Billcoke 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 I was told it is cheaper to buy IPad 2 in US, but when I compare the prices, difference in only SGD$7. So why is it cheaper to get from US?? 1. Buy from US, 16GB, WIFI only, White: US$539 = SGD$661 http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MC979LL-Tablet...1911&sr=8-2 2, Buy from S'pore, 16GB, WIFI only, White: SGD$668 http://store.apple.com/sg/browse/home/shop...mco=MjE2MjYyNzA ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburnsam 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 hmm...I just came back from HK. If you use cash to purchase an iPAD2 (64GB + 3G) model you will get > SIN$80 savings. HK$6488 exchange rate is about 6.37 (can get better) = 1018.37 (*) Singapore Apple online store sells about = SIN$1108 (*) got to use cash.....CC rates are not too good. Savings not alot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vooth 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Exchange rate for HK$ was 6.415 today hoho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmet 3rd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 IPAD 2 @ 499 USD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 $7 is indeed cheaper!! Maybe can get back some tax rebates further? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj_25 Neutral Newbie July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 US has no tax rebates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 Oh.....then Singapore is cheaper. Just need to claim the 7%GST after leaving Singapore! And then bring the iPad back as used items. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billcoke 2nd Gear July 26, 2011 Author Share July 26, 2011 (edited) $7 is indeed cheaper!! Maybe can get back some tax rebates further? And still need to change the plug pin to Singapore version, which will be more than $7. I thought difference will be around $100-200+. Edited July 26, 2011 by Billcoke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billcoke 2nd Gear July 26, 2011 Author Share July 26, 2011 IPAD 2 @ 499 USD Which shop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billcoke 2nd Gear July 26, 2011 Author Share July 26, 2011 hmm...I just came back from HK. If you use cash to purchase an iPAD2 (64GB + 3G) model you will get > SIN$80 savings. HK$6488 exchange rate is about 6.37 (can get better) = 1018.37 (*) Singapore Apple online store sells about = SIN$1108 (*) got to use cash.....CC rates are not too good. Savings not alot. IPad 2, has international warranty? But still need to change the plug pin to Singapore version, so additional cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerwoods Turbocharged July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 wait for the iPAD3... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethene 1st Gear July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 Cheapest place to buy iPad, in the order starting from cheapest: 1. Hong Kong 2. Singapore 3. Japan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 someone jus told me Malaysia is the numero uno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billcoke 2nd Gear July 26, 2011 Author Share July 26, 2011 Here is a price comparison for IPad 2, 16G, WIFI, from Apple website. Difference is SG$18 Buy from US Apple, IPAD: US$499 = SG$612 Buy SG power plug = SG$38 Total = SG$650 http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop...mco=MjE0OTI0MDI Buy from SG Apple, IPAD: $668 http://store.apple.com/sg/browse/home/shop...mco=MjE2MjYyNzA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 The savings are insignificant for the risk and trouble. I normally hunt down for bargains at local stores (free RAM upgrade, free accessories, or deep discounts for other purchase etc). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 good info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 buy from terminal 3 changi air port when you fly out. it does not charge 7% GST and you can use credit card. for US, it depends which state you buy some. some charges VAT, thus wipe out your saving and there's the plug but that's small issue ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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