Should I import a PS3?

[ferret1094]

tmbh said:

ferret1603 said:

I live in the UK where there's no BC and they're extremely expensive. A friend is going to the US and has offered to bring stuff back so I'm thinking about a 60gb PS3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of importing? So far I have:

Advantages:

• Much cheaper
• Games are region free

 

Disadvantages:

• Can only play US/Jap Blu-Ray discs
• BC with US games only

 

Any others? What's the situation with using the store and home in a foreign country?

There is a very good chance that you WILL HAVE to pay import tax/custom fees!! Goods over a certain value are vulnerable to it. For example if you import a DVD costing over £17.99 you will pay fees.

Stiil it could work out cheaper than buying from UK, check with custom and exports.

Edit: Probably best not to post what I just did on a public forum! TBH I think I'm probably going to wait til there's a proper UK release of a decent PS3 so I don't have to import all the PS2 games and Blu-Ray discs.