auyongtc

Hi guys, am about to get myself the X50v real soon

Just wondering, how come there's such a big price difference for Dell spare batteries between 2 countries:

Dell US - 1100mAh for USD 49, 2200mAh for USD 99

My country, Malaysia's Dell website -
1100mAh for USD 15.78 (MYR 60)
2200mAh for USD 31.57 (MYR 120)

No wonder you guys are buying 3rd party batteries for lesser price (still more expensive than what I'll be paying for it here)

Any idea why is Dell doing this?

nealh

because they can..US...has deeper pockets???

auyongtc

Then I can easily get batteries off Dell here in my country, and sell to you guys instead... LOL

Anyway, anyone knows what is the make of the batteries sold by Dell?

MrKlaatu

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auyongtc

I mean the battery cell makers... like Sanyo, Sony, etc

MrKlaatu

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You'd probably have to pry that info out of Dell.


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auyongtc

Hmm, come to think of it - if i can get you guys the original battery at a lower price, would you guys be interested?

MrKlaatu

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Run up some numbers, including your profit +S&H +Insurance.
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auyongtc

Well... by comparison of what the Mugen batteries cost...

I can always offer the same pricing USD 29 for 1100mAh, and USD 49 for 2200mAh battery.

Shipping & Insurance to US I will have to check first - but shouldn't be that expensive.

Bear in mind that this would be the original Dell battery bought off my country's Dell website - not any 3rd party compatible batteries

I can accept payment by Paypal.

CalgaryCowboy

It is just a fact of life. Even here in Canada when I buy something from dell you have agree not to export. A few years back when the Candian Dolar was very low (especially imported cars) they had to price to the local market and had very strict non export agreements to keep people from buying them and taking them across the border.

auyongtc

Calgary, so I am not allowed to sell them?

auyongtc

According to my Dell's site:
12. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS

The Customer acknowledges that the Products licensed or sold hereunder, which may include technology and software, are not only subject to the export control laws and regulations of the United States ("U.S.") but may also be subject to the export control laws and regulations of the country in which the Products are received. The Customer agrees to abide by all applicable export control laws and regulations. Under such laws and regulations, the Products purchased may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to restricted end-users or to restricted countries. In addition, the Products may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to, or utilized by, an end-user engaged in activities related to weapons of mass destruction, including but not necessarily limited to, activities related to the design, development, production or use of nuclear materials, nuclear facilities, or nuclear weapons, missiles or support of missile projects, or chemical or biological weapons. The Customer understands that applicable requirements or restrictions may vary depending on the Products delivered and may change over time and that, to determine the precise controls applicable to the Products acquired, it may be necessary to refer to relevant laws and regulations.

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So from what I understand above, AFAIK my country do not have such an export restriction. Furthermore, I am not sending it to restricted countries, nor to aid any development of weapon of mass destruction

What you guys think?

CalgaryCowboy

Don't know about where you are but I must click on "agree not to export" and also the "dell terms of sale". You can do what ever you want but am sure in my case warranties would be void.

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biohzrd

Originally Posted by dell

In addition, the Products may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to, or utilized by, an end-user engaged in activities related to weapons of mass destruction, including but not necessarily limited to, activities related to the design, development, production or use of nuclear materials, nuclear facilities, or nuclear weapons, missiles or support of missile projects, or chemical or biological weapons.

Hmm, I'm an Air Launch Cruise Missile maintainer (Nuclear cruise missiles AGm-86b and AGM-129). I guess dell shouldn't of sold me my x50v? lol

MrKlaatu

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