Hi everyone, I’ll be traveling to the U.S. soon (1 week in New York and 3 days in Washington, D.C.), and I’m considering bringing back 2 hard drives since the savings seem significant. For example, a Seagate 12TB drive costs around $200 on Amazon, while in Santiago, it’s over $320
A few questions I have:
- Availability and purchase:
• Are 12TB drives commonly found in physical stores, or are they mostly available online (Amazon, Newegg, etc.)?
• If I want to buy in a physical store, which places in New York or Washington, D.C. would have good prices and stock? (Best Buy, Micro Center, etc.)
• Since I’ll only be in the U.S. for a short time, I’m not sure if ordering from Amazon is a good idea (in case of delivery delays or issues).
- Transport:
• Is it safe to carry the drives in my carry-on, or is it better to check them in my luggage?
• Any recommendations for protecting them during travel to avoid damage from shocks or vibrations?
• Are there any customs issues when bringing hard drives into Chile?
If anyone has done this before and has advice, I’d really appreciate it.