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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby fokhan_96 » November 18th, 2022, 10:54 am

12 TVs !!!
Ok i still trying to figure out why soo much people buy TVs online. According to websourse website...

"
We double-inspect all televisions to verify their integrity. This incurs a US$30 fee but allows us to improve the safety of shipping these extremely fragile items.

Unless otherwise advised we temporarily stop 50-inch and larger televisions in Miami to offer you the option of having these items secured in a crate before continuing the shipping process. Crating will incur an additional fee of US$130 and adds 50-55lbs to your shipment (may be more depending on the size of the TV).
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So by the time that TV landed you paying ALOT to clear that !

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby maj. tom » November 18th, 2022, 11:07 am

that extra USD $160 before duties and taxes and even shipping (plus more weight) doesn't make sense.

The Latin American TV models aren't going to be that different, nor is it like buying a computer monitor.
And the warranty can hardly be honored without a whole new set of extra shipping and costs again.

Pricesmart for TV yes.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Chimera » November 18th, 2022, 11:21 am

yeah a good few times when i see deals on amazon i work out the price for tvs VS buying locally

only on big tv's 75 inch and up you might save a few thousand

otherwise the most you saving is a 500 to 1000 and then warranty is a big issue

on monitors its a big difference though, no vat, opt or duty on monitors
just freight

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The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby MaxPower » November 18th, 2022, 11:34 am

pugboy wrote:no wonder we are where we are


So long now?

Trinis are a failed people in a failed country and they deserve as such.

That’s exactly what they get and how they will be treated because of their typical mentality.

If you want to be a lawless, INconsiderate, IGnorant and a IRresponsible population….then as Trinis sing and chant…….TAKE bamboo.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Chimera » November 18th, 2022, 11:36 am

max you know you cant talk about lawless considering your support of the illegal venezuelans

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Dave » November 18th, 2022, 11:39 am

Is the pot calling the kettle black as usual?

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby SuperiorMan » November 18th, 2022, 11:57 am

MaxPower wrote:
pugboy wrote:no wonder we are where we are


So long now?

Trinis are a failed people in a failed country and they deserve as such.

That’s exactly what they get and how they will be treated because of their typical mentality.

If you want to be a lawless, INconsiderate, IGnorant and a IRresponsible population….then as Trinis sing and chant…….TAKE bamboo.


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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby MaxPower » November 18th, 2022, 12:15 pm

Phone Surgeon wrote:max you know you cant talk about lawless considering your support of the illegal venezuelans


Phone,

The illegal Venezuelans are here because of their economic crisis. Their lives and homes have been destroyed.

Understand the role that humanity plays in this tragic situation.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby MaxPower » November 18th, 2022, 3:20 pm

Ok so back on topic,

Has everyone completed their online shopping?

Now is the time, not in a month.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby X_Factor » November 21st, 2022, 9:02 pm

^everyone waiting for friday/weekend

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby redmanjp » November 21st, 2022, 9:33 pm

Phone Surgeon wrote:yeah a good few times when i see deals on amazon i work out the price for tvs VS buying locally

only on big tv's 75 inch and up you might save a few thousand

otherwise the most you saving is a 500 to 1000 and then warranty is a big issue

on monitors its a big difference though, no vat, opt or duty on monitors
just freight



hmm. thinking of getting that instead of a tv- but need 1 with audio that have both a vga and hdmi port- so i can connect to a laptop as well as a digicel play tv box. so i would switch from computer to cable tv.
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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby maj. tom » November 21st, 2022, 9:36 pm

a simple VGA to HDMI adapter is like $10 to 15 USD

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby redmanjp » November 21st, 2022, 9:38 pm

maj. tom wrote:a simple VGA to HDMI adapter is like $10 to 15 USD


the hdmi is for the digicel play box not the laptop.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby paid_influencer » November 21st, 2022, 10:10 pm

most monitors come with multiple hdmi ports, so just plug in from the digicel box and switch away

getting one with vga gonna be a little harder. most switched over to hdmi, displayport and/or usb-c (thunderbolt).

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Musical Doc » November 22nd, 2022, 8:54 am

Have some car clips that I occasionally buy 3 packs at a time. When shipping with websource, it was 0.5lbs because its very light. Shipped same 3 packs with jetpak. I'm seeing they have the weight as 2lbs... interested to see the charges whenever it reaches

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Chimera » November 22nd, 2022, 10:50 am

redmanjp wrote:
Phone Surgeon wrote:yeah a good few times when i see deals on amazon i work out the price for tvs VS buying locally

only on big tv's 75 inch and up you might save a few thousand

otherwise the most you saving is a 500 to 1000 and then warranty is a big issue

on monitors its a big difference though, no vat, opt or duty on monitors
just freight



hmm. thinking of getting that instead of a tv- but need 1 with audio that have both a vga and hdmi port- so i can connect to a laptop as well as a digicel play tv box. so i would switch from computer to cable tv.



once the monitors cross 32" they start to get insanely expensive

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby NR8 » November 22nd, 2022, 11:42 am

Received in Miami Oct 27. Jetpak MC.
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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby st7 » November 22nd, 2022, 1:44 pm

how much does it cost to ship a TV with sea-freight though?

