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Why Interactive Displays Are Sold Quote-Only in Multi-Country Markets

A public price tag looks convenient, but for interactive displays shipped across many countries it usually hides more than it reveals. Quote-only pricing is not a sales tactic to slow you down — it is the only honest way to give a buyer an accurate landed cost when duty, VAT, freight and configuration change with every destination. Here is what is really going on behind the quote.

One product, many landed costs

The same 75-inch panel can carry very different final costs in Riyadh, Cairo and Accra once duty rates, VAT, freight mode and last-mile delivery are added. A single web price would be wrong for almost everyone — too high for some markets, loss-making in others. A quote lets us price to your exact destination instead of a misleading average.

Destination duty & VAT

Import charges differ by country and change the real cost per unit.

Volume & configuration

Quantity, mounts, OS and accessories all move the price.

Freight & delivery

Sea vs air and remote last-mile delivery change landed cost significantly.

A quote is faster than it looks

Buyers often assume quote-only means waiting. In practice, giving us three details — destination country, quantities and configuration — lets us return an accurate, all-in figure quickly. That number already includes the freight and import treatment a list price would force you to estimate yourself.

Sealed product cartons paired with blank price cards and country-coloured ribbons, showing per-market pricing

Quote-only protects the buyer

Beyond accuracy, a quote lets you lock configuration, warranty tier and delivery terms in one document — useful for tenders and finance approval. It also means the price you approve is the price that ships, with no surprise charges appearing at the border.

Tip: Send destination, quantity and required sizes in your first message. That is usually enough for an accurate all-in quote on interactive whiteboards or digital signage.

What to include when you request a quote

Give us the destination country (or countries), the quantity per size, the operating system and any accessories such as mounts and display accessories or conference cameras. The more precise your brief, the tighter and faster the quote.

Quick-reference checklist

  • Quote-only exists because landed cost varies by destination
  • A list price would be wrong for most markets
  • Provide country, quantity and configuration for a fast quote
  • The quote locks price, warranty tier and delivery terms
  • No surprise charges at the border

Ready for an accurate, all-in price?

Send Smart-Boards your destination, quantities and configuration and we will return a landed-cost quote for interactive displays and AV — no guesswork, no border surprises.

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Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just see a price online?

Because the same display has a different landed cost in every country. A quote gives you the real, all-in figure for your destination instead of a misleading average.

How long does a quote take?

Usually very quickly once we have destination, quantity and configuration — the three details that drive the price.

Is quote-only more expensive?

No. It is often cheaper because you only pay what applies to your market, with freight and import treatment already included.

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