How To Buy iPad 2 Out of united states?

The iPad 2 sold out in the United States quicker than anyone imagined. This in turn has raised concerns whether Apple would keep its promise to launch the iPad 2 internationally on 25th March. Conflicting reports suggest an Apple spokesperson has confirmed that the international launch of the touchscreen tablet will proceed as planned on Friday, March 25. Either way, if you live outside the United States, how do you buy  the iPad 2 unless Apple officially launches it in your country? Here are some handy tips on how you can currently buy an iPad 2 outside the United States.

Search iPad 2 on Craiglist

Though the iPad 2 is a fantastic device, not everyone who upgraded is entirely pleased with it. Therefore, a large number of users in the United States are planning to sell their iPad 2 devices for a premium through sites such as Craiglist, Kijiji and others. If you get the Wi-Fi 16 GB model for around $750, it’s a good deal. iPad 2 owners have managed to strike bargains up to $2000-3000 in some cases.

Check out eBay

Then there’s the evergreen option of buying an iPad 2 through eBay. However, the prices of used iPad 2 are currently skyrocketing on eBay and you should be prepared to spend anywhere between $2,000-$5,000 to grab one for yourself. As opposed to local listing services like Craiglist, eBay actually offers international shipping to several countries. If you are lucky, you can even grab a deal with additional accessories such as a smart cover or a carry case. Needless to mention, you should play it safe with a seller who has a high reputation score, and plenty of feedback.

May be You Can Already Find One “Locally”

There are also reports about the iPad 2 surfacing in Dubai, Hong Kong and Japan’s “Grey Markets”, almost a week before the official international launch. However, considering the high demand and virtually no supply, most grey market iPad 2 devices are being sold for more than double the original price.

Ship It From U.S. via Mail Forwarding Company

If you do not know how eBay works and want to find a cheaper way to get an iPad, this is another option. You can use mail forwarding service provided by company such as USUnlocked or MyUS.com. Basically this type of company offers you a U.S. shipping address so you can provide Apple to ship to. The company will help you pick up the iPad 2 shipment and forward it to your actual address in your country. Of course, this kind of service usually charges you a fee over the total price of goods you order. But I think it’s still cheaper than the price listed on eBay. If you’re interested in purchasing iPad 2 via this option, you may further check out this article on usunlocked.com about how to order iPad 2 via its mail forwarding service and virtual credit card.

Lastly…

If you are patient enough, the safest bet as always is waiting for the iPad 2′s launch in your own country and then upgrade.