Help calling Apple (Elgato Turbo.264 HD)

[hk1992]

Hi all,
I would like to buy Elgato Turbo.264 HD via Apple Store online, however, the delivery day stated on the site is after 27th, which by then my relatives have already left the US.
So, can anyone help me to call Apple, and ask whether there is stock of Elgato Turbo.264 HD in San Francisco Apple retail stores.
Thank you a lot!

 

[robbieduncan]

The phone number is on the web page. Give them a call.

 

[hk1992]

The phone number is on the web page. Give them a call.

I got this number, but I lived in Hong Kong and my relative does not speak English well. So can anyone do my a favor? Thanks!

 

[GoCubsGo]

Pretty sure a company that sells/ships to many other places outside the US have people who speak your native language quite well.

 

[arkitect]

I got this number, but I lived in Hong Kong and my relative does not speak English well.

You live in Hong Kong?
You want your relatives to buy the Turbo.264 for you in San Francisco?

Why don't you buy the Turbo.264 in Hong Kong? I recently bought my Turbo.264 Kowloon side at Star City…
I am sure it'd be much cheaper than buying it in the USA. It certainly was a hell of a lot cheaper than me buying it in the UK…

 

[hk1992]

You live in Hong Kong?
You want your relatives to buy the Turbo.264 for you in San Francisco?

Why don't you buy the Turbo.264 in Hong Kong? I recently bought my Turbo.264 Kowloon side at Star City…
I am sure it'd be much cheaper than buying it in the USA. It certainly was a hell of a lot cheaper than me buying it in the UK…

Really? But then this is the new version (HD), and I really need it for my work, I don't think they have it in Star City, TST. Anyway, do u have the shop's name?
BTW, Apple US does not sell products overseas, so can anyone just kindly make a call, thanks!

 

[robbieduncan]

so can anyone just kindly make a call, thanks!

I still don't understand why you can't call them? Clearly you can speak (and write) English.

 

[arkitect]

Really? But then this is the new version (HD), and I really need it for my work, I don't think they have it in Star City, TST. Anyway, do u have the shop's name?

Yes, it was the HD.
I remember it was one of the large shops… I also saw it in Windsor House (?) Causeway Bay.
The UK price is about £150 and I paid less than £100 for it in HK.

I'd recommend you call around in Hong Kong and you may even get it tomorrow morning.

I still don't understand why you can't call them? Clearly you can speak (and write) English.

He probably doesn't want to incur an international call carge… although it surely can't be that expensive.

 

[hk1992]

Yes, it was the HD.
I remember it was one of the large shops… I also saw it in Windsor House (?) Causeway Bay.
The UK price is about £150 and I paid less than £100 for it in HK.

I'd recommend you call around in Hong Kong and you may even get it tomorrow morning.


He probably doesn't want to incur an international call carge… although it surely can't be that expensive.

Oh, I didn't know Hong Kong shops import new products that fast and even cheaper than the listed price (Wow!), then I think I should go look around. Anyway, if you remember the shop name, please tell me, thanks!

And btw, you really get my thought, I didn't want to IDD to US just for asking Apple whether they have stocks...

 

[arkitect]

Oh, I didn't know Hong Kong shops import new products that fast and even cheaper than the listed price (Wow!), then I think I should go look around.

You've obviously never heard of the "grey market"
And yes, cheaper because of no/low taxes… as well as the ability to bargain a bit.
Very different from shopping at the Apple store.

 

[hk1992]

You've obviously never heard of the "grey market"
And yes, cheaper because of no/low taxes… as well as the ability to bargain a bit.
Very different from shopping at the Apple store.

I went to Shum Shui Po, Mong Kok and TST today. New Vision's quote is HKD1580 (USD200), more expensive than US. Maybe I will try CWB later.

Anyway, can really anyone kindly call Apple Stores @ (415) 848-4445 / (415) 392-0202 / (415) 242-7890. Please, thanks!