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    How can I get a x220t in the UK ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by the7thdevil, May 1, 2011.

  1. the7thdevil

    the7thdevil Newbie

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    Hi fellas I am an undergraduate living in London. There seems to be no trace yet of a x220t here, and I think even if there is, the price would be way too high for me to afford . However the price in the US seems reasonable, even if it includes an international shipping cost. The problem is, I haven't yet to find any online stores that is willing to ship internationally, and if they are accepting a visa debit card or not. My father is going to Haiti, and will be staying at US for two or so days, so I was wondering if there is by any chance a 42962WU lying in any retail store? If not, I would be much appreciate if you guys can think of any solutions
     
    the7thdevil, May 1, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Very few ThinkPads are sold in retail stores. Plus wouldn't you have to pay VAT when you try to enter the country at Customs?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 2, 2011
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    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    you can order from the lenovo store using AMEX, im not sure if the lenovo store also accepts amazon checkout, but the outlet certainly does.

    then you can use a mail forwarding service to get it to the uk, but yes, you will have to pay VAT on it.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Provantage does I believe offer international shipping, but it must be done with a wire transfer.
     
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    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    does your dad have any friends who can accept delivery so he can pick it up when he's there?
     
    afhstingray, May 2, 2011
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    oh mate im the exact same boat.. except that im a student at loughborough. I really want this tablet but im not gonna pay 1600 quid when in america is much cheaper... so far i havent been able to find a solution and im hoping that they get real with the prices in the uk... lemme know if u find a solution
     
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    check ebay, some of the sellers specialise in thinkpads, if you send them a message they can create a private listing for you of the X220t, but bear in mind you'll have to pay VAT so take that 20% increase into account. Even with that, its still quite a bit cheaper than lenovo UK (although i havent tried calling lenovo UK to bargain, usually they offer a discount if u call in)
     
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    afhstingray, May 24, 2011
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