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MM300 Payment Options

gubble80
MM300 Payment Options
Hi All,



Couldn't resist the poison here and is in the midst to order a MM300 from Higuchi.



Wanted to seek anyone's advice who have bought from overseas using credit card VS using PayPal. The reason is because using credit card got rebate but while I can find out the added sale charge percent, don know how the exchange rate will turn out...



wanted to seek any1's experience in doing so....



Kim xia...
Badern
Re: MM300 Payment Options
I have not bought from Higuchi personally but I know they have proper store.

I would recommend they deduct the amount directly from your CC to avoid PayPal surcharge and inaccurate exchange rate.

Ask Higuchi whether it can be done.
Lgt
Re: MM300 Payment Options
Alternatively, accumulate 10 posts and you will be able to access the market place. There is a online seller that offer a good price, and you don't have to pay shipping and GST. :twisted:
gubble80
Re: MM300 Payment Options
Thanks Guys,



Actually I know of this shaggy deal but still prefer to get thru Higuchi.



Just wondering anyone has bought watches online (e.g. Higuchi) and used credit card? Want to know if you got a big shock when the bills come?



Thanks
Cosmograph
Re: MM300 Payment Options

"gubble80"

Thanks Guys,



Actually I know of this shaggy deal but still prefer to get thru Higuchi.



Just wondering anyone has bought watches online (e.g. Higuchi) and used credit card? Want to know if you got a big shock when the bills come?



Thanks

You won't get a big shock if PayPal & cc as rates are fixed. If you let cc decide, it can be more or less as currency fluctuates daily. No way to predict. It's just like when using your cc overseas. The exchange rate is always not favorable to us consumers but saved from carrying that kind of cash.



Never bought from high hi so I can't say.
Lgt
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Use this link to get a rough estimate of exchange rate with additional 2-3% bank charge. http://corporate.visa.com/pd/consumer_services/consumer_ex_rates.jsp" false;
Evirobie
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Remember to factor in GST as Higuchi tends to declare full value.
roo7
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Just use spots rates and factor 5%, won't go wrong... then factor another 7% for GST.



I highly suggest the local route unless $$ is not a real concern for you.
dragonboat02
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Though I've bought frm Katsu San (Higuchi) b4, I used PP instead of CC coz of its consumer protection in event the parcel gets lost..
cyank79
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I personally prefer CC instead of PP. My PP got hacked and used without my consent... so once bitten twice shy.... :cry:
gubble80
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Many thanks guys for the advice! I will most likely consider whether to go shaggy or higuchi.. Nonetheless i will join the mm300 club very soon
lunarin79
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"gubble80"

Many thanks guys for the advice! I will most likely consider whether to go shaggy or higuchi.. Nonetheless i will join the mm300 club very soon


Shall wait for ur pic Lim :mrgreen:
allanzzz
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i just got a sarb from higuchi recently via cc, seems ok
gubble80
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I'm tore between paying 2.8k locally or paying 3k (with $150 rebate from Stanchart) to higuchi... While knowing everything is the same and only the chop at the warranty card is diff...
Lgt
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"gubble80"

I'm tore between paying 2.8k locally or paying 3k (with $150 rebate from Stanchart) to higuchi... While knowing everything is the same and only the chop at the warranty card is diff...


Don't forget the tax man want a share of your watch from higuchi. If u ask the majority of us here, most will take the cheapest. But if $$ is no concern to you, buy what u like.....the chop at the warranty card. :) But seriously, nobody look at warranty card.
Skyliner23
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"gubble80"

Many thanks guys for the advice! I will most likely consider whether to go shaggy or higuchi.. Nonetheless i will join the mm300 club very soon


Bro, I got mine from higuchi using my Citibank CC and got charge at a very diff rate. I called up Citibank was told that its the way the bank work + higuchi will declare full amount of your purchase so I end up pay more than what I had budgeted. If shaggy is cheaper , better to deal with him in my opinion
gubble80
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"Skyliner23"

[quote="gubble80"]Many thanks guys for the advice! I will most likely consider whether to go shaggy or higuchi.. Nonetheless i will join the mm300 club very soon


Bro, I got mine from higuchi using my Citibank CC and got charge at a very diff rate. I called up Citibank was told that its the way the bank work + higuchi will declare full amount of your purchase so I end up pay more than what I had budgeted. If shaggy is cheaper , better to deal with him in my opinion[/quote]



Thanks Bro, I'm now waiting for the local stock from shag this month end... If don't have I will just PayPal Higuchi Liao hahaha mai tu liao.. Will post unboxing pics here
Aart23
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I'm new in the forum but will like to share ..for those watches able to get locally buy here. As for myself those watches i have are purchased from Japan with some connection & those i like locally seems rare or either expensive. Moreover im kinda particular in those limited models with nice serial nos. Here goes tat i own..



SBBN00E Robert F. Marx

SBBN019 White Dolphin

SBBN021 Blue Ocean

SBBN023 Golgo 13

7549-7010

SCVS013 Blue spark
gubble80
Re: MM300 Payment Options
Hey Guys,



I think I managed to pull it off... Haha escaped the GST "Ma-ta"



Shaggy no stock, so was waiting for the Christmas season to order when it is the busiest for custom.



Now with Singpost courier on the way to my house before 6pm today! :P



Higuchi price is now US$2,480, pay by ur StanChart manhattan card via PayPal can deduct ard 160 sing. If it comes today, all in all it only took 3days from day I ordered.



Cheers and Merry Xmas to all, especially those who passed me info also
gubble80
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Hey guys, singpost has the last laugh... I was made to pay on the spot for the gst when they deliver 10 mins ago.. So those who are planning to escape the charge... Gd luck
gubble80
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Proud to join the club 8-)
TheChef
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"gubble80"

Hey guys, singpost has the last laugh... I was made to pay on the spot for the gst when they deliver 10 mins ago.. So those who are planning to escape the charge... Gd luck


Congrats to you for acquiring such a nice watch.
magna_strike
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"gubble80"





Proud to join the club 8-)


gxgx. your image not working though. haha.. :)
jcsg
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Nice!!