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Are E-products really more expensive in Korea? Re: Are E-products really more expensive in Korea? SolidChamp

In terms of sales, yes!  Back home you can get tons of stuff on sale at places like Best Buy.

But if you price a brand new model of a particular electronic item that is not on sale (so, if you wanted to get the latest Mac Book, iPad, Playstation, etc.), at launch...the list retail price IS the same.

Just do the math with the sales taxes you'd pay...

15 hours 20 min ago
Dear Korean Drivers Re: Dear Korean Drivers John Venerikson

Thats amazing. Already number one in the developed world for traffic accidents and they want to make getting a license easier? I already dont know how many of the people managed to get theirs as is. Very scary!

17 hours 56 min ago
Are E-products really more expensive in Korea? Re: Are E-products really more expensive in Korea? phatrick

Yes all electronic's are more expensive...

My 40" Samsung tv that cost about 1.1mil was on sale at Best Buy back home for little over $500.  Video cards for computers, GTX680 costs 700,000-800k but back home costs $499.  I recently ordered a 16gb memory kit off amazon and had it shipped here cheaper than I could find in market or off any korean website.  Laptops...

18 hours 7 min ago
Dear Korean Drivers Re: Dear Korean Drivers Droid

Here's the cherry to top off this thread. A few months ago I was reading in the newspaper that the federal government is going to make the driving tests easier because people were complaining that it was too difficult. No shit dumbass!!! It should be difficult.

19 hours 41 min ago
Haircuts in Busan Re: Haircuts in Busan Calicoe

Thank you so, so much you guys.    I have been growing my hair out for months, and I want to make sure the next haircut is worth it, and not a setback for another several months.    I will definitely follow up on the advice here and get a haircut this weekend.    I will let you know how it goes.

Have a great spring weekend.

20 hours 44 min ago
Buying Western and Ethnic Food products Re: Buying Western and Ethnic Food products Calicoe

Thanks for the feedback everyone.   These days I am looking for platanos (green bananas).    I can usually find them at Filipino markets.   I will check out Ssang.

 

20 hours 46 min ago
Like new! 2002 Citi 110 cc motorbike barely used PRICE REDUCED Re: Like new! 2002 Citi 110 cc motorbike barely used PRICE ... iedcox

Still for sale. Looking for a decent offer.

21 hours 55 min ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Kawasaki New macbook pro coming next month with retina display http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Pro 22 hours 15 min ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz teachkorea21

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23 hours 10 min ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz teachkorea21

To the OP,

I was serious when I said I hope you get your money for this item. It just seems we have seen a lot of MAC products that have been very high priced. I own a iMac and really like it. But at the same time, it is just a computer... It can't cook, it can't clean, it can't work the corner...

My iMac is a 2 year old i3 with 12 Gigs of DDR3 1333 Ram(latest) and tons...

23 hours 18 min ago
a desktop compture and a big LCD flate screen. Re: a desktop compture and a big LCD flate screen. philpty

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1 day 2 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz SolidChamp This post is full of win, gqvisionz. I do agree wholeheartedly that Korea isn't known for it's sales, discounts, freebies (aside from a free bag of ramen with every purchase over 50,000won, etc.). Best Buy and other such places back home have Korea beat in terms of sales. I simply meant to point out that people tend to forget that the exchange rate and sales tax tend to even out on standard... 1 day 5 hours ago
FAQ for Scooters and Motorcycles in Korea Re: FAQ for Scooters and Motorcycles in Korea AlexCarolina

Hey guys, any suggestions for motorcycle shops that may speak some English?

1 day 6 hours ago
Buying Circle Lenses in Korea Re: Buying Circle Lenses in Korea cosmeticlover

Hello,

 

Can you tell me if brands as Geo, Dueba, or Vassen are very famous in Korea ?

Geo are my favorite and the most comfortable to wear I think but you didn't speak about this brand ?

 

Thanks for info.

 

1 day 8 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz gqvisionz

I don't know why he went and quoted ebay prices when it was already mentioned on and on that people in korea won't pay that much for a used macbook.

but not wanting to let one sided information be out there..
who pays retail these days? (got my current gen macbook pro 15 new from $2700 down to $2200, student discounts plus tax free day ftw!)

I have yet to see...

1 day 8 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz SolidChamp

I'm done with this crap.

This isn't the first overpriced USED Mac Book to be sold on Koreabridge, and it certainly will not be the last.

Do as you will.  I just hope that people know exactly what they could be getting, brand  new with higher specs, with the money they'll be giving you.

I'm just astonished at the nerve of some people.

I totally...

1 day 9 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz SolidChamp

Ebay?  Really?  You're citing Ebay?

You do realize that Ebay is NOT a reliable guideline for pricing items.

Ebay is where people go when they want to believe their stuff is worth more than it actually is.  Many people on the Koreabridge have already agreed that Ebay is not a good "rule of thumb" to be adhering to.  Prices fluctuate on Ebay by the...

1 day 9 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz danielavram

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1 day 10 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz danielavram

There seems to be some sort of complex at work here in Mr Champ. I'm not going to stoop to it; one only has to look at what I wrote about my reason for selling (new USPS laws regarding shipping lithium batteries) to know that there's nothing greedy at work here. I'm just trying to save myself a hassle and someone else a load of money on a like-new Macbook in Korea. If you want to...

1 day 10 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz SolidChamp

Also, a good point was raised:

Since this guy wants to sell at only $300 less the purchase price, isn't that tantamount to renting a Mac for $300 a year?

Seriously, this guy's offer is rotten.  Pure and simple.

1 day 13 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz SolidChamp

Simon says you are correct.  I know it's not a desktop, considering he's used it in my apartment.

You might be on to something with your suspicions.  ;)

1 day 13 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz gqvisionz

i see... looks like the general concensus for macs in korea isn't very high. seller: if you won't drop below your asking 1 mil, better just bring it with you to sell at your home country. I'd totally buy it at 500k too :-p even though I already have the latest model 15"

and a 6k macbook pro? i think you're thinking of a mac pro desktop. I havent ever seen...

1 day 13 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz SolidChamp

Just asked Simon what he thinks, and his advice, and I quote:

"Hellz no!  I wouldn't buy it for more than 500,000won!  Get a Macbook Air for cheaper!"

1 day 15 hours ago
Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz Re: Early 2011 13" Macbook Pro i7 2.7 GHz teachkorea21

Actually Macs are about the same price when you include the tax in most states and the actual exchange.

As for PC's no, they are way cheaper if you know where to have one built. 

But then if you are just shopping at Megamart and Homeplus you will get what you pay for---> convenience.

My suggestion about paying 800 is simply a starting point, but again it is a year...

1 day 16 hours ago
Zumba in Busan ! Re: Zumba in Busan ! Francophones à Busan

Zumba Party at Haeundae !!

Come with your friends at Sector 510 Club at 21:00 on Friday 18th May !

Drink, fun and dance for everybody in a cool and trendy club !

More information on the Club:
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1 day 16 hours ago