Apple gadgets from the USA: how you can get them 35% cheaper and save tens of thousands of rubles
Apple is the most famous tech brand in the world. For obvious reasons. These are high-quality, convenient, and stylish products. They have only one problem: they are expensive. Especially in Russia. Did you know that our country has the highest prices for new iPhones and iPads? The markup reaches up to 40%; there is nothing like that anywhere else. Well, people in Moscow buy them anyway! But if you want to save your hard-earned money, of course, you should buy Apple in the USA. Prices there are the lowest, plus there is absolutely no chance of running into a counterfeit, unlike with the Chinese.
It may seem like some complicated process. But in fact, buying electronics in the States is just as easy as in any Russian online store. And the package with the gadget you are looking for arrives to you in less than a week. The main thing is to know which websites are best for buying Apple in the USA, and how to safely bring your purchases to Russia afterward.
16.05.2025
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Apple iPad USA
The best tablet in the world. Those who have tried it do not switch to others anymore. A wonderful screen, a convenient interface, good cameras, and insane performance (in the latest versions – better than most laptops). But the price is no joke either: at Apple.ru and its resellers in Russia, the 11-inch model costs 67-68 thousand rubles, and the 12.9-inch one is actually 83 thousand. At the same time, finding out the real cost of an iPad is easy: just change ".com" to ".ru" in the Apple website address. This will take you to the same purchase page, only in the American version. And what do we see? On Apple in America, prices are 33-35% lower! The 11-inch version of the iPad costs $799 (52 thousand, 15 thousand cheaper). And the 12.9-inch model sells for $999 (65 thousand rubles, 18 thousand cheaper). For many workers in Russia, this is half a month's salary. Which is spent simply because they bought the gadget on the wrong version of the website.
But there is an even more convenient way to buy. Apple has its own section on Amazon. These are completely official products, directly from the company. It is simply easier to buy there (more payment methods, fewer checks from Apple), and delivery across the US is much faster. Moreover, Amazon wants to attract customers to its platform, so it sells the same gadgets even CHEAPER. For example, the 11-inch iPad Pro right now costs $769, and the 12.9-inch one costs $949 (5% discount). Delivery within the US to the Pochtoy.com warehouse is free, and the item usually takes 3-4 days. For an iPad in America, this is definitely the best way to buy.
Of course, a small import duty is then added to this (it can be paid online), and about $60 more is added to the device price, but the cost still remains extremely low by Russian standards. Even if you choose the most expensive delivery option from the US with all insurance and extra packaging, the savings will be more than 10 thousand.
The price of iPad Pro 2019 in Russia is from 67 thousand rubles
The price of iPad Pro 2019 in the US is from $769 (in practice – 54 thousand rubles).
Savings – 13 thousand rubles.
Apple iPhone USA
With iPhones from the USA, the situation is much more complicated. The easiest way is to buy one on Apple.com. It has both low prices and unlimited stock. Only, unfortunately, American Apple does not really like customers from Russia. And it often does not want to accept payment if it sees that you want to ship the order to a mail forwarder address (or, even more so, directly to the Russian Federation). Nevertheless, our customers manage: packages from Apple regularly arrive at our warehouse. Sometimes someone just gets lucky, sometimes someone cleverly enters the address so that the system sees it for the first time (and shipping companies usually figure out what is what, they are closer to it). But still, this is not the most reliable method. If it works out, wonderful, but most likely your order will not be accepted.
It is much easier to buy iPhones on sites like Newegg.com, eBay, and Amazon. (our editor simply does not describe the whole headache of ordering from the official apple.com, in short, somehow buy it yourself here, and we will be able to deliver it) Each one has its own nuances, and in general the price will be higher than on the official American Apple.com website. But the savings compared to buying in Russia are still very significant.
More details about the nuances of buying an iPhone in America (of which there are quite a lot) are in our article “New iPhone 2019 from the USA: how to save up to 20 thousand rubles”.
The price of the iPhone 11 Pro in Russia is from 89 990 rubles.
