Comments for Wisetechie Blog : Ctrl your Tech Life http://wisetechie.com/blog India's premier Consumer + Tech blog, 1000+ hits a day ! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Online shopping and getting stuff into India (Customs) by John http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/comment-page-13/#comment-41062 John Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:47:00 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/#comment-41062 After reading your post I wanted to ask if the seller if pricing the item low for saving customs duty. Do they ever provide an Original Bill / Invoice for the same item through another courier or not(for warranty)? Just like in-case of new Debit Card the bank send Card and Password in 2 separate couriers. ***** I know it is kinda off topic, but don't know where else to ask. ***** I want to know if I buy an electronic or kitchenware from US site like ebay or others and the cost is lets say US 100$ and the moment at which I buy it through credit card(cc) the FX rate of Rs. is let say Rs. 48. So will I be paying Rs. 4800 to the credit card company or will there be additional costs like currency exchange rate or taxes or VAT. Is the US $ charged will be FX rate of Rs. at the time i confirmed payment online or the time it is realized at the supplier/seller's account? Also, what is the best way to get it delivered for electronic US post, airmail or courier(UPS, FedEx)? Thanks After reading your post I wanted to ask if the seller if pricing the item low for saving customs duty. Do they ever provide an Original Bill / Invoice for the same item through another courier or not(for warranty)? Just like in-case of new Debit Card the bank send Card and Password in 2 separate couriers.

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I know it is kinda off topic, but don’t know where else to ask.
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I want to know if I buy an electronic or kitchenware from US site like ebay or others and the cost is lets say US 100$ and the moment at which I buy it through credit card(cc) the FX rate of Rs. is let say Rs. 48. So will I be paying Rs. 4800 to the credit card company or will there be additional costs like currency exchange rate or taxes or VAT.

Is the US $ charged will be FX rate of Rs. at the time i confirmed payment online or the time it is realized at the supplier/seller’s account?

Also, what is the best way to get it delivered for electronic US post, airmail or courier(UPS, FedEx)?

Thanks

]]> Comment on Comprehensive Tata Sky Plus HD Review : Installation to Features to Usage of Tata Sky’s HD DVR offering by John http://wisetechie.com/blog/2011/05/26/comprehensive-tata-sky-plus-hd-review-installation-to-features-to-usage-of-tata-skys-hd-dvr-offering/comment-page-1/#comment-41061 John Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:08 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/?p=682#comment-41061 Our society is upgrading old intercom with some new Fiber optics technology. They say it will deliver intercom, internet, cable, security video etc all in one fiber optic wire. It will have an ugly box mounted on a wall in every house. :[ I asked the person working on activating wires / connections if we can have DTH and ISP of our choice and he said yes. Wot I want to ask as im not much aware of this technology is that: 1. Will it make any diff in term of quality of DTH i.e. increase or decrease it? Will it deliver HD quality from a HD DTH? 2. Should go for stand alone installation? If any of you have info abt this technology, please let me know. Thanks Our society is upgrading old intercom with some new Fiber optics technology.
They say it will deliver intercom, internet, cable, security video etc all in one fiber optic wire. It will have an ugly box mounted on a wall in every house. :[

I asked the person working on activating wires / connections if we can have DTH and ISP of our choice and he said yes.

Wot I want to ask as im not much aware of this technology is that:
1. Will it make any diff in term of quality of DTH i.e. increase or decrease it?
Will it deliver HD quality from a HD DTH?
2. Should go for stand alone installation?

If any of you have info abt this technology, please let me know.

