As the title says. Why are parallel imported Hong Kong model Samsung devices (it is almost always ones sourced from Hong Kong that are the cheapest) compared to Samsung device models from other markets so much cheaper than the same model from another region? Lower import costs or tariffs than other places? Less taxation?

  • Common_Green_5219B
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    1 year ago

    In many countries phones sold outside official channels are cheaper. There are many reasons but usually there is something wrong with history of this phones, e.g. they are second hand, refurbished and falsely sold as new ones, in extreme cases they come from illegal sources.