I think the "claiming back" of VAT is pretty interesting ..anyone care to explain more or provide more info?
UK iPhone 4 Discussion Thread, -Source: the UK- Official Unlock iPhones
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 Jun 17 2010, 12:26 AM
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Jun 17 2010, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE(chizzu @ Jun 16 2010, 07:26 PM) note that there is an "admin fee" for it lol. so you wont get full 17.5% tax back LOL u still get back something right   |
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Jun 17 2010, 12:38 AM
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QUOTE(chizzu @ Jun 17 2010, 12:26 AM) note that there is an "admin fee" for it lol. so you wont get full 17.5% tax back how much roughly can you get back then?17.5% is a huge amount |
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Jun 17 2010, 12:43 AM
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My point exactly, so am i right in saying;
1. Buy the phone 2. Get the VAT claim from frm them 3. At the airport, head over to the counter and claim  |
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Jun 17 2010, 12:53 AM
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and of coz...dun forget to expect a HUGE crowd at d counter
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Jun 17 2010, 12:58 AM
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kewl.. so i'll let my uncle know bout it.. hope he has the patience to claim the VAT ... @_@"
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Jun 17 2010, 01:08 AM
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QUOTE(Sri @ Jun 17 2010, 12:58 AM) kewl.. so i'll let my uncle know bout it.. hope he has the patience to claim the VAT ... @_@" I am going to UK end of this month. The Iphone 4G is available there already? How much would it cost to bring it back to malaysia and use the maxis line.? When purchase from UK do I need to purchase it with a plan.? |
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Jun 17 2010, 01:25 AM
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QUOTE(rhythmd @ Jun 17 2010, 01:08 AM) I am going to UK end of this month. The Iphone 4G is available there already? How much would it cost to bring it back to malaysia and use the maxis line.? When purchase from UK do I need to purchase it with a plan.? cmon now dont be lazy the info you ask is in the first post http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1459135# read it up. |
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Jun 17 2010, 01:28 AM
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UK dun need any plan... juz go n get the phone at 499 pounds for 16gb i think... thatz wat i read... bringin back i am not so sure how much n how is the procedure honestly coz i've never brought anythin back... u gotta ask the xpert ppl in da forum for that
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Jun 17 2010, 02:01 AM
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i think you dont have to worry if you only buy 1 for yourself and bring it back to Malaysia. You just need to claim back your VAT.
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Jun 17 2010, 03:32 AM
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@jsaperng
spot on! if ur daring enuff, i wud say 2 -3 you're still pretty safe but more den that ..you're bordering "dangerous" @rhythmd i myself will be heading to the UK early July and yea most definite bringing with me at least 2 units bk we will see what happens when we touch ground on M'sia soil over at KLIAi worry more abt what our customs ppl may attempt to do wow apple stores are out till July if anyone of you are going to collect, i do hope you have pre -ordered  This post has been edited by d3vilzzzz: Jun 17 2010, 03:33 AM |
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Jun 17 2010, 08:06 AM
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selamatly pre-ordered mine
my friend is coming back on the 17th july, so have to wait lil bit  |
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Jun 17 2010, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(chizzu @ Jun 16 2010, 11:25 PM) Orange UK has announce their iPhone price plan you need a VAT form from the seller, and to get the form, you have to show your passport with evidence as a visitor.Not really that attractive to me. Maybe i just stick to the current plan to get sim free phone You, as a visitor outside EU country, come to EU and buy stuff like branded handbags (lotsa malaysians do this) which is more than 300 pounds (i think somewhere around there, i cant remember) can claim back the VAT (value added tax) at the airport. Its like singapore GST. Before you fly back, you can go to the VAT claim counter and claim back your VAT (in cash or cheque). But you need a VAT form for it i think. You probably need to ask for VAT form from Apple. |
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Jun 18 2010, 10:09 AM
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not sure how things have changed since i left UK.
but as far as my memory can go, the 17.5% VAT isn't net 17.5%. you actually obtain a percentage less than 17.5 (after deducting miscellaneous charges/fees). students or overseas citizen with a working visa et cetera cannot claim the VAT (but the custom officers do sometimes to check for your visa) and process your claim. but there shouldn't be any problems for tourists (afterall you are encouraged to shop there!) |
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Jun 18 2010, 05:29 PM
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I suppose we're unable to claim VAT if we're using freight forwarding service?
It's quite sad that local iphones are more expensive than those with higher purchasing power country |
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Jun 18 2010, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(Moonflown @ Jun 18 2010, 05:29 PM) I suppose we're unable to claim VAT if we're using freight forwarding service? Wel actually UK iPhone only cheaper now due to weak pound sterling. If a few months back where it was 1 pound= RM5.5 maybe...its much more expensive the MY even with VAT refund.It's quite sad that local iphones are more expensive than those with higher purchasing power country |
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Jun 18 2010, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(neekun @ Jun 18 2010, 05:39 PM) Wel actually UK iPhone only cheaper now due to weak pound sterling. If a few months back where it was 1 pound= RM5.5 maybe...its much more expensive the MY even with VAT refund. True but countries like HK and Aus seem to offer lower price than Malaysia as well, if I remembered correctly. |
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Jun 18 2010, 06:14 PM
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The good news kept on coming. I've just made a call to Apple Store Regent Street (phone number 0044207153900), and talked to the Apple Genius on the line, and yes, he confirmed that you can nominate a third party person to pick up your iPhone 4 on launch day. The Apple Genius itself sounds so happy, and congratulates me!
24th, here I come!  |
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Jun 18 2010, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE(neekun @ Jun 18 2010, 05:39 PM) Wel actually UK iPhone only cheaper now due to weak pound sterling. If a few months back where it was 1 pound= RM5.5 maybe...its much more expensive the MY even with VAT refund. yes. you are right.Added on June 18, 2010, 6:16 pm QUOTE(Moonflown @ Jun 18 2010, 05:49 PM) True but countries like HK and Aus seem to offer lower price than Malaysia as well, if I remembered correctly. geez. if you wanna compare it that way, i might as well say that the fuel in malaysia is selling for a much cheaper price compared to HK and australia?Added on June 18, 2010, 6:16 pm QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jun 18 2010, 06:14 PM) The good news kept on coming. I've just made a call to Apple Store Regent Street (phone number 0044207153900), and talked to the Apple Genius on the line, and yes, he confirmed that you can nominate a third party person to pick up your iPhone 4 on launch day. The Apple Genius itself sounds so happy, and congratulates me! congrates!24th, here I come! This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jun 18 2010, 06:16 PM |
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Jun 18 2010, 06:42 PM
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shouldve open a new apple id and reserve 2 more
Now all iPhone 4 in UK delivery has been pushed to July 14th. |
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