I am quite sure that there will be others who are longer in the business
(like http://www.handheld-linux.com to name one I know very well) to resell
the GTA02 from within Europe.

But we must be aware that reselling needs some more margin for handling all these duties, tax, repacking, shipping, insurance issues (there are a lot of people involved who want to be paid for their services). So, the device will certainly cost more than
450 USD + shipment.

But you get all issues solved. And there will be warranty. And more options for payment (e.g. Credit Card or bank transfer). And someone to directly talk to.

Am 22.08.2007 um 21:19 schrieb David Pottage:

Jean-Eric Cuendet (ML) wrote:
Hi,
It seems that a big problem we have here in Europe to get Openmoko
devices is that the shiping costs are quite high: around 80-100USD !!

I've opened a website that will sell GTA02 devices when they are
available, to other Europe countries. I'll buy quantities of devices
from FIC and resell them from here, in Switzerland, middle of Europe.
I am interested, but I am concerned about VAT and import duty issues, as
Switzerland is outside the European Union.

I would feel much happier ordering from an importer inside the EU, as
that way the importer would be responsible for sorting out and paying
any import duties and taxes. The price I pay would include VAT at the
prevailing rate in the importer's country. (So it would be better to
ship from Belgium where it is low, rather than France where it is high).

Unfortunately I don't get any of those advantages if buy from a retailer ouside the EU. I may save a small amount on shipping, but I would still
have the headache of paying those taxes myself, and the posibily of
paying a lot more than I expect if the customs officers misclassify the
Neo 1973, or disagree with me on it's value.
Payment will be possible through Paypal or direct postal payment in
Switzerland. Shiping costs will be around 20-25EUR for countries in
Europe.
I *HATE* paypal, so in any case, if you can find another way of
receiving payments that would be good.

Regards

--
David Pottage



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