pigh123 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Random question but does anyone have a used Macbook for sale in or near Chiang Mai? Nothing in the classifieds so thought I'd ask Where can I look for one locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Random question but does anyone have a used Macbook for sale in or near Chiang Mai?Nothing in the classifieds so thought I'd ask Where can I look for one locally? I don't see them come up second-hand very often. Have you thought of getting a MiniMac and using your current keyboard and display, assuming you have them? About the price of a used MacBook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Random question but does anyone have a used Macbook for sale in or near Chiang Mai?Nothing in the classifieds so thought I'd ask Where can I look for one locally? It's not quite local but you can search Pantip in BKK and I see them frequently for sale. Pantip What is your budget? I might have a 2.0 ghz MB Pro 15" I would consider selling so I can upgrade to a new one. Also have you checked the older new models sold by the MacZone? They seem to have some good deals. That might be your best bet because the used market for Macs does not depreciate like in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosacao Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Random question but does anyone have a used Macbook for sale in or near Chiang Mai?Nothing in the classifieds so thought I'd ask Where can I look for one locally? Hi, I've been thinking about selling mine, white macbook, microprocessor Speed: Intel 1.83 GHz, Memory: 1.25 GB, hard disk: 160 Gbites, also runs windows and has a lot of software, send me a pm if interested and we talk more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigh123 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Cheers for the advice guys. I was told to look on ebay as they're alot cheaper in the u.s. There alot to choose from at good prices so think ill go for one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Cheers for the advice guys.I was told to look on ebay as they're alot cheaper in the u.s. There alot to choose from at good prices so think ill go for one of them. Expect to pay heavy duty even for a second hand one, if you are considering having it shipped to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigh123 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Cheers for the advice guys.I was told to look on ebay as they're alot cheaper in the u.s. There alot to choose from at good prices so think ill go for one of them. Expect to pay heavy duty even for a second hand one, if you are considering having it shipped to Thailand. I've heard they just make the duty up depending on what the item is. Is this true? If not then how much do you think duty would be on a macbook worth 16,000baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I've heard they just make the duty up depending on what the item is. Is this true?If not then how much do you think duty would be on a macbook worth 16,000baht? Althought the Thai customs have categories for duty on imported items, they never seem to adhere to these, and can be open to negotiation. If you happen to ship it via DHL, they will not deliver it until you pay them the duty anyway. Maybe a call to DHL, and ask them what the duty will be on that figure, then you have an idea. Possibly it might be worth paying the extra, and buying one locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I think we mac lovers have been in the same boat at sometime. Sure you can buy it on Ebay etc but after shipping costs, duty, potential for damage or loss and the possiblitity you might have an issue and need to return it then buying in SEA can make much more sense. If you can get someone to bring it to you on the airplane then that would be the ticket. Also I have had things shipped air mail registered and they have sailed thru customs but its a sizeable gamble for sure with a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosacao Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'm in the import / export business here and I can surely say that it's a big gamble guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigh123 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Is there a translation for macbook/apple laptop written in Thai? Edited September 29, 2009 by pigh123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunreader Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Cheers for the advice guys.I was told to look on ebay as they're alot cheaper in the u.s. There alot to choose from at good prices so think ill go for one of them. They are a lot cheaper in the states....don't forget you can claim the tax you pay back at the airport (if you have a non american passport) making it an even better bargain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 If you like to shoot craps, go ahead and make a deal through ebay or arrange for some buddy to stuff a used computer into his carry on. Good luck! At the very least, what a bother! What is your time worth? Suggestion: Deal locally with the Apple people in town, not someone you meet casually here. Still too expensive? Hey, go for a PC! Lot's of them around. And save big time with a pirated Windows 7! Happy computing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 you could try the computer malls north side of the moat near ram. heaps of used laptops. can't say whether they had macbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Carfour near Sansai have a display model macbook for sale at around 25k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy123 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just buy a new one from the apple store thailand. If you second hand one breaks down then it will probably end up costing the same as a new one anyway. I don't recommend buying through the local resellers, its the same price as online usually, but it just goes through the hands of local thai people instead of coming direct from singapore via dhl (Apple already pays customs or whatever). Though if you buy from the apple store, you can't claim the VAT back, becuase they arn't registered in the tourist program. The Windows 7 copies arn't dodgey atm, they are a pre relase/beta version of Windows 7. And a whole lot more stable that Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigh123 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 After all the good advice from this forum I am now typing this on a new macbook from the istudio shop Very Happy! Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 You can order online from the Thai online Apple store. They deliver by DHL in a few days and you can get an educational discount if you are a student/parent of student, teacher etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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