how to get an old 32" tv (720 hd) imported

brodies2013 Serial expat

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brodies2013Serial expat23 January 2016 14:11:06

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i couldn't find the topic i had read once before about options to bring an older tv into dr...any suggestions?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert23 January 2016 17:35:11

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First I will ask why? The cost to bring it in is more then it is worth!

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member23 January 2016 17:55:58

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Questions 1-99....WHY would you want to import a old 32 inch TV. The weight alone will kill you in shipping costs.

You can import a brand new one (32in flat, smart TV) for less than $215 all in.

Bob K

brodies2013 Serial expat

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brodies2013Serial expat23 January 2016 18:28:40

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i didn't see a tv for $215 anywhere...but for $35 i can bring it as extra baggage...and it's not worth $200...but, you're saying they will charge duty tax for it anyway?

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member23 January 2016 19:33:58

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They might. What is the weight?

You can get on line with some of the bigger stores (Best buy, Staples, Amazon etc) and find a good 32 incher for about $179 add about $35 or so for shipping to the DR using something like CPS and you have your TV here for $215. We shipped 2 Samsung 32 inch sets this way.
Bob K

brodies2013 Serial expat

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brodies2013Serial expat25 January 2016 16:49:45

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OKAY...thanks bob! You don't think I could bring in the old one?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert25 January 2016 19:45:59

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If you bring it in as baggage no one is going to care. IF you ship it - the shipping will cost you more then the TV is worth.

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member25 January 2016 20:44:38

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Planner is correct.

Bob K

brodies2013 Serial expat

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brodies2013Serial expat27 January 2016 14:08:47

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I think we'll attempt bringing it as checked luggage...it's pretty old...but, still a working tv...It will cost $50 to bring it...hopefully, it won't be taxed...