I need to RMA back my OCZ Vertex SSD as its failed while installed inside my Mac Pro. There is no OCZ facility in Australia , so I have to ship it back to their Taiwan facility.
I'll need to insure as it cost me $1300 AUD for the SSD. I have to pay for shipping to them (OCZ policy) so want to keep my costs down (they will pay for return). If you are in a country without a local facility you're at a disadvantage to those based with OCZ facilities = going to cost you out of your own pocket
I suspect UPS/Fedex will be very expensive, any ideas if there is a better way to ship but with a reliable company, insured and trackable online.
Also wondering if I'll get hit when they send it back, with GST, as normally good over $1K get GST added. Don't see why GST should be paid a second time . Will OCZ mark on the item "Return for repair" or something equivalent so the customs guys know not to charge GST?
Any recommendations and advice appreciated
I'll need to insure as it cost me $1300 AUD for the SSD. I have to pay for shipping to them (OCZ policy) so want to keep my costs down (they will pay for return). If you are in a country without a local facility you're at a disadvantage to those based with OCZ facilities = going to cost you out of your own pocket
I suspect UPS/Fedex will be very expensive, any ideas if there is a better way to ship but with a reliable company, insured and trackable online.
Also wondering if I'll get hit when they send it back, with GST, as normally good over $1K get GST added. Don't see why GST should be paid a second time . Will OCZ mark on the item "Return for repair" or something equivalent so the customs guys know not to charge GST?
Any recommendations and advice appreciated