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Old Nov 23rd 2009, 6:38 am
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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
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Old Nov 23rd 2009, 6:46 am
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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.
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I'm sure you'd be fine, it would only be one and a gift at that.
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I use my toilet.
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Originally Posted by kporte
I use my toilet.
You carry your own toilet in your suitcase? A tad impractical if the suitcase is in the hold, surely
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Originally Posted by moneypenny20
You carry your own toilet in your suitcase? A tad impractical if the suitcase is in the hold, surely
I have hand luggage too though....
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Originally Posted by kporte
I have hand luggage too though....
That holds a toilet? I'm impressed Hope it has a secure lid.
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Old Nov 23rd 2009, 8:15 am
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Originally Posted by grossenbol
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
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.
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Default 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?

Thanks guys.
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Old Nov 25th 2009, 11:48 am
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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
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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.
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Default Re: Wii in a suitcase !

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