Thanks

]]> Comment on The Citibank-Indian Oil co-branded credit card– Useless by John http://wisetechie.com/blog/2012/01/05/the-citibank-indian-oil-co-branded-credit-card-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-41060 John Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:57:03 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/?p=733#comment-41060 This is the case everywhere with Citi Ind Oil(IO) card, even in New Delhi. Most of the time they'll say the swiping mc is not working, not connecting or server down. IO even cheats in terms of quantity in their meter. I use HDFC Titanium and get surcharge waived off same or next day in the bill. I dont worry about 2.5% additional cash back. Coz that too is a gimmick. By the time it is valid to use those points either the schemes has changed or the product not available. Also, BP gives assurance on quantity and you can get it tested. This is the case everywhere with Citi Ind Oil(IO) card, even in New Delhi.
Most of the time they’ll say the swiping mc is not working, not connecting or server down.

IO even cheats in terms of quantity in their meter.

I use HDFC Titanium and get surcharge waived off same or next day in the bill. I dont worry about 2.5% additional cash back. Coz that too is a gimmick. By the time it is valid to use those points either the schemes has changed or the product not available.

Also, BP gives assurance on quantity and you can get it tested.

]]> Comment on How Maruti Service Masters, Okhla Delhi broke my car (Review of Uber-expensive) by Partha http://wisetechie.com/blog/2010/02/19/how-maruti-service-masters-okhla-broke-my-car-uber-expensive-service-too/comment-page-1/#comment-41054 Partha Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:05:07 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2010/02/19/how-maruti-service-masters-okhla-broke-my-car-uber-expensive-service-too/#comment-41054 I also do not trust MSM Okhla. I completely agree with your views about their unprofessional behaviour, rude attitude, and of course, their frank sky rocketing estimates. I have single owner Maruti Uniq of 2008 model and was running it fine. I used to get that serviced at MSM regularly, but had this unpleasant feeling always, but never could realize that others also were feeling the same. During the last paid service, I was told that my car's entire gear box needs change because of loosening of clutch. It was added with their typical fear complex that they have mastered, 'aapki gaadi kabhie bhie dhika de sakti hai'. I am still pondering where to get genuine advise for this problem.!! I also do not trust MSM Okhla. I completely agree with your views about their unprofessional behaviour, rude attitude, and of course, their frank sky rocketing estimates. I have single owner Maruti Uniq of 2008 model and was running it fine. I used to get that serviced at MSM regularly, but had this unpleasant feeling always, but never could realize that others also were feeling the same. During the last paid service, I was told that my car’s entire gear box needs change because of loosening of clutch. It was added with their typical fear complex that they have mastered, ‘aapki gaadi kabhie bhie dhika de sakti hai’. I am still pondering where to get genuine advise for this problem.!!

]]> Comment on Homeshop 18 shopping Review by karthick http://wisetechie.com/blog/2007/09/11/homeshop-18-shopping-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41047 karthick Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:28:27 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2007/09/11/homeshop-18-shopping-review/#comment-41047 Don’t buy any product in home shop 18. They will not deliver the product in time. The service is too bad. If you need a good product and correct timing of delivering of product just go other website. My kind request is that don’t visit home shop 18. There is no safe to the product and I hate this website. They deliver after one month only till they will not send any information about the product. Try other website. Don’t buy any product in home shop 18. They will not deliver the product in time. The service is too bad. If you need a good product and correct timing of delivering of product just go other website. My kind request is that don’t visit home shop 18. There is no safe to the product and I hate this website. They deliver after one month only till they will not send any information about the product. Try other website.

]]> Comment on Online shopping and getting stuff into India (Customs) by Chitvan http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/comment-page-13/#comment-41045 Chitvan Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:45:49 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/#comment-41045 i have bought 5 dresses & a handbag from a uk website (total value of £229)..& from another online shopping store i bought stockings worth £45...& another uk website from whom i bought 4 dresses & a bag, shoes n a pair of stockings...value of £161 (the latter being shipped in two packages)....I am very intrigued to learn if these items (for personal use only) will invite any duty & charges....? if yes roughly how much.... last time i ordered from uk...n the parcel came in fine... would it this time? i have bought 5 dresses & a handbag from a uk website (total value of £229)..& from another online shopping store i bought stockings worth £45…& another uk website from whom i bought 4 dresses & a bag, shoes n a pair of stockings…value of £161 (the latter being shipped in two packages)….I am very intrigued to learn if these items (for personal use only) will invite any duty & charges….?
if yes roughly how much….
last time i ordered from uk…n the parcel came in fine…
would it this time?

