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    MSI in Canada

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by prepseb, Mar 18, 2009.

  1. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey!

    I'm looking for MSI reseller in Canada (or Quebec) for the GT627. I know some store here sale them, but they only have one model which is the GT627-217CA (2.5Ghz, 500GB) at 1800$ CND + taxes like Microbytes in Pte-Claire, Quebec or Lu Computer in Ontario.

    I also know that Newegg Canada have 2 models from 1300$ to 1600$ + tax,shipping,handling.

    If you know more, let me know!

    Thanks!
    Seb
     
    prepseb, Mar 18, 2009
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  2. Zekk15

    Zekk15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I wish you good luck Seb because I had to get my MSI gt725 in USA....Your best bet would be to check on MSI website ( http://www.msi-computer.ca/notebook/dealer.php) and to call the different resellers on their site. I hope that helps!!
     
    Zekk15, Mar 18, 2009
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  3. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok well for now, the best place is Newegg.ca.

    Let say that I pick the GT627-216US (P8400, 320GB) for 1374$ CND

    +handling: 177.19$CND
    +shipping: 26.76$CND (Ups Standard, or expedited for 66$)

    for a total of 1578.94$ CND

    Do I need to include the custom duty or because its Newegg.CA its all okay?

    Thanks!
     
    prepseb, Mar 19, 2009
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  4. Zekk15

    Zekk15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well you won't have to pay any customs fee and the price given by Newegg will be the one you will have to pay. And don't worry with Newegg because it's a great online reseller.

    Glad to help!!!
     
    Zekk15, Mar 19, 2009
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  5. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    and if I buy it from Xotic PC? It's in the US with USD price.

    But ive notice from Xoticpc.com in the shipping section:

    Canada UPS Ground 3-6 days with normal customs clearance $57.00

    Canada UPS Express 1-3 days with normal customs clearance - No UPS Brokerage Charges $129.00

    What is No UPS Brokerage Charges?
     
    prepseb, Mar 20, 2009
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  6. Zekk15

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    Don't ask me about those customs fee because I got my GT725 delivered in a post office in USA. That way I avoided the customs fee and all the taxes!
     
    Zekk15, Mar 20, 2009
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  7. Roland@XoticPC

    Roland@XoticPC Company Representative

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    The brokerage fees are what UPS charges to process your package and all the paperwork through customs. You can also reference brokerage fees directly on UPS's website here
     
    Roland@XoticPC, Mar 20, 2009
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  8. anelectricmind

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    NCIX has it for 1700$ CAD.

    http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=37247&promoid=1019

    ETA : 24.03.2009

    100$ until 25.03.2009.

    NCIX only charges GST if you ship it outside of BC. Shipping starts at 15$ without insurance coverage and quick RMA...

    ... BUT!

    Microinformatique in Longueuil (QC) has it for.... 1685$ until 25.03. A few in stock!

    http://microinformatique.ca/Page/prix2/prixdetailplus.asp?SKU=33235

    Specs are better than the ones @ Newegg.

    Shipping is free over 500$ and less than 40 lbs.
     
    anelectricmind, Mar 20, 2009
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  9. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Why Canada have only one model fo the GT627? Why we dont have the one with the P8400 2.26GHz? :(
     
    prepseb, Mar 22, 2009
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  10. Melody

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    Well Canada has always been less fortunate than other places for laptops. Newegg.ca sells the GT627 with the P8400 if you insist on that model.
     
    Melody, Mar 22, 2009
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  11. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe i'll wait.
     
    prepseb, Mar 23, 2009
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  12. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Urm... no GT725 also....in Canada
     
    prepseb, Mar 24, 2009
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    newegg is your friend again for this one, but believe me, I'm about o buy this computer too, and I'm seriously thinking about getting it from the USA... The product itself is so cheaper... as an exemple, newegg has msi gt725, p8600 4 Go, no blue-ray, windows vista 32 bits with 1 year warranty for 1853.39 (shipping + taxes included, i'm also in quebec) while on xoticpc.com i could get the msi gt729 with a blue -ray reader, windows vista 64 bits, 2 year global warranty + 1 year acidental with ariplane shipping for 1906 canadian dollar(shipping, canadian taxes(GST + PST), and brokerage fees included in shipping).... for 50 bucks you get much more. (It might exceed what you planned to spend on a computer though it was just an exemple.)

    frank633
     
    frank633, Jul 27, 2009
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  14. prepseb

    prepseb Notebook Evangelist

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    Lol old thread but thanks anyway. Newegg is pretty cool because we can get US model without the Shipping/Border/Brokerage Fees/etc problems.

    Anyway I went for a Asus G50VT.
     
    prepseb, Jul 27, 2009
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  15. frank633

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    where did you get it from?
     
    frank633, Jul 27, 2009
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  16. catacylsm

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    I stepped away from the g50 range, apparently they suffered deeply from gpu heat issues.
    Although the w90 is very impressive.
     
    catacylsm, Jul 27, 2009
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  17. prepseb

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    Refurb from TigerDirect Ca 1000$ Shipping and taxes included.
     
    prepseb, Jul 27, 2009
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  18. frank633

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    ok thank you
     
    frank633, Jul 27, 2009
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    use eBay or ask a reseller that shares your fiscal viewpoint (not paying 13% tax on expensive computer equipment) to declare the item as a gift.
     
    ARom, Jul 28, 2009
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  20. frank633

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    Not a bad idea, but harder to do indeed... I think I,ll just go with what newegg has.
     
    frank633, Jul 28, 2009
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  21. JCMS

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    Duties brokerage and all those import fees are the "handling" fees you see. It works the same way when using amazon.com to ship in Canada :)
     
    JCMS, Jul 28, 2009
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  22. jordan114725

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    I would definetly reccomend NCIX, thats where I got mine. The 217-CA was 1550 and it shipped from BC to Toronto in 4 days
     
    jordan114725, Jul 29, 2009
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