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grossenbol

Nov 22nd 2009 6:38 pm

Wii in a suitcase !

My folks are arriving a week before Christmas and as Amazon are a good bit cheaper for a Wii, we were hoping they would bring it in their case. So are there any restrictions by bringing it in a suitcase eg; is it allowed, if still in bow would tax apply. thx in advance :blink:

Sally Simpson

Nov 22nd 2009 6:46 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

My son carried his PS2 in his hand luggage with no probs.
Not sure where you would stand tax wise though on a brand new one.

moneypenny20

Nov 22nd 2009 7:25 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

I'm sure you'd be fine, it would only be one and a gift at that.

kporte

Nov 22nd 2009 7:40 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

I use my toilet.

moneypenny20

Nov 22nd 2009 7:44 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Quote:

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8118168)

I use my toilet.

You carry your own toilet in your suitcase? A tad impractical if the suitcase is in the hold, surely :sneaky:

kporte

Nov 22nd 2009 7:47 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Quote:

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 8118173)

You carry your own toilet in your suitcase? A tad impractical if the suitcase is in the hold, surely :sneaky:

I have hand luggage too though....

moneypenny20

Nov 22nd 2009 8:03 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Quote:

Originally Posted by kporte (Post 8118180)

I have hand luggage too though....

That holds a toilet? I'm impressed:D Hope it has a secure lid.

sassie

Nov 22nd 2009 8:15 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

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Originally Posted by grossenbol (Post 8118106)

There shouldn't be any problems whatsoever. If in doubt, just declare it, the worst that can happen is you will have to pay a little bit of duty on it. I wouldn't put it in a suitcase though, if you've ever seen the way baggage handlers throw the bags about! it would be a lot safer in your hand luggage.

ronanbrady

Nov 23rd 2009 12:42 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Nearly related query, no point starting new thread, I've seen a Wii game I'd like to bring as pressie for my nephew, cheaper here in Oz than in Ireland, so my question is:

Are games for the Wii regional (as like DVD players are/we) or do they play on consoles regardless of location? :confused:

Thanks guys.

sparkley23

Nov 24th 2009 11:48 pm

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Ive got an Aussie Wii and order games from the UK all the time. They work fine. Much cheaper in the UK. Tho i've heard you can't trade them in at games shops here. Not tried so not sure if that's true

buchanan

Nov 25th 2009 12:00 am

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Wii's in UK and Aus are the PAL version, so there should be no problem with compatability. We bought a Wii in the UK and buy games over here, should not be a problem. If in doubt check the Wii is a PAL one and then check the games.

spalen

Nov 25th 2009 12:25 am

Re: Wii in a suitcase !

Quote:

Originally Posted by grossenbol (Post 8118106)

the tax limit is about 900+$ per person, so they wont have to pay tax.

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