Buying computer hardware in China

[Kwang]

I'm going to be moving to Shanghai in August and would like to know what's the best way to buy computer hardware there. NewEgg has a Chinese site -- has anybody used it? Any other Chinese sites to recommend, or should I just stick to ordering from US sites and having them ship to China? I could also have them ship to my parents in the US and they can reship it to me.

I have a 24" LCD monitor (BenQ 2400W) and am trying to decide if I should bring it with me or sell it (probably get $150-$200 for it) and buy a new one in Shanghai.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dangman]

This was a year ago so things may have changed but IIRC, the prices for hardware in China weren't that much more than here in the U.S. Like a $70 AMD CPU would cost $78 to $80 in China.

Not that many U.S computer hardware stores actually ship internationally.

 

[doyoumaking]

NewEgg's Chinese site is a good place to go.

should I just stick to ordering from US sites and having them ship to China? I could also have them ship to my parents in the US and they can reship it to me.

You can buy from newegg.cn, that will save your money for shipping.

 

[cbliss1000]

I lived in Beijing for a year and there were a number of decent electronics markets around that sold hardware at slightly-higher-than-US prices, and w/o reliable warranties. The selection was there though.

 

[chong67]

I was in Singapore and Malaysia and I find that it is cheaper to buy things here in USA. I go to ebay, newegg, tigerdirect, etc. I take advantage of used things and bing rebate.

I compare laptop too. For example, I find the Sony Vaio is cheaper in USA(when its on sale) vs in Malaysia or Singapore.

I would buy it from a electronic shopping center if you do go there.

Just my 2 cents.