You can do your shopping online for audio gear when you move to Romania.
Tyro Audiophile with questions
I’m hoping for enlightenment on questions that I can’t seem to stop thinking about: What is the difference between a dealership and a distributor? If a particular brand doesn’t have a local dealer, what options are available if there can be no other? Background: I will be relocating from USA to Romania this summer. Once there I intend to build my close to dream music system. I’ve settled on a few brand names but I am not sure of any options if there is no Romanian dealer on the website. For example, Stenheim shows no dealer while Esoteric has a distributor but no dealer. It’s been awhile since I lived outside the States and even longer since I actually owned a real stereo system and want more understanding of what to expect. I kind of know what I want but need to know if there’s no local dealer, can I still get the product I want or should it be removed from the list as not available.
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The retailer or dealership obtains the various product lines they carry from the distributor. A distributor can be thought of as an importer, representative, or middle man of the various brands that are eventually shipped , upon request, to the retailer or dealership to replenish stock or inventory, or to fulfill a special order. You as the consumer, generally cannot buy anything from a distributor. |
Nevermind about dealers/distributors, the voltage in Romania will be 220/230v plus they have purchase tax (VAT) around 20%, plus import taxes from outside the EU at ??? depending on origin. You should be able to import to Romania a one time household effects (tax free) container provided you have a work permit/long term visa etc. So I would buy everything from the US if you can get universal or 220/230v voltages. Otherwise buy online and bring to the US. I expect if you contact some manufacturers in the US and ask for a 220/230v model you’ll probably get it. Speakers don’t have voltage requirements. Whatever you need to plug into the wall will need a Schuko plug ended cable or if you want to use your US cable take a US socket. Happy Trails! |