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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 03:08 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(corez @ Sep 12 2008, 02:33 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The RM500 is calculated from the Shipping cost and Item value. Shipping Cost - This customs will know since UPS/EMS/DHL will declare it to them Item Value - This can be manipulated with the accompany invoice. In megatron case, for example the DHL shipping is RM 200, then there is RM 300 to play around with the invoice. Lets say it contains 25 BD's and each BD is valued at USD 3 each. This means that the item value is USD 75 or RM 270. Total package is 200 + 270 = 470 which is less than 500. Of course the downside is that if the package hilang the shipping will only compensate the declared value of USD 75 = 3 BDs So who will do the declaration who will manipulate the invoice? DHL? Amazon? This is like helping us 'run tax' keke.
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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 03:16 PM Return to original view \| Post #2
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(corez @ Sep 12 2008, 03:11 PM) The invoice you need to have someone in US to help. Amazon/DHL won't help you on this. The Flow. 1. Buy from Amazon - Free Shipping to member in US 2. Member in US swap Amazon invoices with reduced value. 3. Member in US ship the stuff to you in Msia 4. No Tax!!! Wah this is nice lah. Too bad no frens in US. Got relative in OZ but OZ different region But i got fren in UK, same thing applies right? hehehe. How many Blu-Ray disc can one bring back from overseas? I've got relative in UK, say i ask them buy, when they come back kena tax or not? Say if bring back around 10 - 20 BDs?
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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 03:45 PM Return to original view \| Post #3
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(corez @ Sep 12 2008, 03:22 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « For HSBC card holder there is another options to evade tax. By using the Vpost service. www.vpostasia.com/malaysia 1. Buy from Amazon and use free shipping to VPost in USA 2. Photochopped the Amazon invoice with reduced value and mail it to VPost 3. Upon arrival at VPost, pay the shipping cost. 4. Vpost will send to our address in Malaysia using the reduced value. I have use this a couple of times with 10-20 BDs and the shipping varies from RM10-15 per BDs. This is cheap since you can track the delivery all the way from Amazon to your house. However its not cheap if u use it to buy 1-2 only. 10-20 BDs to achieve the best rate. Time it takes is 2-3 weeks. But its worth it for the hassle free and tax free. 1 more thing, I usually order 1 title per shipment, eg would not do bulk. 10 copies of same title. Because the boxes are opened by customs and if they see multiple copies of same title they would think some hanky panky is going on i.e. doing business. I usually ordered 10 different titles and when the custom ask (never happens yet, but still careful) I told them its for my own use lah. Added on September 12, 2008, 3:24 pm Depends, I once bring back 40 dvds and all different title. If kettam ever asked, I told them its for my own use. Dont lah bring back 20 copies of TF BDs lak. Hehe, thanks for the tips corez. I have HSBC CC Might try ur way I buy the BDs for personal use lah, won't bring back 20 copies of TF lah hehe Just dropped a mail to my cousin in UK. Hopefully she can bring back some for me the next time she comes back. Maybe Xmas But to avoid shipping cost and tax, must use this poor man's way liao hehehe.
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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 03:52 PM Return to original view \| Post #4
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Haha don worry I won't blame u, MISSUS i cannot guarantee lah haha.
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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 04:15 PM Return to original view \| Post #5
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	I m far from elite lah tun mega I don't even have LCD, PS3 or any sound system to play BDs yet. Juz move house, only have 21" Gelombang Cekai TV connected to "HTPC" haha. Some BDs in UK really no fight with US leh. Sigh. POTC Trilogy US 6 Discs @ USD57.95 * 3.5 =~ RM203 POTC Trilogy UK 4 Discs @ £43.98 * 6.3 =~ RM277 RM70++ difference with less goodies? Wah headache lah. I wan the 6 disc version This post has been edited by toytoy: Sep 12 2008, 04:25 PM
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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 04:32 PM Return to original view \| Post #6
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Brother corez, wanna find out from you what is the shipping cost for VPost from US to MY? Normally shipping costs divided into 0.5kg, 1kg etc rite? How to maximise it leh? Meaning if wan value for money, how many BDs shud be in 1 shipment leh? Since now Tax issue is somehow solved, shipping cost is also an issue leh hehe. Somehow US still gives better BD packages. UK don have Coppola Restoration Godfather, Ultimate Matrix Collection and NO KILL BILL . Only thing planet earth 1 more extra disc than US version kekeke This post has been edited by toytoy: Sep 12 2008, 04:38 PM
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toytoy	Sep 12 2008, 04:37 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Eh got ar? Keke can't find it there paiseh paiseh. Wrong info huhuhu. EDIT: Just found the US Import version But no price Sept 16 only release leh. Tun Mega buy pre-order wan ar? They shipped earlier? This post has been edited by toytoy: Sep 12 2008, 04:41 PM
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toytoy	Sep 15 2008, 01:35 PM Return to original view \| Post #8
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Bunuh Bill 2 separate disc one ar? Don have box set wan ar? hehe
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toytoy	Sep 16 2008, 11:02 AM Return to original view \| Post #9
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	If you're on a tight budget, u might want to try Sony HTSF2300. Can't compare to HT with a dedicated amp and speakers but you can still enjoy HD Audio Plus it has 3 HDMI INs hehe. Sony HTSF2300 P.S. I m in no way affiliated with Sony This post has been edited by toytoy: Sep 16 2008, 11:06 AM
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toytoy	Sep 19 2008, 05:23 PM Return to original view \| Post #10
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Dinding merah if got bulk i wan
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toytoy	Sep 19 2008, 10:52 PM Return to original view \| Post #11
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Hi all, i m very new to the blu-ray scene and i have this question regarding Amazon UK and US purchase. I know that UK and US belongs to different regions. There are region free releases as well as region specific releases. Is it safe to say that if i buy a region free release in US, it will be the same as the region free release in UK, vice versa? I m not referring to the packaging and cover. I m worried about the contents. Will they be 100% same? I m asking becoz i see that the product description between US and UK amazon are different. Thanks.
