I'm going to Mexico, and I want a new Ipod!

December 12, 2006 10:39 PM

Would I be able to purchase an 80 Gig Ipod more cheaply in Mexico City than in the US?
posted by theperfectcrime to Shopping (9 answers total)

no
posted by Señor Pantalones at 10:45 PM on December 12, 2006 [1 favorite]

No direct knowledge myself, however this guy was asking folks who were planning to visit Mexico City to bring him a computer as the US price was cheaper.

If Mexico City is anything like London then you're almost always better off purchasing in the US - at least for Apple hw. Not sure if this is true in general, as I don't really use anything other than Macs.

Best of luck!
posted by Mutant at 10:47 PM on December 12, 2006

I think, of all people, someone named "Senor Patalones" would know whether or not you can get an iPod cheaper in Mexico City :P
posted by carpyful at 10:51 PM on December 12, 2006

Mexico has a 15% VAT-like IVA tax too. While it's included in the sale price, Apple usually bumps their prices to compensate.
posted by smackfu at 6:55 AM on December 13, 2006

No. They are way more expensive here in Mexico.

I think the stores have to pay import taxes, so most electronic products are more expensive than in the US.

The exception might be Cancun, where the IVA tax is 10%, not 15%, but I'm sure the import taxes and expensive tourist stores will bump the price even higher.

I really need a new computer, but I'll wait until I go to the US to buy my MacBook Pro. I think I'll save about $300.
posted by clearlydemon at 7:05 AM on December 13, 2006

Also, I haven't seen the 80GB iPods in stores. A 60GB video iPod (which is an old model) is $442 in one store. Ouch.
posted by clearlydemon at 7:12 AM on December 13, 2006

I think, of all people, someone named "Senor Patalones" would know whether or not you can get an iPod cheaper in Mexico City :P

It would appear that he does, actually.
posted by danb at 7:33 AM on December 13, 2006

The exchange rate was better in July. You missed the boat on that.
posted by JJ86 at 7:48 AM on December 13, 2006

I used to work room service in a swank hotel in Miami. Guests would routinely come to visit from central and south america and absolutely fill their rooms with electronic gadgets that they'd buy in the US and either ship back or carry back home with them. Literally piles of boxes. It must be a lot cheaper here.
posted by jeff-o-matic at 8:34 AM on December 13, 2006