]]> Comment on Sony India : Bad customer service, rude employees by Aj http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/19/sony-india-bad-customer-service-rude-employees/comment-page-3/#comment-41043 Aj Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:59:34 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/19/sony-india-bad-customer-service-rude-employees/#comment-41043 Sony Service CEnters are lotting customers in broad daylight! I have a Viao laptop VGN-CR23G/R. My laptop had display problem and i took it for repair to Sony Service Center in Connaught Place, Delhi- Avit Digital. SONY CENTER 62 JANPATH NEW DELHI - 100001 T:65807771 - 4 Service center people told me that my RAM had a problem that neede to be replaced. I said okay. They gave me 2Gb Ram - Kingston - KVR800D2S6/2G --- 2GB PC2-6400Cl6 200-Pin SoDIMM. I was given the RAM for Rs. 2800/-. But when i came home i checked up on the Internet I found that the same Ram was available for Rs. 1477/- on Flipkart.com. In the market alos it is avilable for 1600/- . Cstomer cae says they sell genuine products therefore they can double the price if they want! God!.... Sony a big looting company! Sony Service CEnters are lotting customers in broad daylight!

I have a Viao laptop VGN-CR23G/R. My laptop had display problem and i took it for repair to Sony Service Center in Connaught Place, Delhi- Avit Digital.

SONY CENTER
62 JANPATH NEW DELHI – 100001
T:65807771 – 4

Service center people told me that my RAM had a problem that neede to be replaced. I said okay. They gave me 2Gb Ram – Kingston – KVR800D2S6/2G — 2GB PC2-6400Cl6 200-Pin SoDIMM.

I was given the RAM for Rs. 2800/-. But when i came home i checked up on the Internet I found that the same Ram was available for Rs. 1477/- on Flipkart.com.

In the market alos it is avilable for 1600/- . Cstomer cae says they sell genuine products therefore they can double the price if they want!

God!…. Sony a big looting company!

]]> Comment on Forward email from Rediffmail for free by ebt http://wisetechie.com/blog/2011/05/22/forward-email-from-rediffmail-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-41038 ebt Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:19:25 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/?p=670#comment-41038 yeah, it is not working for me (on f6mail). yeah, it is not working for me (on f6mail).

]]> Comment on Online shopping and getting stuff into India (Customs) by Phani http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/comment-page-13/#comment-41036 Phani Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:18:19 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/#comment-41036 Hi wiseTechie,Your blog was very helpful to everyone.I hope you will help me too :) .I wanna buy a Tablet pc worth 125$ from china based website dhgate.com.The seller said that he will ship through DHL and will declare low price i.e below 40$ in the invoice to avoid custom duty.my question here is will there be any problem in doing so ? and what will be the custom duty for 125$ tablet ? (price includes shipping cost through DHL).Waiting for your reply.Thankyou :) Hi wiseTechie,Your blog was very helpful to everyone.I hope you will help me too :) .I wanna buy a Tablet pc worth 125$ from china based website dhgate.com.The seller said that he will ship through DHL and will declare low price i.e below 40$ in the invoice to avoid custom duty.my question here is will there be any problem in doing so ? and what will be the custom duty for 125$ tablet ? (price includes shipping cost through DHL).Waiting for your reply.Thankyou :)

]]> Comment on Online shopping and getting stuff into India (Customs) by Phani http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/comment-page-13/#comment-41035 Phani Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:19:38 +0000 http://wisetechie.com/blog/2008/07/04/online-shopping-and-getting-stuff-into-india-customs/#comment-41035 Tablet price + shipping(DHL) = 125$ Tablet price + shipping(DHL) = 125$

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