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Thread ID: 66645 2006-03-02 10:00:00 Ipod photo 30GB... cheapest place? hamstar (4) PC World Chat
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435060 2006-03-02 10:00:00 Anyone know a good place to get one of these?

Parallel imported has it for $409.

But whats the deal with parallel imported? Theres no warranty at all huh?

cheers,
hamstar
hamstar (4)
435061 2006-03-02 13:04:00 sorry... thats a 20gb for $409 hamstar (4)
435062 2006-03-02 13:41:00 But whats the deal with parallel imported? Theres no warranty at all huh?



Warranty Policy

Parallel Imported Ltd will fulfil all of our obligations under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993




Parallel Importing and Rights to Redress

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs today reassured consumers that they continue to have rights of redress in respect to parallel imported goods - but there are some important things to know about claiming those rights.

"If something goes wrong with the goods, by law remedies are available from the retailer, importer, or the New Zealand based manufacturer if they were made in New Zealand," says the Ministry's General Manager, Keith Manch. "But people should be aware that if they buy something like a Sanyo product imported by a parallel importer and not the licensed dealer, then their claim would be against either the retailer or the parallel importer, not Sanyo NZ.

Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, all New Zealand based importers (this includes parallel importers) and manufacturers must make sure that the goods they manufacture here, or import into New Zealand:

* are of acceptable quality
* comply with their description
* comply with any express guarantee given by the manufacturer or importer about their performance and the availability of spare parts or replacement goods
* have repair facilities and spare parts reasonably available for a reasonable time (though importers and manufacturers can contract out of this and so it pays to ask when you buy).

In addition, the Consumer Guarantees Act requires retailers to also give a number of guarantees about goods bought for normal household or personal use. For example, they must be of acceptable quality and fit for their particular purpose.

"Consumers should continue to shop smartly" says Mr Manch. "Parallel importing may be undertaken by anyone, from major national chains to fly-by-nighters. This means people should shop around to compare prices and deals, and choose businesses that have an established reputation for quality and after-sales service."

"If a problem develops with goods you have bought and you have not misused them, start by going back to the store you bought them from. You may have the right to a refund or replacement depending on how serious the fault is," says Mr Manch. "If the store has changed hands or is no longer trading, the new owner or receiver should be able to give you the name of the importer or manufacturer."


www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz
Rob99 (151)
435063 2006-03-02 21:07:00 sorry... thats a 20gb for $409
That would be the 4th generation ipod(not video)Dick smiths are clearing them out at $458. There is bound to be other stores clearing them. For the sake of $49 I wouldn't bother with the parrallel imported one. In saying that apple have international warrantys on ipods
plod (107)
435064 2006-03-03 10:57:00 I like the new creative zen vision m.

It sounds much better than ipod and plays more variety of video format than ipods
Ninjabear (2948)
435065 2006-03-03 22:41:00 In saying that apple have international warrantys on ipodsI believe plod is correct. :) maccrazy (6741)
435066 2006-03-06 11:20:00 thanks guys :D hamstar (4)
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