Help buying specific item at Distrelec Switzerland or Liechtenstein - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: massivephoton
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2017, 01:32:46 pm
content: Hello readers,I'm from Brazil, and this is my first post here at EEVblog.I already seen a few of Dave's teardowns. Also, I always give negative feedback.Distrelec Europe is making an end of year sale.Unfortunately, the item I'm interested, which matches an equipment I recently acquired, is only available at Distrelec Switzerland orLiechtenstein.I tried to create an account there, but it only accepts local addresses.Also, Distrelec's other countries website, including the international shop, doesn't list the item as available.So, i appreciate if anyone in Switzerland can help buying the item and reposting it thru mail.The item has small size and costs under 100 euros.I can send payment thru paypal, or maybe pay directly via credit card.Please pm me for further details.Regards,

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 22, 2017, 02:02:17 pm
content: Why don't you post a link to the item?

author: glarsson
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2017, 03:59:52 pm
content: Quote from: massivephoton on December 22, 2017, 01:32:46 pmWhy?

author: eeviking
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2017, 04:28:16 pm
content: Quote from: glarsson on December 22, 2017, 03:59:52 pmHint: Dave's T-shirt

author: massivephoton
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2017, 08:11:40 pm
content: Quote from: wraper on December 22, 2017, 02:02:17 pmBecause there's only one item left... Chances are someone reading this thread also think it's a good deal...

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2017, 05:03:54 pm
content: You understand this is about as enticing as a guy in a raincoat asking you to carry a brown unmarked package through customs at the airport, right?

author: massivephoton
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2017, 09:10:16 pm
content: Quote from: Mr. Scram on December 24, 2017, 05:03:54 pmAbsolutely.1st, the guy/girl will know beforehand what's in the package, since he/she will order the item on Distrelec, so no brown package;2nd, I never bought anything from Distrelec, but I assume they don't sell anything illegal, so this info should suffice in itself. Again, no brown package;3rd, export regulations might prevent exporting the item, but since the item is available from the authorized distributors here in Brazil, at a much different price, that's not the case here.4th, I'll still have to pay the import duties (roughly 60%) when the item arrives, and still its seem a great deal.So, in my view the situation has no resemblance to what you suggest.Anyway, thanks for the comment, maybe that's just the impression people have reading the original post.Regards,Merry Christmas,

author: hermit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2017, 10:02:54 pm
content: Your first post to the forum involves people spending their money for you. Ain't gonna happen. You may be honest but you have not proven that here by being a regular contributing member. So even if the package is legit there is still questions. Sorry, I don't see anyone helping you out.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 24, 2017, 10:35:46 pm
content: The only way to be safe assisting your purchase is receiving money by bank transfer of if you pay to distrelec yourself. With paypal you could either claim item was not delivered or make transfer from stolen payment card. In such case, someone who will help will end up without their money. And shipping to Brazil is slow and risky endeavor by itself from my ebay experience. Secrecy about the item does not add credibility to this deal. As of single item left, if this is such a great deal, it will likely sell before you find anyone to help you even without publishing what it is.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2017, 10:46:10 pm
content: Locate a parcel forwarding company in Switzerland. Get a quote to forward the item to you. Order it from Distrelec, delivery c/o your parcel forwarder. Pay pacel forwarder to sdhip it to you.

author: massivephoton
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2017, 11:56:16 pm
content: Quote from: hermit on December 24, 2017, 10:02:54 pmThat was not what I asked for. I left clear I would pay beforehand for the item, via paypal or credit card.While writing the topic, on my mind I was on the risky side, paying for an item which could in fact never arrive.Quote from: hermit on December 24, 2017, 10:02:54 pmWish I could prove you wrong...Quote from: wraper on December 24, 2017, 10:35:46 pmI didn't consider these paypal afterclaims point of view. So I can pay by other means. I didn't suggest bank transfers because the taxes are higher, and it would also imply I'd probably know the helper identity.Totally agree with the slow shipping to Brazil. While I understand your experience says it's risky, I don't remember not receiving an item bought at ebay or other international seller. But I remember waiting six months to arrive.The item still lists as available...Quote from: Ian.M on December 24, 2017, 10:46:10 pmI still can't order it at distrelec, since I have no swiss address to create an account. I'm not sure the parcel forwarding company would make the purchase, but I'll search for options.

author: hermit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 25, 2017, 12:59:18 am
content: Quote from: massivephoton on December 24, 2017, 11:56:16 pmBoth methods of payment that you can get your money back by disputing the transaction and PayPal is notorious for siding with the payer. Like I said, if you were a long time member here that had developed a few friends and connections it would be different. To simply sign up to the forum with the ONLY purpose in mind is to get someone to middle man a transaction for you is bad form and suspicious regardless. You seem sincere enough but who wants to find out the hard way?

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 25, 2017, 01:40:56 am
content: Quote from: massivephoton on December 24, 2017, 11:56:16 pmProbably not risky for you but certainly risky for seller. By that time buyer will already file a claim on ebay or paypal and get the refund, and after some time an item too.

author: massivephoton
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2018, 06:36:54 pm
content: The item still lists as available...Quote from: wraper on December 25, 2017, 01:40:56 amBut if the tracking shows that the item was received, even if later than expected, shouldn't paypal revert the refund, or either at least the item be returned? Sorry, but I have zero experience selling online. Also, I can't comment your personal experience.Quote from: Ian.M on December 24, 2017, 10:46:10 pmFound only one parcel forwaring in Switzerland. While the cost was not prohibitive, it reduces a lot the price performance ratio, so I'll contact them only as a last resort.It seems most parcel forwarding there work the reverse way, bringing items from Germany/France/Italy to Switzerland due to customs/tariffs. Also, some parcel forwarding work for bank documents only, with options to open letters and scan them.Quote from: hermit on December 25, 2017, 12:59:18 amIsn't this dispute risk present on every other paypal transaction out there?

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2018, 07:27:22 pm
content: Quote from: massivephoton on January 04, 2018, 06:36:54 pmOnce the money is refunded, it's gone. Not to say Paypal is on the buyers side. It's the seller who needs to prove he's not an elephant.

author: hermit
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2018, 07:27:55 pm
content: Most PayPal transactions are not with unknown individuals who show up on a public forum with no other intent than to get them involved in a transaction. Whether you are honest or not is far from the point because this is how most scammers operate.