Close-up Filter Pricing?

traumen · 2nd March 2005

Hey guys, I'm planning to get a set of close-up filters (62mm) for my FZ20.
Any idea what's the average price? Don't wanna get chopped by the shops, lol.

Thanks in advance.

traumen · 2nd March 2005

Off to sls..anyone?

caseytan · 2nd March 2005

why don't you call up CP, AP or MS Color for a quote on the price

traumen · 2nd March 2005

My reason for not calling the stores is because I don't believe they'll disclose the best price through a phone call, correct me if I'm wrong.

A forum's meant to share ideas and information, but anyway, thanks for the tip casey.

sunkist · 2nd March 2005

Actually i think if we have a update list of price of each product. It be good for us. But it might be bad for them :P

josho · 2nd March 2005

At least u roughly know wat price will it be when u call. Unless you are at the shop and wanted to buy, then they will discuss further more. e.g discount.

Good luck.

John Teoh · 2nd March 2005

Actually on top of this, sometimes the price maybe different between different sale persons or the time you go. One suggestion is to go when there is less people in the shop.

Cheers
John

theITguy · 2nd March 2005

For AP/CP/MS Color, when you send an email (e-quotation) to them they will always give you the best price (at least to my cases).

Another method to get the price is to look at www.bhphtoovideo.com prices as reference. For Hoya brand filters, multiply the US prices by about 1.6-1.7x, that should be the price you going to pay for in SGD MAX. B+W brand filters, multiply by 1.4-1.5x of the US price, that is the price you going to pay for in SGD MAX.

Say this B+W CP sold at BHPhoto, US$114.95 which is like SG$190, but I can get in CP at about SG$165 (like US$114.95 x 1.45). B+W is made in Germany so exporting to US tends to be more expensive than to SG IMO (I think lah).

Hong Jia · 2nd March 2005

Hi guys...

For those guys interested in 6T, i call TK photos this afternoon. They say can order for 6T about 70 dollars, they have 5T available now about the same price. The problem with ordering 6T is that they take about 1 mth to arrive as it is usually out of stock.

I have nothing to do with TK photos, so don't come and flame me.

Cheers...

sunkist · 2nd March 2005

HJ - Thanks for the prices. I think they serve as a very useful guide for people who might need them

AncientMariner · 2nd March 2005

Originally Posted by traumen

Hey guys, I'm planning to get a set of close-up filters (62mm) for my FZ20.
Any idea what's the average price? Don't wanna get chopped by the shops, lol.

Thanks in advance.

Don't have any 62mm filters but I got a 72mm Hoya +4 for S$45.00 from Song Bros last year.

John Teoh · 2nd March 2005

Originally Posted by AncientMariner

Don't have any 62mm filters but I got a 72mm Hoya +4 for S$45.00 from Song Bros last year.

Should be around there. I bought my 72mm +3 and +4 from AP for a total of $90.

Cheers
John

k3nn3th03 · 3rd March 2005

Originally Posted by John Teoh

Should be around there. I bought my 72mm +3 and +4 from AP for a total of $90.

Cheers
John

john.. correction...

ur +4 is now my property...

hehehe...

thanks for the meet up that nite..

Shierly · 3rd March 2005

yes, it's abt $45 for 72mm +4. Price got from AP on last DEC.
Very Ex to me, as i'm don't often use it. Very busy recently, no time to play with my FZ20.
Mayb thinking of buying 2nd hand...hehehee....If you know anyone selling, let me know ya. Going for shooting during this May and June holiday.

sunkist · 3rd March 2005

weekend can play liaoz what. Must wait till holiday. then very sad.

John Teoh · 3rd March 2005

Originally Posted by Shierly

yes, it's abt $45 for 72mm +4. Price got from AP on last DEC.
Very Ex to me, as i'm don't often use it. Very busy recently, no time to play with my FZ20.
Mayb thinking of buying 2nd hand...hehehee....If you know anyone selling, let me know ya. Going for shooting during this May and June holiday.

aiyo... I just sold to Kennethe for $25

But still have 1 +3 Close Up with me.

Cheers
John

Hong Jia · 3rd March 2005

I got a Emoblitz Flash to sell too... DS328AZ... Can bounce can swiel... whahaa...

Opps OT... haaa...

natnivek · 3rd March 2005

Originally Posted by Hong Jia

I got a Emoblitz Flash to sell too... DS328AZ... Can bounce can swiel... whahaa...

Opps OT... haaa...

How much? My friend wants to get a flash...

rhair78 · 3rd March 2005

Originally Posted by natnivek

How much? My friend wants to get a flash...

Yo Kevin, you gangster lar, OT still ask for quote tsk tsk..
Anyways hor its only 1 month old, good can swivel horizontally and bounce.
Only $45 as of last time i saw the post on B/S. BUY BUY BUY

natnivek · 3rd March 2005

Haha... You lagi big gangster! Peddling for Hong Jia in an OT!

Ok lah... I'll bring this underground. I'll pm Hong Jia then...

2nd March 2005	#1
traumen Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hougang Posts: 94	Close-up Filter Pricing? Hey guys, I'm planning to get a set of close-up filters (62mm) for my FZ20. Any idea what's the average price? Don't wanna get chopped by the shops, lol. Thanks in advance.

2nd March 2005	#6
josho Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jln Teck Whye Posts: 2,032	At least u roughly know wat price will it be when u call. Unless you are at the shop and wanted to buy, then they will discuss further more. e.g discount. Good luck. __________________ Canon Blog Flickr

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caseytan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: w o o d l a n d s Posts: 631	why don't you call up CP, AP or MS Color for a quote on the price

2nd March 2005	#5
sunkist Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 564	Actually i think if we have a update list of price of each product. It be good for us. But it might be bad for them :P

2nd March 2005	#7
John Teoh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,862	Actually on top of this, sometimes the price maybe different between different sale persons or the time you go. One suggestion is to go when there is less people in the shop. Cheers John

2nd March 2005	#8
theITguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In this small world Posts: 2,042	For AP/CP/MS Color, when you send an email (e-quotation) to them they will always give you the best price (at least to my cases). Another method to get the price is to look at www.bhphtoovideo.com prices as reference. For Hoya brand filters, multiply the US prices by about 1.6-1.7x, that should be the price you going to pay for in SGD MAX. B+W brand filters, multiply by 1.4-1.5x of the US price, that is the price you going to pay for in SGD MAX. Say this B+W CP sold at BHPhoto, US$114.95 which is like SG$190, but I can get in CP at about SG$165 (like US$114.95 x 1.45). B+W is made in Germany so exporting to US tends to be more expensive than to SG IMO (I think lah).

2nd March 2005	#9
Hong Jia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 915	Hi guys... For those guys interested in 6T, i call TK photos this afternoon. They say can order for 6T about 70 dollars, they have 5T available now about the same price. The problem with ordering 6T is that they take about 1 mth to arrive as it is usually out of stock. I have nothing to do with TK photos, so don't come and flame me. Cheers...

3rd March 2005	#14
Shierly Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 84	yes, it's abt $45 for 72mm +4. Price got from AP on last DEC. Very Ex to me, as i'm don't often use it. Very busy recently, no time to play with my FZ20. Mayb thinking of buying 2nd hand...hehehee....If you know anyone selling, let me know ya. Going for shooting during this May and June holiday.

3rd March 2005	#20
natnivek Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eastside Posts: 836	Haha... You lagi big gangster! Peddling for Hong Jia in an OT! Ok lah... I'll bring this underground. I'll pm Hong Jia then...