Nintendo DS Lite, DSi & 3DS XL (merged threads)

luxor4t

If you do 'grabbit' from an overseas site please expect to pay import duty - my son's Playasia DS lite just cost £35 in duty!

jaks111

hi all im looking to buy a black ds lite reasonable priced any ideas on the cheapest thanks

jackie

any message s can you send them through my messages as im not to good on here as im pretty new and i may not find them

thanks again

millsmum

hi is the ds region specific or not as I am now looking at buying one from the states?

Tojo_Ralph

millsmum wrote: »

hi is the ds region specific or not as I am now looking at buying one from the states?

Not region specific, i.e. Multiregion, however you will need to buy a UK charger.

To be honest, if you are buying from the States rather than picking up in person or a friend hand carrying home, the saving is only in the region of £20. ($129.99 (£75) + £5 Charger) and you may well get hit by Import Duty.

Lilypad_2

I bought several DS's from Hong Kong just before Christmas (I sold my old one on ebay for twice what I paid for it 2 years ago! I love that Christmas desperation)

I used games-asia (slow to send but when I sent them an email they admited they had 'forgotten' to send it and it arrived 2 days later. No import duty, they marked it as a gift and at a low cost). Have ordered from them again, sent an email 3 days after my order was placed to make them send it and they did. Good company and fast, but only if you tell them to send it it seems lol.

My dad bought a couple from renchi (also in Hong Kong) but was got by the import duty. You can have them mark it down in cost but if it gets lost then they will only refund you the % you asked them to mark it down to.

Best thing about buying from Hong Kong (or the States for that matter) is the colour choice and the fact that you don't have to wait for stock or pay stupid UK prices.

I can't believe that in the US you can pick one up for £65. It's insanity.

jaidenslot

i bought a crimson and black from ebay on the 18th need it for 30th and just received ebay today(25) to say its out of stock:mad:

don't know what to do now as daughter has her heart set on one, can get buy it now in uk but charging hellish prices

help!!!!!

Lilypad_2

jaidenslot wrote: »

i bought a crimson and black from ebay on the 18th need it for 30th and just received ebay today(25) to say its out of stock:mad:

don't know what to do now as daughter has her heart set on one, can get buy it now in uk but charging hellish prices

help!!!!!

How irritating!!

RenChi have got them in stock for £95. Several postage options - not that expensive. Arrives within 3 days. Somtimes gets import duty slapped on but I think this is a hit and miss. Still works out cheaper than those UK ebayers IMO.

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Oh and you'd have to get a UK charger, cost about £4.

jaidenslot

I have just had to buy from a uk seller who posts using special delivery to guarantee my daughter has it on her birthday on wednesday but it has cost me an extra £30! If i'd had the time i would have bought elsewhere.

Is it games asia or gadget asia? and did you choose the free delivery or pay extra? I notice the ones paying extra seem to get the customs charges.

Gadget asia accepts paypal so surely you could choose the free delivery and if it doesn't arrive claim through paypal.

I need to get an ice blue one for my other daughter in march, after the disaster of this one i think i better get ordering

Lilypad_2

jaidenslot wrote: »

I have just had to buy from a uk seller who posts using special delivery to guarantee my daughter has it on her birthday on wednesday but it has cost me an extra £30! If i'd had the time i would have bought elsewhere.

Is it games asia or gadget asia? and did you choose the free delivery or pay extra? I notice the ones paying extra seem to get the customs charges.

Gadget asia accepts paypal so surely you could choose the free delivery and if it doesn't arrive claim through paypal.

I need to get an ice blue one for my other daughter in march, after the disaster of this one i think i better get ordering

I ordered using games asia - once free delivery, once paying extra. To be honest I don't think it matters which (speed wise).

If using them I'd order, wait 2 days then email them. It should arrive 3 days after if you give them a kick lol.

Renchi are reliable - but had to pay import duties.

(There are many other sites working out of Hong Kong but these are the best I found)

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jaks111

im looking for a black ds lite with the assesories for a birthday present any one know where they have them in stock and a good price

thanks jackie