TV and DVD to buy in North Cyprus or England?

jacroy1


Joined: 04/08/2010
Posts: 127

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 15:36

Hi, Help please, thinking of buying a small flat screen TV and a cheap DVD in England to bring over to use in villa. Would they be cheaper to buy in North Cyprus or cheaper in England and would i have to pay any duty.

What do i need to just get basis TV, would i need just a aerial or a small Sat Dish? and how much are they?

Many thanks for you help in advance.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 16:31

Depends on specs I suppose how prices compare between here and UK. Generally, people say it's more expensive here. If you can get them in your case and don't get stopped then no duty! But expect to have to pay it otherwise - make sure you have your receipts to show how much you paid. Alternatively someone might be able to advise whether prices are better if you were to cross to the south and bring back in your car. Again, if not found, no duty, otherwise declare them or wait for them to be found and you'll have to pay some duty (as well as stoppage charges).



When you get a TV there's lots of options. Cheapest way is to get a dish and buy a receiver in an electronic shop in Nicosia (receiver around 60tl), then set it up yourself to pick up whatever satellites are available in your area. We found Bader - Arabic TV with over 300 channels and loads of English films and news. I miss Corrie but can download from t'Internet for free so no problem.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 16:37

Also check out the ad at the top of this screen, looks a good deal.

segmen


Joined: 05/12/2008
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 18:56

Hi jac,

All I can say to you is not worth bringing any tv or receiver from Uk..Not worth the hassle!

Small screen tv? around 600tl in Trnc and probably cheaper in greek side but dont have any idea which shop to send you to...Receiver? as long as you have the dish ( which costs round 60 tl you do NOT need any receiver!!!! All you need is small item ( not so sure what is called but does the same job as that ugly black box) which you put into your scart socket and small wire goes onto you tv...Job done!! ( I bought mine for 120tl)

Micho


Joined: 03/10/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 19:27

HI



I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU BUY A TV AND DVD FROM NORTH CYPRUS!

WE ARE A COMPANY OF 30 YEARS AND WE HAVE OUR OWN SERVICE MEN AND TECHNICIANS.



WHY BUY A TV FROM THE UK AND HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE EXTRA WEIGHT AND CARRYING IT TO AND FROM THE AIRPORTS. PLUS YOU HAVE A CHANCE OF GETTING TAXED! AND WHAT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG!! ARE YOU GONNA CARRY IT ALL THE WAY BACK AGAIN TO GET IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY??



WITH THE COMPETITIVE PRICES WE HAVE , IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?



WE SELL A 26 INCH LCD TV WITH A BUILT IN DVD FOR ONLY 289 POUNDS! THIS INCLUDES 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND VAT!



WE ARE OPPOSITE THE LEMAR IN KARAKUM. WE CAN ALSO DELIVER TO YOUR HOME! PLS ASK.



THANKS

WWW.TECHMAR-ONLINE.COM

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westender


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 328

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 19:51

Been thinking about this myself & have found a 22" with built in dvd player for £150 at Sainsburys. I did bring out a dvd/video player 7 years ago with no problem & know people who have successfully brought out a tv in their hold luggage.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 20:02

Got good price for a t.v. at Arcelik, Kyrenia though it's not a flat screen one.



DVD's are much cheaper back here in U.k and not heavy to pack

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 20:04

Buy the TV from the UK- better value



and buy a multi-std DVD player from a supermarket in Cyprus - it will play your UK and any non region 2 DVDs you may encounter in Cyprus.



You can buy a receiver from Maplin for 27 GBP to receive the free Nilest channels and a 1m dish, (don't go smaller - why ? you'll see when it rains HARD in Cyprus) and LNB for no more than c. 30 Quid ... I'm sure you'd get it fitted for less than 43 quid ...



http://www.maplin.co.uk/b-grade-fortec-star-satellite-receiver-for-free-digital-tv-385031

Micho


Joined: 03/10/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:17

HI



IT IS ILLEGAL TO BUY ELECTRONICS FROM SOUTH CYPRUS ! PLS BE ADVISED!



WE ALSO SELL CRT TV'S. YOU CAN BUY A HITACHI TV FOR 150 POUNDS.



ALSO SELL 22 INCH FLAT SCREENS FOR 215 POUND WITH BUILT IN DVD.

WE SELL WITH 1 YEAR WARRANTY AND WE ARE LOCATED IN GIRNE!



THANKS

YEN

TECHMAR

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