. It is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing 6. It is thoroughly cleaned and inspected 7. It is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.) - nothing is missing 8. It includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system 9. It is placed into a final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock 10. You get a savings several times that of any coupon or promo code (okay, that one was my add, but 'tis true) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretrack12 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If you're a college student, when you buy a new Mac, you get a free iPod. I wish I was in college. no way... i bought my mbp and i didnt get my ipod ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGJulius Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It only applies during a certain time of the year...look for the back to school discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techound1 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 It only applies during a certain time of the year...look for the back to school discount Yes, the free ipod deal occurs during the summer for the US and it is by rebate (check the date on the post). BTW, the apple refurb store has shuffles for $29 right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakyMac Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Kansas is 7,30% Tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deals Hunt Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 thanks for your information!! you can Find some good Apple coupons here Coupon Codes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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