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daleyusof · « **on:** July 12, 2011, 01:06:54 PM »

Fellow watch lovers,

Have any of you had any experience purchasing an Omega watch or any watch via online purchase from the internet? I am planning to buy my first Planet Ocean 42mm from [No mention of commercial site- Mod] for USD3,003 including shipping and insurance. How do is it tax and what is the steps like? Anyone?

I checked with the ADs here and the price is around RM13,000 with limited discount of 10% only.

Regards,
Dale

tcboy · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:16:56 PM »

Always buy from a site you can trust, especially if it is an overseas website. Certain indicators like their profile, 'ebay power seller', feedback, awards and acceptance of Paypal are positive indicators it is a reliable e-seller.

In regards of tax, it depends on how it is shipped. I have purchased many items from US, Japan and UK before, watches included. If you shipped via courier like Fedex or DHL, you are 99% surely to be taxed. But I have escaped tax before because the seller declare it as 'Watch for repair'. Not sure if it still works now.

If you shipped via US Priority Mail or EMS, you may have chances to escape tax because Pos Malaysia checks at random. However, if you declare the item at RM 10,000, sure kena wann! If the seller declare the item less than RM 500 and as 'Gift'; you will not be taxed BUT that will limit your insurance to RM 500.

So, there's some risk involved before and after the buying process online.

Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase!

ck77 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:27:31 PM »

watches are tax free here.

mnazri.tan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:33:41 PM »

where got tax....dont worry

anyway some tips
a) since it is not cheap...best to get insurance....
b) pay pal one of the best payment method...u can lodge complaint if anything happened and can get your money back
c) Buy from reputable website....do your homework....since we cant mention the website here...do pm to some of the people u know here... i have some experience buying from website....u can pm me also
d) if u buy from ebay...feedback may not be real....be aware...seller can buy feedback ...they have their way....so be carefull
e) my experience , i bought about 10 watches from internet....no problem....

tcboy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:42:02 PM »

Quote from: ck77 on July 12, 2011, 03:27:31 PM

watches are tax free here.

watches no tax? my bad..... and I get taxed for buying Star Wars figurines!!

hanz079 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:48:41 PM »

In my younger days when I got the sneaker bug, I got taxed for buying kicks... damn sien but did not care coz too gila shoes liao...
Until now, I have around 20+ pairs still boxfresh and unworn... if I wear 1 pair a year, it will last me until retirement...

meoramri · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:07:24 AM »

Quote from: daleyusof on July 12, 2011, 01:06:54 PM

Fellow watch lovers,

Have any of you had any experience purchasing an Omega watch or any watch via online purchase from the internet? I am planning to buy my first Planet Ocean 42mm from [No mention of commercial site- Mod] for USD3,003 including shipping and insurance. How do is it tax and what is the steps like? Anyone?

I checked with the ADs here and the price is around RM13,000 with limited discount of 10% only.

Regards,
Dale

Hi, just wanted to highlight to you that you may want to continue shopping in KL first for prices. I just got the Planet Ocean with a AD in midvalley last week with a good discount..way above the standard 10% you mentioned. Bought it for my wife four 16th wedding anniversary. If you are persistent, some of them may give you discount above the standard. This is the one that I got.

wfei233 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:23:42 AM »

Hi,

Can pm me on which AD did you get the watch from and what was the discount you got? Thanks in advance

Quote from: meoramri on July 13, 2011, 07:07:24 AM

Quote from: daleyusof on July 12, 2011, 01:06:54 PM
Fellow watch lovers,

Have any of you had any experience purchasing an Omega watch or any watch via online purchase from the internet? I am planning to buy my first Planet Ocean 42mm from [No mention of commercial site- Mod] for USD3,003 including shipping and insurance. How do is it tax and what is the steps like? Anyone?

I checked with the ADs here and the price is around RM13,000 with limited discount of 10% only.

Regards,
Dale

Hi, just wanted to highlight to you that you may want to continue shopping in KL first for prices. I just got the Planet Ocean with a AD in midvalley last week with a good discount..way above the standard 10% you mentioned. Bought it for my wife four 16th wedding anniversary. If you are persistent, some of them may give you discount above the standard. This is the one that I got.

daleyusof · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2011, 08:09:29 AM »

Thanks for the invaluable feedback guys....looks like the best bet is to try buying it online since is still way cheaper than here and there is no taxes involved..

rusminag · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2011, 08:14:04 AM »

Quote from: daleyusof on July 13, 2011, 08:09:29 AM

Thanks for the invaluable feedback guys....looks like the best bet is to try buying it online since is still way cheaper than here and there is no taxes involved..

