I want to buy 4 pieces of 6TB or 8TB HDDs, and preferably a quieter one like an Exos X14/7E8 variant. The US ebay prices seem really enticing to order, even with the shipping costs, but I’m really doubtful that the final checkout price contains the VAT costs as well.

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/296751917547)

Do you perhaps know some cheap european reseller alternative or deny my belief on Ebay not showing a VAT inclusive price at the checkout?

  • PrivateNoob@sopuli.xyzOPEnglish
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    28 days ago

    Oh that definitely seem possible but I would assume going with a trusted seller with a warranty like goharddrive and serverpartdeal must be a safer choice in this regard.

    • just_another_person@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      28 days ago

      If it’s coming from eBay, or doesn’t have a warranty, don’t trust it. If those that you mention have a warranty, then you’re hopefully covered in those terms.

      • macattack@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        28 days ago

        I have the other perspective where I think that highly rated resellers have an incentive to share SMART results and ship good product. Perhaps its eBay centric, it has been my experience for used and refurbished electronics. If it’s any consolation, your perspective is likely what keeps the cost low for these sellers.