Thread: Costs of computer + electronic gear in Thailand vs. US

^ nobody is buying TF anymore, I was told that the "French" seeds needed to "replace" stocks have run out or are no longer imported (tax issue I reckon), so now it's simply local meat being sold at a premium with the TF label

gotta love Thailand,

thanks folks, very helpful!

Originally Posted by blackgang

Originally Posted by Timber

I have aged some good ones from NZ from pan foods.

I getting some 21 day aged striploin frm SFS for 430 a kilo 3 cm cut for me. Cut it with a fork.
But thats the only stuff they age,, too fucking bad too.

Makes me hungry ... had to much meat last week so tonight I'll keep for vegetable homemade soup.

Originally Posted by dotcom

BUT Thailand get new product 6 months to a year QUICKER than US. Game consoles are a good example.

PS3 and Xbox 360 were months behind in arriving here, and I'm not even sure they are even officially released in Thailand. I bought my Xbox 360 in Aus for $250 (about 7500thb) 2 years ago. They are still wanting 10,000thb+ for them in Thailand even now. 4000thb for a 120GB HDD for xbox 360 in Panthip Plaza. Got it on eBay for A$69,95, less than half price.

Mobile phones and digital cameras are available several weeks earlier in the UK, my friend brings them across to Thailand and flogs them 'cos they are not available yet.

Originally Posted by dotcom

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Cameras, Monitors, etc., all cost more in LOS. But, even if it where the same price what happens to returns/warrantees if the deal goes sour? Also, consider voltage. Can a monitor handle 230 and 120vac? I know a PC can be switched, something else that may need checking if you intend to bring it back to the States.

Agree with that. Leaving phones aside - yeah newegg etc are lower priced. BUT Thailand get new product 6 months to a year QUICKER than US. Game consoles are a good example.

Mobile phones from the big makers are another, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC. We get them a long way ahead of USA. And we get to choose our service provider.

Computer syuff is maybe 20 % more expensive. No big deal to me. I like being able to plug it into the wall. Samsung fixed my monitor; free; no questions asked.

As far as phones go, I-Phone is much more expensive in Thailand compared to the US. Also, beware of any products coming "QUICKER" and cheaper! You get what you pay for! Copies are more abundant is Asia compared to the US. IMHO do your homework prior to purchasing something abroad and don't buy compulsively!

Loads of bottom end makes here, prices to match.