Hi, Neil.
Sorry for late reply. A few brief comments:
1. Do try to get the original packing cartons from the local B&O. However, unlike the UK, the B&O operations here are not that consumer friendly. I have tried on several occasions to obtain cartons for shipping and was only successful once. However, you have nothing to lose by asking. You might be luckier than I and/or B&O in HK might finally realize that there is a demand for shipping cartons.
2. I agree with the earlier post. I believe that HK and the UK are on the same frequency and voltage so the TVs should work in either location. I was given to understand that the TVs can be modified by B&O to work in the US. You need, however, to determine whether it is worth the shipping cost, risk of damage, hassles of filing a damage claim, and the cost of changing the tuner thingy. I presume a transformer will be all you need to adjust for the difference in voltage.
3. Personally, if going the e-Bay route, in addition to the HK e-Bay with the posts in Chinese, I would put the items in the UK e-Bay with a notice that the items are available internationally. This should increse the number of potential buyers. I haven't had any personal experience with posting items for sale on HK e-Bay. One reason for this is the apparent lack of items for sale on this site.
4. Alternatively, you can attempt to sell the items yourself. This will entail a lot of time dealing with potential buyers, showing and explaining your items. Patience will also be required with stupid time wasters who, despite being told the price is firm, will offer 60% of that non-negotiable price. After politely rebuffing the offer and directing the idiot to a site more in line with his budget, I receive the inquiry, "So, what is your best price?"
5. I would respectfully differ slightly with the other post stating that there is a market for second-hand B&O here. While that may be true as evidenced by the number of people turning out for the "B&O Crazy Sale", my impression is that these buyers were not all B&O afficianados or otherwise knew much about the products -- they were only there to seek out bargains. Further, as you may know, the mind set here is to purchase new. Pre-owned items are generally frowned upon which depresses their prices. Further depressing prices is the time of year. Schooling is finished and May to Sept. will see a lot of relocations by ex-pat families which mean a lot of household items are being offered at very, very low prices.
6. Having said all that, I might have someone interested in some of your B&O. I would be happy to discuss in further detail if you like. Please send me a PM with your HK cell and we can chat over the phone.
Wings