Thinkpads Forum

1) I prefer to purchase from Canadians. The reason is that I will most likely be charged border duties/taxes and this will add to the cost besides shipping charges.
2) This is probably an odd (and VERY RARE) request and probably will be rejected by most sellers. I am only putting it out there because I am planning to do the same if I buy from a vendor. I would like to pay for my laptop with 2 or 3 payments. When I finish the payments, I get the laptop. I assume no one does that here when they sell? Any chance of this option?
Is there any alternative other than saving up for the entire amount?
3) I'd like a Thinkpad with a dedicated/separate video chip. I would also like one with the SXGA resolution. But, with that being said, I have only (local) options for the Intel or ATI chips with the XGA resolution (1024 x 768).

My main purpose for the laptop is watching the odd movie, surfing and all-purpose computing. But, the entry level Thinkpads available locally are overpriced.

I just thought I'd inquire and see if anyone out there is selling their Thinkpad or planning to.

Canadian Thinkpads are indeed overpriced...it's a shame that there doesn't seem to be a huge market for these things over here.

Yep, that's for sure. That's why I am not counting on finding anything for a good price. I am looking for something like a Thinkpad T43 model 2668-89U which has ideal specs but it's around $600 in Canuck land.

Over here in Newfoundland,Canada .The prices of used laptops are crazy.Used Thinkpads are very high.
Check out this computer store thats only a few min's from where i live.They have a T40 with XGA for 529.00 and 13% tax.
That same system i seen sold on this board for less then 300.00.
http://www.boomit.ca/component/option,c ... ory_id,51/

I think that your biggest issue is your need to pay in several stages. If you could overcome that one, you'd be much better off.

Having sold quite a few laptops to Canada, all I'm going to say is that there are ways to reduce taxes on one's purchase and get ahead of the game.

Good luck.