TV purchase

northernlad


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
15/11/2007 13:41

Could you let me know if it is more cost effective to purchase TV's etc. in TRNC or to bring em with us?

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
15/11/2007 14:02

hi northernland

to tell you the truth it is better to buy a t.v in cyprus because if you do bring a t.v from the u.k you run the risk if getting stoped at customs you getting charged tax on this item (bandroll tax) even thou most electrical stuff are a bit more expensive in cyprus you can get some good deals in lefkosa, if you are going to bring anything electrical bring small things like toasters,kettles etc better idea cos these items in cyprus are quite a lot more expensive

regards

ukturk

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
15/11/2007 15:17

We bought from toros in lefkosa , really quite reasonable we thought, as ukturk implies ,its just as broad as long , and this taking all into account its just as cost effective to buy in nc

simbas

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
15/11/2007 20:08

You shouldnt get charged any more tax if you fly into Larnaca because in EU and you would have paid tax on the TV in the UK anyway.



We bought over a microwave, kettle, toaster and iron which saved us a fortune and we didnt get stopped at all in Larnaca.



TV's and in fact most electrical goods are more expensive in TRNC. Some people do bring TV's over.

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
15/11/2007 20:49

if your tv is second hand you will not be charged any duty

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 00:32

40 -42 lcds similar price as uk, eg Astro famagusta 42in 900, large tv's bit difficult on plane!

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 13:42

UKTurk



What does "Bandroll tax mean"?



Also, you now realise that if you leave this forum, even for a day, the POOOOOOlice will be after you - no rest for the wicket!!!



Regards

grahamlil


Joined: 10/10/2007
Posts: 143

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 15:54

spud1

What makes it second hand, if I bought one 6 months before having it shipped out to TRNC would that constitute as second hand



grahamlil

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
16/11/2007 18:24

hi grahamlil i was told to scratch your plug so it looks second hand i took a portable over in oct i was asked what was in the box i informed them it was a tele they just asked me if it was new i said no they never bothered to look spud1

cyprustom


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
25/09/2008 17:24

Hi Pilgrim, are you saying a 42" lcd flat screen is 900ytl in Astro, famagusta, seems very cheap compared to prices I have seen here, if so did you get the make!! cheers Tom

stanley


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
25/09/2008 17:46

Arcelik do 42 inch lcd's for about £1,000, and if your English bought one goes wrong long way back yto get it fixed.