The price of the iPhone 11 Pro in the USA is $999 (65 thousand rubles, including duty — 73 455 rubles).
Savings — 16 535 rubles.
Apple Watch USA
The best-selling watches in the world (not only among smartwatches, but among any watches at all). A perfect gift. They mostly cost less than the current duty threshold (€500), so buying them in the USA is even more выгодно, you don’t even pay tax. You can buy them on the official Apple website in the USA, but it will be even more convenient on Amazon. All versions are sold there without any restrictions, the purchase is unrestricted, and delivery to our warehouse is almost always free. There are all series, starting from the first, and additional accessories, such as bands. The only things missing are some exclusive versions (for example, Apple Watch Nike). On the other hand, thanks to discounts, prices are sometimes even lower than in the Apple store in America.
We wrote in a bit more detail about the world-famous watch here: “Apple Watch from the USA: buy 35% more profitably”.
The price of Apple Watch Series 5 in Russia is from 32 990 rubles.
The price of Apple Watch Series 5 on Amazon is from $384 (25 thousand rubles).
Savings – 8 thousand rubles.
Apple MacBook USA
Apple laptops are sold in all respectable major US retail chains, from eBay to Walmart. And at prices very similar to those on the Apple website in America. Buying laptops turns out to be very profitable and safe, and the savings on them are the biggest, especially for top versions. Savings for the most powerful MacBook Pro configurations reach 30-40 thousand rubles. We, of course, recommend using the official Apple page on Amazon, everything is official here, and the delivery terms are the most convenient. You can also buy accessories here relatively cheaply, from a wireless mouse to chargers and cables, with good discounts (up to -13%).
In addition, it is выгодно to buy new laptops on Newegg.com and BHPhotoVideo.com. These are convenient stores, loyal to buyers from Russia, plus occasionally you can catch a promotion there.
The price of the latest MacBook Air 13 in Russia: from 93 990 rubles.
The price of the latest MacBook Air 13 in the USA: from $999 (including duty, this will be 73455 rubles).
Savings – 20 535 rubles.
Apple AirPods USA
Apple wireless headphones cost much less than the duty-free limit (even from 2020, when it will be lowered to €200). Therefore, buying them in America is especially выгодно percentage-wise, and you do not have to think that paying duty may become inconvenient. The most convenient place to buy is on Amazon: shipping of Apple devices within the USA here is almost always free, there are regular discounts even compared to official prices (up to -15%!), and previous versions of the company’s top headphones are also sold, for example, EarPods.
How to start buying Apple gadgets in US stores now❓
First of all, register and get an address for shopping in US stores. To learn how to correctly fill in the billing and shipping adress during registration, see the recommendations in our personal account.
Please note that the official apple.com website usually does not ship gadgets to mail forwarder addresses. Therefore, we do not buy from the official website. And there are usually no discounts there either. But from official stores on the Amazon USA and eBay USA marketplaces, we buy out for 7$+7%. Please be careful.
And now, you simply buy a device in the USA, after a few days you see the arrived package in your Pochtoy.com personal account, and order the shipping option to Russia that is convenient for you (from 800 rubles). The entire process, from purchase to choosing the shipping method, takes no more than five minutes. And how much do you save in the process? Let’s take a look.
Price of the latest AirPods in Russia: from 13 490 rubles.
Price of the latest AirPods in the USA: $144 (9 380 rubles, without the discount it would be 9700 rubles).
Savings – 4110 rubles.
Even taking shipping into account, which at Pochtoy.com costs from $12, the savings are still very substantial. And for the model with a wireless charging case, they are even higher (up to 6 thousand rubles).
It’s more выгодно with us!
Recommended stores.
Check out original gadgets in official stores on US marketplaces. By the way, do not forget to use a VPN + American IP when registering.
- Amazon USA Apple gadgets with delivery to Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
- eBay USA Apple gadgets with delivery to Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Where can you find low prices?
- Black Friday USA sale order for Apple gadgets with our operators to Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
- Cyber Monday sale USA order for Apple gadgets with our operators to Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
