EXPORT PRIVE any experience ?

BE_cowon_user · 03-14-2012, 18:06

I found out today (Kunzi)

the website to buy cowon being export prive

they are really cheap compared to belgium pricing

is it a reliable shop, any experience ?

are they selling brand new devices or refurbished ?

thanks

Rodster · 03-14-2012, 20:31

I've bought from them several times and they are great to deal with. Never a problem and I get my Cowon stuff within 2 weeks from when they ship which comes from S. Korea to the US. They sell new.

BE_cowon_user · 03-15-2012, 03:31

ok so that's from Korea to the US
for me it will be France to Belgium, but same company

prices are dropping gigantic if I compare with the sheapest ones in Belgium
going over 300euro to 250 euro to 200 euro for expert prive

Kizune · 03-15-2012, 03:54

Quote:

for me it will be France to Belgium, but same company

Do you mean Export Privé will send it to you from France?
That's wrong, it always ships from Korea, no matter where you live.

My experience: Fast delivery + I didn't have to pay customs + they set the language of my Z2 to German -> great service!

BE_cowon_user · 03-15-2012, 04:00

ok that was my next question how about import duties....
Germany = same as Belgium.....
they are really cheap in pricing compared to pixmania, or iceware....

first I was thinking over J3, or C2 or X7
than C2 = no bluetooth
than X7 = mechanical device with internal HD
so I kept J3 over but now I understand Bluetooth isn't that great (i wanted to use for streaming to my auto radio + putting files on the device) so know the C2 is back in the picture, I will only use it for music, not videos (I have another topic on that one going on)

thanks for the answars !

Enzyme · 03-15-2012, 07:08

as i mentioned on the other thread, dont be too concerned about the bluetooth quality, the lack of eq is the main issue (bt only works well on the normal setting).

but dont let people make you think it's going to sound like a crystal set, it wont compare to high end headphones or hi-fi but it's easily good enough for driving with unless your an audiophile driver with a soundproof car.

and thats coming from a highly critical picky guy.

BE_cowon_user · 03-15-2012, 07:31

it's a standard car, with a standard radio, with standard noise reduction

so if I can stream, and I can put it louder and more silent, it's alright for me

I just like bluetooth to be able to or stream or put files on the device.......

balancing over to J3 again

BE_cowon_user · 03-15-2012, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kizune

Do you mean Export Privé will send it to you from France?
That's wrong, it always ships from Korea, no matter where you live.

My experience: Fast delivery + I didn't have to pay customs + they set the language of my Z2 to German -> great service!

what carrier did you pick from the list, standard airmail ?

sanyasi420 · 03-15-2012, 12:08

I got it in exactly 14 days, and I used standard airmail (without insurance) Very happy with the service, hassle free. Had to pay ~$4 for shipping plus $295 for the 16GB Z2 :-)

Kizune · 03-15-2012, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by BE_cowon_user

what carrier did you pick from the list, standard airmail ?

I chose Air Parcel, it took 7 business days until it arrived in Germany.

lupu_de_balta · 03-15-2012, 12:18

very good experience with them... basically, i picked the most expensive one mailing service, for being sure that my player will get to me safe and sound...

BE_cowon_user · 03-15-2012, 16:09

THANKS FOR THE ANSWERS GUYS

this weekend my order will go you to them, and hopefully the cowon arrives in good shape :-)

mutescream · 04-30-2012, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by BE_cowon_user

THANKS FOR THE ANSWERS GUYS

this weekend my order will go you to them, and hopefully the cowon arrives in good shape :-)

I will assume you received your order by now.

How long did it take to get to you? Ironically, I am in the US, and Export Prive is the only retailer that has a product manufactured in the US that I can find (both the manufacturer web site and Amazon have it oos).

Mantourni · 05-19-2012, 14:44

Great experience with them for a J3 shiiped to France. Great consumer service!

mutescream · 05-20-2012, 00:09

My Ringke case came a good bit earlier than anticipated. I was told 14-17 working days, and it arrived in 12 actual days (8 working days). Amazing, considering I ordered on a Friday night.

Not bad for USPS Airmail from S. Korea.

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BE_cowon_user .... it all has to start now..... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 20	EXPORT PRIVE any experience ? I found out today (Kunzi) the website to buy cowon being export prive they are really cheap compared to belgium pricing is it a reliable shop, any experience ? are they selling brand new devices or refurbished ? thanks

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sanyasi420 sanyasi420 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 81	I got it in exactly 14 days, and I used standard airmail (without insurance) Very happy with the service, hassle free. Had to pay ~$4 for shipping plus $295 for the 16GB Z2 :-) __________________ D2 16GB (3.59) Black, 4GB SDHC Card

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lupu_de_balta Wolf_of_water Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Campulung, Arges, Romania Posts: 336	very good experience with them... basically, i picked the most expensive one mailing service, for being sure that my player will get to me safe and sound... __________________ My name, is translated wolf_of_water, because lupu=wolf de=of balta=water.

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03-14-2012, 20:31	#2
Rodster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 245	I've bought from them several times and they are great to deal with. Never a problem and I get my Cowon stuff within 2 weeks from when they ship which comes from S. Korea to the US. They sell new.

03-15-2012, 03:31	#3
BE_cowon_user .... it all has to start now..... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 20	ok so that's from Korea to the US for me it will be France to Belgium, but same company prices are dropping gigantic if I compare with the sheapest ones in Belgium going over 300euro to 250 euro to 200 euro for expert prive

03-15-2012, 04:00	#5
BE_cowon_user .... it all has to start now..... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 20	ok that was my next question how about import duties.... Germany = same as Belgium..... they are really cheap in pricing compared to pixmania, or iceware.... first I was thinking over J3, or C2 or X7 than C2 = no bluetooth than X7 = mechanical device with internal HD so I kept J3 over but now I understand Bluetooth isn't that great (i wanted to use for streaming to my auto radio + putting files on the device) so know the C2 is back in the picture, I will only use it for music, not videos (I have another topic on that one going on) thanks for the answars !

03-15-2012, 07:08	#6
Enzyme (A)rrogance (B)reeds (I)gnorance Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 975	as i mentioned on the other thread, dont be too concerned about the bluetooth quality, the lack of eq is the main issue (bt only works well on the normal setting). but dont let people make you think it's going to sound like a crystal set, it wont compare to high end headphones or hi-fi but it's easily good enough for driving with unless your an audiophile driver with a soundproof car. and thats coming from a highly critical picky guy.

03-15-2012, 07:31	#7
BE_cowon_user .... it all has to start now..... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 20	it's a standard car, with a standard radio, with standard noise reduction so if I can stream, and I can put it louder and more silent, it's alright for me I just like bluetooth to be able to or stream or put files on the device....... balancing over to J3 again

03-15-2012, 16:09	#12
BE_cowon_user .... it all has to start now..... Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 20	THANKS FOR THE ANSWERS GUYS this weekend my order will go you to them, and hopefully the cowon arrives in good shape :-)

05-19-2012, 14:44	#14
Mantourni Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 7	Great experience with them for a J3 shiiped to France. Great consumer service!

05-20-2012, 00:09	#15
mutescream Voice in Your Head Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 176	My Ringke case came a good bit earlier than anticipated. I was told 14-17 working days, and it arrived in 12 actual days (8 working days). Amazing, considering I ordered on a Friday night. Not bad for USPS Airmail from S. Korea.