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toytoy	Sep 19 2008, 11:01 PM Return to original view \| Post #12
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Thanks for the reply. If both the releases are Region Free in both regions, will the contents be the same?
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toytoy	Sep 19 2008, 11:13 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Hmm, is it just me or US releases looks more attractive? Any sites that shows comparison between US and UK releases, eg which is more worthwhile to get, better quality, more extras, more discs etc? I m limited to UK purchases now and i m afraid that UK releases are somehow more 'inferior' compared to US releases hehe. Esp. in regards or cencorship etc. Or am i thinking too much? For example The Patriot Amazon US Amazon UK I can't see from the description whether they're the same. The extras etc. Added on September 19, 2008, 11:22 pm QUOTE(Exarkun @ Sep 19 2008, 11:08 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Depends. Sometimes it has the same content. If by content you mean the Extras then it differs. Example. The Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy. US Versions = ALL THREE MOVIES COMES IN 2 DISC BLURAY SET. UK Versions = Only the Final movie comes in 2 DISC BLURAY SET. The first two movies are SINGLE DISC release. Iron Man. US Version = 2 Disc ULTIMATE SET UK Version = 1 Disc Set So its up to you to decide. Thanks for the reply. That's wat i meant. UK releases always seem 'inferior' compared to US releases. Why ar? Dengz. Sorry for the long post, is it possible to ship from US to UK? Will the shipping cost be very expensive? Will I get taxed? This post has been edited by toytoy: Sep 19 2008, 11:24 PM
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toytoy	Sep 19 2008, 11:35 PM Return to original view \| Post #14
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Haha i know, and that's the only release i find better than US coz got 1 extra disc. That one i plan to get from UK. But for others, sigh~
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toytoy	Sep 20 2008, 03:46 AM Return to original view \| Post #15
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Anyone bought anything from play.com b4? They have 3 bluray for £10 and each BD for £5 promotions. Wonder it's trustable or not hehe.
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toytoy	Sep 20 2008, 04:01 AM Return to original view \| Post #16
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	QUOTE(blahblah82 @ Sep 20 2008, 02:11 AM) ya my POTC trilogy uk edition also 6 disc... 2 per movie.... n the ironman on the amazon uk also 2disc leh... When you order that time, the descriptions is 1 disc or 2 disc for iron man? Same goes for POTC?? Thanks.
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toytoy	Sep 21 2008, 12:43 AM Return to original view \| Post #17
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	I thot using PS3, LPCM can get DTS-MA and TrueHD? Cannot bitstream only ma? no meh? Coz i oso pelan to beli HTSF2300 keke.
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toytoy	Sep 21 2008, 12:54 AM Return to original view \| Post #18
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Finally took the first step hehe. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Order Summary: Delivery Details: : order will arrive in one delivery Order #: 026-2747498-058xxxx Delivery Method: FREE Super Saver Delivery Delivery Preference: Group my items into as few deliveries as possible Subtotal of Items: £29.74 Postage & Packing: £0.00 ------ Total before VAT: £29.74 VAT: £5.20 ------ Total: £34.94 Promotional Gift Certificates: -£10.98 ------ Total for this order: £23.96 Delivery estimate: 26 Sep 2008 - 2 Oct 2008 Dispatch estimate for these items: 23 Sep 2008 1 "Black Hawk Down [Blu-ray] [2001]" Josh Hartnett; Blu-ray; £10.98 Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L. 1 "Paprika [Blu-ray] [2006]" Satoshi Kon; Blu-ray; £11.98 Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L. 1 "Tekkonkinkreet [Blu-ray]" Michael Arias; Blu-ray; £11.98 Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L. Nothing much to buy so simply buy. Wanna take advantage of the 3 for 2 offer hehe. Each BD come to around RM51 only hehehe.
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toytoy	Sep 22 2008, 03:50 PM Return to original view \| Post #19
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	OMG that one i wan Waiting for an offer from Corleonne family hehehe.
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toytoy	Sep 22 2008, 04:03 PM Return to original view \| Post #20
Enthusiast Senior Member 875 posts Joined: Jan 2003	Bro callmedevil. I saw in amazon US godfather is available fro pre-order oni. How come u get it already? They usually ship earlier than release date ar?
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