Nobody would do a weird thing and buy from Mumbai when he is based in Pune. However being a stingy person, I am a bit pricing sensitive. Also I want to have the best stuff available at the least price.
Following are the rates, which I have got from 2 of the main dealers in pune and 1 small dealer in Mumbai.
On the overall, not much difference in the prices between the 2 pune dealers. The prices were however 10%-15% less expensive than the lowest priced branded PC like Samsung, which also has a less configuration.
I have only put the prices of the peripherals with which you may really be able to compare. The make and brand are the same.
Prices->1 Pune-2 Pune-Mumbai
MTHRBRD 845EBG2->6600-6800-4825
CPU P4 2.4 GHZ 533 Fsb->10300-10100-NA
CPU P4 2.4 ht GHZ 800 fsb->11500-NA-8750
RAM 256-512DDR HYNIX->1850-1900-1450
FDD1.44(SONY)->440-450-465
HDD 60GB_>5000-6200(80)-5150(80GB)
Sound Card LIVE5.1->2000-2700-NA
BaiscSpeakeres 5.1->5000-5000-3500
K/BD->300-650-internet-250
Monitor->(17’)6900(17’)6800 4850(15’)
MOUSE->450-500-350
FIREWIRE CARD->2200-1750-NA
I checked https://Bazee.com and found that Bazee rates were higher than those above.
My conclusion was:
It makes it really worthwhile to buy from a Mumbai guy. If you are not looking for service then buy from a known computer guy who has a good reputation.
In case you wish to pay octroi, you may do so which will be 3% and things would still be cheap from Mumbai.
By the way do the Pune dealers pay octroi? From what I have heard from a dealer - No.
Please note this is what I have investigated and found out.
I am also buying the Motherboard/CPU?RAM.Hard DISK from Mumbai.This will save me approximately 5000/- Rs. which is a lot for me.
Please do not use the prices for reference, since over time prices change drastically. Also what I am trying to point out is that Mumbai prices are cheaper then Pune, hence if you want to buy, buy from a trusted Mumbai dealer, which may be difficult.
Hence you can buy from Pune itself, but note that he is selling you the stuff at a higher price than he should be selling you. But then that’ business.or fleecing.?