8bitDo Controller - mx2Games or their own website?

TheNawab

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Looking to buy the new Hall Effect Ultimate 2C Wired controller...
The manufacturer's website also has shipping to India, so I was wondering what the best way to order these would be. Should I go with mx2Games imported units or directly order them from the official website using PayPal?

Will the customs applied to a 20$ product? And if yes, then would they amount to a greater amount than the surplus import price of mx2Games?

Please clarify. Thanks.

 
If you do order from MX2, just check with them before ordering. A lot of times stuff isn't in stock (arriving shortly) but ordering is live. Faced this a few years ago - so be careful if you're in a hurry.
 
I am in the same boat but is MX2 even reliable for imported products considering long delivery time? I am looking to buy Onn Google 4K Pro streaming Device from them (at 6300) and was confused if I should order via Walmart ($50) only through ship forwarding.
 
Can anybody who frequents importing products confirm the custom price, how much am I looking to pay on a pair of these controllers? I am inclining towards ordering from the official website next week as mx2Games have been iffy with stocks in the past.
 
Nobody can assure you about customs. It's like Russian roulette. You can avoid paying it on high value components but get caught for a ₹100 component.

One thing is for sure - if you use UPS/DHL/FedEx you're definitely paying customs.

If your parcel is large and prominent, you're paying customs.

The rest depends on what the shipper labels the product as (gift or sample or otherwise) and what the mood of the customs officer is.

Similarly for the duty, the price on the shipping box is usually not considered. The customs official can use his mind to get creative with the customs list he has or he can accept the invoice you produce. This again depends on his mood.

You will usually pay the duty for that specific product + cess + GST.

If the parcel arrives via India Post, the postman will bring it to your door, give you a receipt and ask you to pay in cash. If you don't have the money ready, he'll give you a slip and ask you to pay at the nearest Post Office and get the parcel.