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WTB: Thinkpad x260

Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 2:51 pm
by Michau
I am interested in buying a x260 but the Thinkpad Shop ships only to US and I am based in Europe. I am looking for a help of some reputable forum member to purchase the computer and re-ship to me, of course I would pay for this convenience.

I am looking for this configuration:

Processor: Intel Core i7-6600U Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.40GHz)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64
Operating System Language: Windows 10 Pro 64 English
Display: 12.5 FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) Non-Touch
Memory: 16GB DDR4-2133MHz SODIMM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
Security Chip: Software TPM & Hardware dTPM
Keyboard: Keyboard Backlit - English
Pointing Device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and ClickPad) with Fingerprint Reader
TPM Setting: Software TPM Enabled
Camera: 720p HD Camera
Hard Drive: 512 GB Solid State Drive, SATA3
System Expansion Slots: Smart Card Reader
Front Battery: 3 Cell Li-Ion Battery 23.2WH Front
Rear Battery: 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery 72WH Cylindrical Rear
Power Cord: 45W AC Adapter - US(2pin)
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC(2x2) 8260, Bluetooth Version 4.1 vPro
Integrated Mobile Broadband: Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE-A (Sierra Wireless EM7455)

Re: WTB: Thinkpad x260

Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 4:33 am
by Pokrzept
You should try to contact with one of the companies that specialize in shipping goods from the United States to countries around the world. But still I'd recommend to reconsider this option - beside product and shipping price there's duty and tax factor that significantly increases final price. And I really doubt that anyone will take a risk and send you an package abroad with understated value of the goods in it to avoid additional costs. Unless there's friend of yours or member of your family who travels between USA and Poland and who could pack it up in his luggage (which is still illegal) I'd recommend to monitor local auction portal for an UK outlet products. That's your best option to lower final price.

Re: WTB: Thinkpad x260

Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 7:11 am
by Michau
I know re-shipping companies who send goods outside the US but the wording on the Lenovo order page strongly suggest that they would cancel orders when an address is provided for such company.

I am aware of VAT and duties when importing goods and I do not expect anybody to undervalue the package. Even when factoring in these costs, the laptop is still at least 30% cheaper than what is sold in Europe.

Re: WTB: Thinkpad x260

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:19 pm
by CannedPeachy
Are you still looking for an x260? I have one that has slightly lower specs than the ones you are looking for.

Re: WTB: Thinkpad x260

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:48 am
by jcvjcvjcvjcv
Perhaps PM @BillMorrow

He also offers;
6. In the case of any who are in need of an escrow holder, I will do that for a fee of $50 + any postage or other costs.
Yes, Thinkpad prices in Europe are crazy. You might want to look on eBay, some more reasonable deals there. Pick one with IWS. I don't know what current prices for US-sold X260's are, but there are some Canadian and US sellers selling new X260's on eBay.

On the SSD thing you want to just replace that yourself.