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buying the IPhone abroad??
I'm going on Holiday to Florida next year and am wondering whether I would be better off buying the new iphone when I am over there?
Is this possible? Would it be cheaper and would it work in the UK (ie. Can I buy just a sim in the UK??)
Any advise would be great, thank you!
Is this possible? Would it be cheaper and would it work in the UK (ie. Can I buy just a sim in the UK??)
Any advise would be great, thank you!
No longer Debt free
EF - £525.27/£1000 New York £0/£1500
SCC- £3000 SL overpayment £2500 M+D - £4000
EF - £525.27/£1000 New York £0/£1500
SCC- £3000 SL overpayment £2500 M+D - £4000
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iphone in USA is much cheaper than iphone in Europe0
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Have a look here http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/
Make sure you get the right model so that the 4G will work correctly back here.
If you scroll down you can see there are actually loads of iPhone 5 models. The 6 looks a bit better as there are only 2 GSM models for the 6 and 6 Plus.0 -
johnunderwood wrote: »iphone in USA is much cheaper than iphone in Europe
Not what the OP asked for is it0 -
I believe iPhones are world phones and not region locked so it shoulf be fine.
It works out about £80 cheaper I believe.0 -
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what about Vat & Import duties if challenged by customs. is it under the allowance amount?0
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Also, prices in the US are always displayed ex local sales tax. That can anything from 6% to over 12% depending on where you are.0
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Thanks for all the responses guys!
I'm going at the end of March!
It seems that there are loads of issues with buying a phone over in America as there are issues with the phones being locked, not being compatable with 4G in the uk etc...
So my new thought is maybe bying it in duty free... although i'm unsure whether this means you have to buy it on the way in or out...!!No longer Debt free
EF - £525.27/£1000 New York £0/£1500
SCC- £3000 SL overpayment £2500 M+D - £40000 -
Duty Free is airport side on the way to the plane .
UK often DSG/ CPW Dixons group .0 -
Remember Duty free is not Profit free!0
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