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Alexander Moore67 said:It happened once, but it's over now. There isn't any more....
Alexander Moore67 said:Don't even think about trying to claim a VAT refund if you're going through $2000 or spending over 800 dollars. Customs fees are tied in, and once you cross into Canada, you'll end up paying a 17% sales tax plus customs duties—bringing the total hit to roughly 35%. It simply isn't worth it for anything over 800 dollars; it only makes sense for smaller amounts.
wanderingbison9 said:It’s a different situation for you, isn't it? Since you're living in Canada, being in the US feels a lot like being in Germany—it's all about the logistics. Whether you're actually based in Canada or just there on a temporary visa, you still face the same hurdle: you either have to ship everything back or physically drive yourself down to the retailer or the service center. Either way, it's an extra step you don't need. 🤷
To be honest, I tend to avoid ordering from overseas unless it's through Amazon. They seem to be the only reliable option that ships directly to the US without any hassle. Every time I find a German retailer offering a great price, it inevitably turns out to be some shady scam site.☕
wiredotter14 said:You don't need to consult a friend in Germany; just head over to Idealo or any other price comparison site to check the numbers.
The 4070Ti is starting at $980 including shipping for the Inno3D model, and it's in stock right now.
The only $1,200 model I managed to find is the ROG Strix.
https://www.notebooksbilliger.de/inn...0+ti+x3+788585
https://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich....html?q=4070ti
steelfalcon71 said:There aren't any customs fees since both countries are part of the European Union. I order from abroad all the time. The only issue is dealing with those poorly managed shops that occasionally miscalculate the tax—charging you 25% instead of the standard 19%. If that happens, you just skip them. It’s that simple.
If you buy locally at our domestic prices, are you out of your mind or just throwing money away?
wanderingbison9;96307181 said:What kind of customs fees? 😵
That’s true; once you factor in the sales tax difference and shipping, the total ends up being about the same—unless there are some sudden flash sales. For instance, there were a few days where the RX 6700 was listed at $375, making the final price on Amazon about $403, but now the price has gone back up...
I'm actually based in Canada 😁
But honestly, it all works out to be roughly the same. Once you pay the sales tax, it might even end up being $100 cheaper $67
I was just talking to a friend over in Germany, and they have the 4070 Ti for around $1,100. That means we're paying about $200 more here, which makes sense given that our income levels are significantly higher than theirs 🙂🙂
Besides, AMD has been struggling lately. Their last two series, the 7000 XT and XTX, had massive issues with their cooling systems, so...
wiredotter14 said:Where on earth did you find one for $1,350? 😵😵
For just an extra $200, you could step up to a 7900XTX or a 4080.
In Germany, prices sit around $900–$950, whereas here in the States, they go for $1,000–$1,100.
wiredotter14 said:If both new cards were priced around $900, I’d go with the 3090 just for the Intel memory capacity.
As it stands, I believe opting for the newer card at a $150 premium is actually the smarter move.
Performance-wise they are fairly close; the 4070Ti edges out the 3090 slightly in gaming, landing somewhere in the realm of the 3090Ti. Ray tracing performance is essentially on par with the 3090.
At your resolution, you aren't going to run into any VRAM limitations.
Personally, I would wait a bit—perhaps until the price dips below $900.
steelfalcon71 said:I am having a hard time deciding which of these two options is better:
RTX 4070 Ti vs RTX 3090. The 4070 Ti is more power-efficient, about 10% faster, and would be brand new from a retailer for $950. The RTX 3090 is used but still has 10 months of warranty left, offers twice as much VRAM, and would cost me $800.
My CPU, case dimensions, and PSU aren't issues here. My main focus is gaming and ensuring I can run everything on ultra settings at 3440x1440p resolution for as many years as possible.
I would appreciate any thoughts or reasoning you can provide. Thanks!
wiredotter14 said:Honestly, that just doesn't make any sense. 😵
If I were running my own retail shop, I wouldn't dream of offering cash discounts on custom-ordered items, especially not on high-end custom PCs. People place orders and then simply vanish. I'm sure that's happened more than once.
Or was the intention for them to pay cash upfront before the build even begins?
wanderingbison9 said:@Benjamin Sanders76/">@@Benjamin Sanders76: how do you manage to strip out the initial QUOTE tag every single time? 😬 Please, put in a little effort here; the way you're doing it, even God knows what's actually a quote and what's just your own reply.
wanderingbison9 said:GPU prices have never been lower; if only our procurement departments were more efficient. 😬
velvetlynx3 said:Given that the tech industry has been in a bit of a slump for a while now, I don't really see how prices will drop... unless you're talking about people flipping niche gaming gear...
velvetlynx3 said:I’m expecting everything to climb after the new releases... both prices and stock levels. Looking at what I specifically need, costs have already risen by about 8%...