hardware prices in different countries

[Pyro as Bill]

Bolshack said:

Pyro as Bill said:
Can I ask the South Americans what's to stop 'your favourite aunty in the UK/US' from sending you a cheaper console? Are packages from friends and relatives checked? Surely games must be easy to get through customs.

At $500 a Wii, I'd be tempted to fill my suitcase with a few and take a trip over there.

well, i bought my wii in the us, so i paid half the price i would pay here.

bout your idea, it's not uncommon, at least in my country. People usually buy a vast number of consoles, and sell them for twice the price, after unlocking it of course

Why not have the consoles sent/imported? I can imagine customs taking a close look at a parcel with AMAZON stamped on it but a friendly Ebay seller could make it look like a simple pair of shoes from grandma. Is postage expensive in your country?