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby MaxPower » November 23rd, 2022, 9:50 am

Hi Team,

How is everyone doing in this inclement weather?

Great news folks, the Jetpak Miami warehouse would be closed this Thursday and Friday (24th/25th) for the Thanksgiving holiday. The operating staff can get this time off to spend time with their friends and families.

Unfortunately, processing of your packages may be delayed.

Have a great holiday.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Musical Doc » November 23rd, 2022, 10:49 am

MaxPower wrote:Hi Team,

How is everyone doing in this inclement weather?

Great news folks, the Jetpak Miami warehouse would be closed this Thursday and Friday (24th/25th) for the Thanksgiving holiday. The operating staff can get this time off to spend time with their friends and families.

Unfortunately, processing of your packages may be delayed.

Have a great holiday.


Bah humbug lol

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Musical Doc » November 23rd, 2022, 11:05 am

So Jetpak processed another one of my packages in Miami. This exact thing usually weighs 3lbs when shipped with websource but they put it as 5lbs and also classed it as a Tool, even though it is LED Lights and I prealerted and uploaded my invoice. Both errors have the potential to affect customs charges in a negative way.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Chimera » November 23rd, 2022, 11:11 am

call them and tell them immediately so they can reclassify it

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby st7 » November 23rd, 2022, 2:17 pm

st7 wrote:
Dave wrote:For over 20 years.
Excellent for small items given volumetric over physical.
Trincargo is what let me down of late.
st7 wrote:anyone ever used transexpress?


may give them a try then


so i see they work with Trinebox? (i had to upload an invoice to them)

anyway, 3 packages arrived today at transexpress and they were processed right away. charged me for freight already.

will see how long it takes to get here, and overall cost

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Musical Doc » November 23rd, 2022, 3:48 pm

Websource just sent out their cut off date for Christmas packages.. December 15th.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby paid_influencer » November 23rd, 2022, 5:45 pm

Musical Doc wrote:So Jetpak processed another one of my packages in Miami. This exact thing usually weighs 3lbs when shipped with websource but they put it as 5lbs and also classed it as a Tool, even though it is LED Lights and I prealerted and uploaded my invoice. Both errors have the potential to affect customs charges in a negative way.


is it that jetpack is charging u by volumetric weight

but websauce is actual weight?

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Musical Doc » November 24th, 2022, 10:25 am

paid_influencer wrote:
Musical Doc wrote:So Jetpak processed another one of my packages in Miami. This exact thing usually weighs 3lbs when shipped with websource but they put it as 5lbs and also classed it as a Tool, even though it is LED Lights and I prealerted and uploaded my invoice. Both errors have the potential to affect customs charges in a negative way.


is it that jetpack is charging u by volumetric weight

but websauce is actual weight?


Unless I'm mistaken, both of them charge by actual weight

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby Chimera » November 24th, 2022, 10:33 am

I feel jetpack realize they bite off more than they can chew and need to make extra $$ to cover their operating costs.....

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby j.o.e » November 24th, 2022, 11:26 am

Musical Doc wrote:So Jetpak processed another one of my packages in Miami. This exact thing usually weighs 3lbs when shipped with websource but they put it as 5lbs and also classed it as a Tool, even though it is LED Lights and I prealerted and uploaded my invoice. Both errors have the potential to affect customs charges in a negative way.


They classified my iPad as cosmetics although it was pre- alerted. Emailed them and since they were tardy in replying i was charged customs (small money though).
They applied a credit for my account so I’ll be compensated on next purchase

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby redmanjp » November 24th, 2022, 11:46 am

Musical Doc wrote:Websource just sent out their cut off date for Christmas packages.. December 15th.


i think last yr was earlier due to supply chain issues - anyway i not sure if i apply for a cc from RBL it going to be ready in time for me to buy anything this year :roll: haven't bought anything since my visa debit expired which they refuse to renue.

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Re: The Official Skybox Thread: Take 2

Postby gastly369 » November 24th, 2022, 12:32 pm

Websource surprised me with a delivery today yes... Delivered miami 4 days ago and delivered home to me few mins ago

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