• SALT@lemmy.my.id
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    1 year ago

    HW price is sucks in many place arround the world rn… I always think, 2nd hand thinkpad will only be my option…

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      1 year ago

      Also, you gotta be careful with macproducts some places.
      Especially if they have export controls (Doubt turkey does, being nato,).

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        1 year ago

        They might have import tariffs though - like Brazil and Argentina.

        Even just paying the extra VAT on imports is painful in Sweden (25%).

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          1 year ago

          well, if it’s your personal mac and you’ll be taking it with you, it’s difficult to see import taxes being a necessary thing.

          It’s more the… if a group of people can’t get “good” hardware because of export controls … legally… some might take a shine to yours.