buying S4 from the US
buying S4 from the US Posted on: 28.02.2011 by Regan Berzin hiI'm looking at buying of these and seen there a good bit cheaper in the US. I know theres shipping and customs but has anyone found a way around either? its priced around 900euros at the moment but its around 650 euro when u do the exchange if i was to buy from the US. Thoughts? | |
| Hailey Westen 03.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
shipping = 63.90 USD = 45.8454 EUR total before the VAT customs tax charge 963.89 USD or 691.5904 EUR (these are the US/EURO rates at todays rates-back in november (when i ordered mine) the euro was a little stronger) that leaves approx 208 euro in change from the standard Irish retail price to pay the VAT custom tax. also please note DJTT had marked the item at 549.00 USD and i chose express mail at 80.50 USD i payed 119.04 euro tax bottom line, i saved approx 120 euro i believe it was in total. at todays rates and using the same VAT guide line as mine, you would save approx 90 euro buying from DJTT but the tax maybe higher if DJTT dont mark down the price of the item. (i didnt ask them too, they just did it and im truely gratefull they did - but dont know if thats the way it is normally) ps. if i was buying an S4 today, id just go into town and pick one up as there pretty much in stock in the shops now. id pay that extra for the piece of mind to be able to return it if i had too. pps. if you aint sure about spending your hard earned cash on DJ gear , then dont... if you really have the bug then do, if you only believe you have the dj bug then buy something cheaper to see if you dig it. because if you got it, you would sell your granny to get the gear you wanted ill finally add... because i already have an S4 my opinion maybe biased but IMHO the money i spent on the S4 has been money well spent... hope this helps you in your decision |
| Regan Berzin 03.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by IrishBlaggard
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| Tiffanie Lebarron 04.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by scott2211
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| Hailey Westen 02.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by scott2211
haha |
| Hailey Westen 02.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
not like some cross faders that can be to loose or have to much friction. all the faders and other knobs are very good also, except the gain knobs, there is nothing wrong with the quality on them, its just the fact that there endless rotary and almost everyone DOSE NOT like them but we can live with them easy enough, Id prefare a standard style knob on the gains myself, just for the ease of seeing were you are at a glance, but easily worked around by a quick glance at the software... regarding the overall build quality, id say its solid, it aint as solid as my old Vestax VCI 100 but i aint had any issues with the hardware at all. |
| Tiffanie Lebarron 01.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
Im in Kildare man. Im waiting for traktor pro 2 to drop before i get an s4, also new lappy might be on the agenda. S4 or a Xone 4d |
| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by IrishBlaggard
I believe sounds around is rather pricey, was there on Saturday having a browse and the prices are over the average! is there any other DJ stores around man? p.s since u bought your controller from the US did u require anything for it to work over here? |
| Regan Berzin 03.03.2011 | thank u very much for the detailed price breakdown I put a thread on the buy and sell section of this site and got a reply so gonna see how much I get that S4 for! how long have u been djing mate? u play any gigs yet? u practice much? |
| Hailey Westen 03.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
shipping = 63.90 USD = 45.8454 EUR total before the VAT customs tax charge 963.89 USD or 691.5904 EUR (these are the US/EURO rates at todays rates-back in november (when i ordered mine) the euro was a little stronger) that leaves approx 208 euro in change from the standard Irish retail price to pay the VAT custom tax. also please note DJTT had marked the item at 549.00 USD and i chose express mail at 80.50 USD i payed 119.04 euro tax bottom line, i saved approx 120 euro i believe it was in total. at todays rates and using the same VAT guide line as mine, you would save approx 90 euro buying from DJTT but the tax maybe higher if DJTT dont mark down the price of the item. (i didnt ask them too, they just did it and im truely gratefull they did - but dont know if thats the way it is normally) ps. if i was buying an S4 today, id just go into town and pick one up as there pretty much in stock in the shops now. id pay that extra for the piece of mind to be able to return it if i had too. pps. if you aint sure about spending your hard earned cash on DJ gear , then dont... if you really have the bug then do, if you only believe you have the dj bug then buy something cheaper to see if you dig it. because if you got it, you would sell your granny to get the gear you wanted ill finally add... because i already have an S4 my opinion maybe biased but IMHO the money i spent on the S4 has been money well spent... hope this helps you in your decision |
| Regan Berzin 03.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by IrishBlaggard
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| Tiffanie Lebarron 04.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by scott2211
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| Madalene Ranjan 02.03.2011 | Be sure to investigate your local VAT rules and regulations. There are a few countries that charge a very high percentage, but we have sold many many S4's internationally and customers have told me it has saved them anywhere from $100-$400. |
| Hailey Westen 02.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by scott2211
haha |
| Hailey Westen 02.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
not like some cross faders that can be to loose or have to much friction. all the faders and other knobs are very good also, except the gain knobs, there is nothing wrong with the quality on them, its just the fact that there endless rotary and almost everyone DOSE NOT like them but we can live with them easy enough, Id prefare a standard style knob on the gains myself, just for the ease of seeing were you are at a glance, but easily worked around by a quick glance at the software... regarding the overall build quality, id say its solid, it aint as solid as my old Vestax VCI 100 but i aint had any issues with the hardware at all. |
| Regan Berzin 02.03.2011 | thanks scott, glad to hear some good reports. |
| Laronda Lewison 02.03.2011 | Lots of Irish people here! Thought I'd pop in seeing as I live in Kildare. Bought my S4 straight from NI on the original pre-order. Received it as soon as they were released. No problems with it other than my laptop can be a bit slow. Getting a MacBook next though so all's good You won't regret getting one |
| Tiffanie Lebarron 01.03.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
Im in Kildare man. Im waiting for traktor pro 2 to drop before i get an s4, also new lappy might be on the agenda. S4 or a Xone 4d |