Watch in Malaysia is Tax Free.... Most people come to Malaysia because we are offering low if not the lowest price in the World.

besview · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2011, 08:42:08 PM »

Bought dozens shipped via fedex/USPS ..so far so good..no tax as it Malaysia is a tax free haven for timepieces

shahkl2u · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:37:13 AM »

Quote from: rusminag on July 13, 2011, 08:14:04 AM

Quote from: daleyusof on July 13, 2011, 08:09:29 AM
Thanks for the invaluable feedback guys....looks like the best bet is to try buying it online since is still way cheaper than here and there is no taxes involved..

Watch in Malaysia is Tax Free.... Most people come to Malaysia because we are offering low if not the lowest price in the World.

Yeap Malaysia offer low price on watch coz no tax but for foreigner their money is higher than us.. so exchange rate for them is better so they find cheap here. Did try to get my favorite watch last week go that AD place and find out online more cheaper instead the promoter give only discount 10%. Did ask the promoter why price so high as Malaysia no tax on watches... he just smile and said here warranty 2 years and easy for you to send for repair and bla bla. So what the point of NO TAX !!!

engkow · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:58:54 AM »

bought watches from e...,some imitation / or not as description had to sent back, pay-pal got my money minus postage.
alway be careful.

daleyusof · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2011, 01:47:09 PM »

My online purchase of Omega Planet Ocean just arrived this morning...i wired my payment to them last Thursday. Just sharing my experience and i have to say that i'm quite impressed...i would definitely purchase it online again in the future, especially if the price difference is 30% or more.

shamtv2555 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2011, 03:11:06 PM »

Quote from: hanz079 on July 12, 2011, 03:48:41 PM

In my younger days when I got the sneaker bug, I got taxed for buying kicks... damn sien but did not care coz too gila shoes liao...
Until now, I have around 20+ pairs still boxfresh and unworn... if I wear 1 pair a year, it will last me until retirement...

sure o not 20+ pair....or more...........

siodee · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2011, 07:29:46 AM »

Quote from: daleyusof on July 18, 2011, 01:47:09 PM

My online purchase of Omega Planet Ocean just arrived this morning...i wired my payment to them last Thursday. Just sharing my experience and i have to say that i'm quite impressed...i would definitely purchase it online again in the future, especially if the price difference is 30% or more.

Bro, can PM the info

meoramri · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2011, 07:55:24 AM »

Congrats daleyusuf. You will love the watch - even now, I envy the watch on my wife's hand (which I bought her by the way, hehehe)

asar · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2011, 07:01:58 PM »

Quote from: mnazri.tan on July 12, 2011, 03:33:41 PM

where got tax....dont worry

anyway some tips
a) since it is not cheap...best to get insurance....
b) pay pal one of the best payment method...u can lodge complaint if anything happened and can get your money back
c) Buy from reputable website....do your homework....since we cant mention the website here...do pm to some of the people u know here... i have some experience buying from website....u can pm me also
d) if u buy from ebay...feedback may not be real....be aware...seller can buy feedback ...they have their way....so be carefull
e) my experience , i bought about 10 watches from internet....no problem....

hi bro, mind pm me where u bought watches online. thanks

thammade · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:15:41 PM »

I'm a newbie in watch world...senior, pls pm me d online purchase address. Thx

watchmanu · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:35:58 PM »

Quote from: daleyusof on July 18, 2011, 01:47:09 PM

My online purchase of Omega Planet Ocean just arrived this morning...i wired my payment to them last Thursday. Just sharing my experience and i have to say that i'm quite impressed...i would definitely purchase it online again in the future, especially if the price difference is 30% or more.

dude, please pm me the online information. thanks.

DT · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2011, 10:34:17 PM »

Guys i came across this website [No mention of commercial sites - MOD] that sells Panerai watches... Has anyone bought Panerai from this site ? Is it realiable ? Many thanks..

fistball · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2011, 07:28:15 AM »

i guess lower than 5k, u can buy online. I always stick to this rule for watch purchasing ....

somehow, so far so good in acquiring the watch online........fingers crossed....

wah 20 pairs of untouched shoes, that i am impressed~

Gigi · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2011, 06:04:40 PM »

The 2nd hand watch shop mate of who is trying to get a Hublot for a customer here end up getting a lemon after paying for a VERY big sum in ee bay

skccks · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:35:28 PM »

hi, anyone here got experience with Google Checkout to buy watch onlice?

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