Overpriced Doha

e46M3
By e46M3

Spent almost a couple of hours this morning looking (and in traffic) for a bluetooth keyboard and mouse set. None to be had.
Saw a Lacie d3 Blu-Ray burner at Jarir for QR 7019.
Checked the Lacie website, price US$ 1049.99 = QR 3832.5.
Did a product search online and the least expensive was about $919, most expensive almost $1500.

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By e46M3• 1 May 2007 08:45
Rating: 4/5
e46M3

You can order whatever you want online as long as it's not pornography related. Some couriers have banned items such as perfume.

I've never ordered a book or DVD and had it stopped. I find having my items delivered via courier is quicker and less troublesome than via Qatar Post.

By JoeKanuck• 30 Apr 2007 20:18
JoeKanuck

Yes...your credit balance...

By bobesi• 30 Apr 2007 20:18
bobesi

Am upgrading laptop memory, price her is twice US, I just have it shipped to my Aramex address in US for free and to here for QR30. Get it in about 8 days.

By JBH• 30 Apr 2007 20:05
JBH

Are there any restrictions on what you can order on-line?

By lamea• 30 Apr 2007 19:19
lamea

i try to travel via dubai and shop there.

By e46M3• 30 Apr 2007 13:42
Rating: 3/5
e46M3

I never bother buying PC accessories and peripherals in Doha anymore. Limited choice, outrageous prices and poor support.

Even my last 2 PCs came straight from the US.

I was just outraged at the mark-up.

Rock the Casbah, I'm in the market for a Nikon D80 and Salam is the agent both here and in Dubai. Same price so it's coming from Amazon.

By azilana7037• 30 Apr 2007 12:07
Rating: 3/5
azilana7037

If i remember it right, SAHIL said i one of his posts that he could be of help with regards to computer accessories. King Edsel too, I think.

By Scorpio• 30 Apr 2007 12:06
Rating: 2/5
Scorpio

Yeah electronics are quite pricey in Doha. Maybe try Virgin or check out ads in malls, or the local paper.

I get my electronics in Dubai, as it's so much cheaper than here.

By JoeKanuck• 30 Apr 2007 12:05
JoeKanuck

If you're looking for any R/C toys, order online. Prices here are at least twice as high. The same goes for a lot of stuff. Before I buy anything expensive here, I've learned to check the prices online.

By Rock The Casbah• 30 Apr 2007 12:02
Rock The Casbah

I have been looking for a Canon 400D. Its almost twice the price here than the states.

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