An idea, bringing stuff from the US

[4WaLLs]

AdamMitch69 said:

Just bring me a suitcase of the new iPhone's over as thanks ;-)

This had me thinking, is there anything I should stock up on here in the US and then have USAF pay to bring it over?

Like something that could put a couple extra dollars in my pocket but still give you guys a great deal on.

[hesnotthemessiah]

Still On the iPhone topic......the older model iPhones (which are still very sought after in the UK) are going for peanuts in the US, around $99 brand new. I am going to get my Brother-in-Law to send me some over (he lives in NYC).

Edited by hesnotthemessiah on Wednesday 9th June 19:03

[blackcab]

Most are locked to USA Networks - At&t etc .. so check before you fill you suitcase they will work

[4WaLLs]

I wasn't talking about just bringing iPhones, that just gave me the idea so other ideas are more then welcome.

[AdamMitch69]

Apple laptops, the Air is about 40% cheaper state side and you can fit 20 in a suitcase. you'll make $400 each on eBay.
Software is another thing that is a lot cheaper in the US.
[techy speak]Microsoft MSDN is £3000 here, costs a lot less overthere and they are like gold dust for small companies.[/techy speak]
Firearms are a fraction of the price too - but could be difficult getting them through customs! I could do with a new shotgun for clay pigeon shooting actually.
There are lots of things you could make a tidy profit on as the pound is quite week at the moment.

[izabar]

Krispy Kream's

[Pothole]

damned sight.PX.Krispy Kremes.weak That's all.

Edited by Pothole on Thursday 10th June 21:56

[Martin_Hx]

Twinkies !

[Andy T]

So do the USAF Not have to pay duty on stuff they bring across like for example iPads etc? I would have thought you would get stung for it if you try and bring a case full of stuff!

[4WaLLs]

That's a good question, mmm dunno, maybe it wouldn't be worth it?

what's the going rate on iPads in the U.K.?

[4WaLLs]

or what if I brought over a 2003 50th Anniversay Corvette, think I could get alot for that?

[julianm]

If you bring the Corvette you`d better bring your own petrol - prices have dipped a little here but stil approx £1.20 a litre - that`s just under $10 a US gallon I think.
Hope you have a very happy stay & enjoy North Yorkshire while you`re here - it`s a lovely place to live.

[Zad]

If you want to see what UK prices are like, check ebay.co.uk. Be aware of any import duty and taxes you might have to pay too.

[4WaLLs]

I looked on eBay uk but I didn't see any MacBook Air for sale, didn't look for ipads

[AdamMitch69]

4WaLLs said:

I looked on eBay uk but I didn't see any MacBook Air for sale, didn't look for ipads

you won't as the people who buy them keep them. very hard to get hold of second hand - hence you can charge 'top dollar'