| Regan Berzin 01.03.2011 | whats the cross fader like on the S4? and all the knobs and bits in general, people are saying there a bit cheap?! |
| Regan Berzin 02.03.2011 | I didn't know that!! how often u using the S4? Im using the traktor demo here with the laptop and its just so slow, u would def need a controller I believe its times for a trip for capel street tomorrow |
| Hailey Westen 01.03.2011 | i wouldnt buy an S4 from ebay anyways, alot of things on ebay are B grade or refurbished stock, i learn that the hard way a few years back buying a dell laptop |
| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 | recession all cause that! I wouldn't say theres many record stores in Dublin now a days! just a quick on the S4. 870 dollars for the S4 on ebay, shipped from a reputable seller, not a bad deal?! |
| Hailey Westen 28.02.2011 | the S4 comes with plug adapters for all parts of the world. and i dont know of any other stores around myself. there was a few years ago but they have all faded away just like the old record shops |
| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by IrishBlaggard
I believe sounds around is rather pricey, was there on Saturday having a browse and the prices are over the average! is there any other DJ stores around man? p.s since u bought your controller from the US did u require anything for it to work over here? |
| Hailey Westen 28.02.2011 | haha that dj shop aint still there in swords is it ? believe it was opened by the same guys from sounds around, some where near the garrage near the harp i believe it was |
| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 | Nah I'm not, I just guessed u were! I'm in Swords myself man |
| Hailey Westen 28.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by dylanmc111
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| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 |
Originally Posted by Modus Operandi
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| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 | you don't live in skerries do ya? lol anyway by the sounds of it I believe buying local is the way to go... interesting how your S4 wouldn't work then suddenly worked, seems strange?! it sounds like you had a bit of a evening mare situation, I thought it was just "plug and play"?! Do you use it for gigs?! would you use it for gigs? I'm just curious how reliable they are ya know! at least you have it now though mate |
| Hailey Westen 28.02.2011 | i got mine from DJTT because the guy in sounds around couldnt guarantee me one before xmas, so i thought to myself, feck it, ill order from DJTT because if i have to wait i may aswell get the free DVD and save a bit on the over all cost, the custom tax in this country is a complete rip off but i did save a bit. and i also got before xmas but the only way around the tax i see is, if you know someone going over to the states and can get them to pick one up for you. because i dont believe even if the item is marked as a gift that the Irish custom feckers will give a damn and will tax you anyways. [OT] ill a true story... i rang sounds around on the 3th of november asking if the had any in stock and the guy said YES they did, but couldnt say if he would have any in stock at the end of the day because he (like everyone else worldwide) was left short on his orders, he ordered 50 but only got 5, i asked could he hold one for me but he said he couldnt as he had got so few S4s. so i said right, ill get in as soon as i can, so i had to get the train in to the city as im from north county Dublin, (im about 35-40 mins on the train away from city) and im sure you Irish guys know that sounds around is on capel street, well i would normally get off at connolly station and walk trough town to get to capel street, but thought id go one stop further (tara street) as its a little closer (saves a 5 min walk but maybe only 2 mins for a train) anyways i was just out side tara street station and the train stops on the line due to a train failure at the platform and i was stuck on the poxy train for another 20 mins, i wouldnt mind, if i got of at the stop i would normaly get off at i would of walked to the store in 10 mins. by the time i got to the shop the guy had just sold his last S4, like only 10 mins before hand, i was like WHAT. NO FUCKING WAY AHHGGGHHG, i told him, i was the guy on the phone just not so long ago and i was raging, i was FUCKING GUTTED that i had just missed out on an S4, he even showed me the docket with the time on it to prove he just sold it only moments before hand, im telling ya, i was not a happy camper that day, he said if i left a deposit, he would hold one for me, but as i said, he couldnt guarantee this side of xmas or even new years, so i didnt bother, i went home and booked one from DJTT and sat waiting for about a month and boy was it a long month. i had also ordered the flight case from DJTT but due to the production issues with the case at launch, djtt canceled that order and just sent me the S4 other wise i could of been waiting till february for the S4 to be shipped with the case oh and then when i got the S4 i had major driver issues and i was like aaaaaaaaahhh i sat up evening after evening till the early hours trying all sorts of tweeks and stuff to my laptop and nothing worked, then i tried a different soundcard and all was perfect, then for some strange reason, now my S4 works perfect on its own, and i aint got a clue what i did or didnt do to make it all work fine, i did all sorts of tests and it was doing my head in for ages, i was cracking up i tell ya, but now its all sweet... for me it was a very rocky road at the beginning, and i had almost gave up on it but with the help off the DJTT community s i was able to pull trough and express my frustration too (winks at Karlos) if i was in your shoes now, id buy local, at least you get the piece of mind that you can bring it back if you wish or need too. i know 900 euro is alot of money. especially in todays times with recession and all, but considering your getting pretty much the top of the range hardware and software and soundcard package with free upgrade to traktor 2 its a bargain when you compare top of the range CDJs or DVS systems. just ask yourself one question... "is music/djing really my passion?" if the answer is YES, then just get it, you wont regret it... (its not important if your playing to yourself in a room or a big venue full of people,the fact that YOU enjoy it is) ps.hell if you lived anywhere near me it let ya call over for a demo... pps. that wasn't meant to turn into a Essay |
| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 | cheers for the link! it doesn't seem worth it really? I suppose you get the DVD but u also have to wait for it arrive which could take a while |
| Tiffanie Lebarron 28.02.2011 | i'll just leave this here http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=25315 after shipping and custom tax you will be paying around 900 |
| Regan Berzin 28.02.2011 | Ireland |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 28.02.2011 | Erm... where do you live..? |
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