Price of Sony F717....

Goondu · 3rd October 2002

For those interested in the above camera, I have been to Alan Photo yesterday afternoon, and have been quoted the Sony F717 at $1500 w/o GST.

Also ask about the S2 Pro and the price is $3600 inclusive of GST.

senhwei · 3rd October 2002

Thanks Goondu ! I'm certainly interested in buying the F717 during my next trip to Singapore.

Any idea how much 128Mb memory sticks cost (cheapest) ?

thanks,

senhwei

senhwei · 3rd October 2002

Can you guys clarify something for me ?

I'll be in Singapore to buy the F717 to take back to Sydney - in this case, I don't have to pay GST right ? Or is there a scheme that allows me to claim a GST refund at the airport ?

thanks !

senhwei

mpenza · 3rd October 2002

really cheap sia! go for it!

Goondu · 3rd October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by senhwei
Can you guys clarify something for me ?

I'll be in Singapore to buy the F717 to take back to Sydney - in this case, I don't have to pay GST right ? Or is there a scheme that allows me to claim a GST refund at the airport ?

thanks !

senhwei

First, do the bargaining with the staff of AP and never let them know you are a tourist (or are you?). Only when it comes to payment, you can ask them about the GST thingy.

If I am not wrong, you still need to pay GST first and upon arrival at the airport, you can claimed back the GST amount.

Last but not least, the price above is quoted based on either cash or nets payment. For credit card purchases, they may add a 2 or 3%.

P/S: I have seen somewhere that the F717 costs about $16xx, and therefore do not know whether I have been taken as a fool by the quote. But since buying almost all my stuff at AP previously, I doubt that.

Look for Sam, KH Tan or Steven in AP. They are the persons that I have deal with them before.

Hope that helps.

senhwei · 3rd October 2002

Thanks for the tips Goondu !

senhwei · 3rd October 2002

I just received an e-quote from CP :

Sony DSC-F717 @ S$1,500.00

Date : 3 Oct. 2002 / SL

Price : nett and subject to 3% GST
Delivery : ex-stock subject to prior sales, unless otherwise stated. Terms of Payment : Cash / Net

Validity of Quote : 1 week *
* price subject to change after validity prior, without prior notice.

Goondu · 3rd October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by senhwei
I just received an e-quote from CP :

Sony DSC-F717 @ S$1,500.00

Date : 3 Oct. 2002 / SL

Price : nett and subject to 3% GST
Delivery : ex-stock subject to prior sales, unless otherwise stated. Terms of Payment : Cash / Net

Validity of Quote : 1 week *
* price subject to change after validity prior, without prior notice.

Good for you. Looks like you have more than 1 place to do your shopping.

If you decide to buy from CP, make sure to print out the e-quote to show to them.

Zoomer · 3rd October 2002

Don't tell them u are tourist, u are singaporean!!!

Claim back your GST at the airport, there is a counter there for you. Just ask the staff there.

Goondu · 3rd October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Zoomer
Don't tell them u are tourist, u are singaporean!!!

Claim back your GST at the airport, there is a counter there for you. Just ask the staff there.

If I am not wrong, you still need the shop you purchase from to fill up a form, and together with the company stamp, in order to claim the GST rebate from the airport.

Am I right, wrong?

fastwatch · 4th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Goondu

If I am not wrong, you still need the shop you purchase from to fill up a form, and together with the company stamp, in order to claim the GST rebate from the airport.

Am I right, wrong?

u are right! but whoever's buying, please pay up 1st and with the cam in your hands, then enquire abt the GST refund thingy

senhwei · 4th October 2002

Thanks for your tips ! I'll have to try and pass myself off as a local. Shouldn't be too hard ...

revenant · 4th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by senhwei
Thanks for your tips ! I'll have to try and pass myself off as a local. Shouldn't be too hard ...

Maybe some singlish will help?

HOCL · 4th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Goondu

If I am not wrong, you still need the shop you purchase from to fill up a form, and together with the company stamp, in order to claim the GST rebate from the airport.

Am I right, wrong?

You are right.

GST Tourist Refund Scheme

Kit · 4th October 2002

If you do go to Cathayphoto at Peninsula, try to get hold of Kelvin, guy with a crew cut. Really nice and helpful guy.

JaGr · 8th October 2002

why is it that CP equoted me $1600 for the 717? Don't they fix their prices

item ;
1) Sony cybershot DSC-F717 @ S$1,600.00
2) Sony HVL1000 flash @ S$160.00

Date : 8 Oct. 2002 / SL

Goondu · 8th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by JaGr
why is it that CP equoted me $1600 for the 717? Don't they fix their prices

item ;
1) Sony cybershot DSC-F717 @ S$1,600.00
2) Sony HVL1000 flash @ S$160.00

Date : 8 Oct. 2002 / SL

Hmm, could it be due to the weak exchange rate of the SGD?

3rd October 2002	#1
Goondu Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,333	Price of Sony F717.... For those interested in the above camera, I have been to Alan Photo yesterday afternoon, and have been quoted the Sony F717 at $1500 w/o GST. Also ask about the S2 Pro and the price is $3600 inclusive of GST.

3rd October 2002	#2
senhwei Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 125	Thanks Goondu ! I'm certainly interested in buying the F717 during my next trip to Singapore. Any idea how much 128Mb memory sticks cost (cheapest) ? thanks, senhwei __________________ Lifespike.com

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senhwei Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 125	Can you guys clarify something for me ? I'll be in Singapore to buy the F717 to take back to Sydney - in this case, I don't have to pay GST right ? Or is there a scheme that allows me to claim a GST refund at the airport ? thanks ! senhwei __________________ Lifespike.com

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senhwei Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 125	Thanks for the tips Goondu ! __________________ Lifespike.com

3rd October 2002	#7
senhwei Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 125	I just received an e-quote from CP : Sony DSC-F717 @ S$1,500.00 Date : 3 Oct. 2002 / SL Price : nett and subject to 3% GST Delivery : ex-stock subject to prior sales, unless otherwise stated. Terms of Payment : Cash / Net Validity of Quote : 1 week * * price subject to change after validity prior, without prior notice. __________________ Lifespike.com

3rd October 2002	#4
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	really cheap sia! go for it!

3rd October 2002	#9
Zoomer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 708	Don't tell them u are tourist, u are singaporean!!! Claim back your GST at the airport, there is a counter there for you. Just ask the staff there.

4th October 2002	#12
senhwei Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 125	Thanks for your tips ! I'll have to try and pass myself off as a local. Shouldn't be too hard ... __________________ Lifespike.com

4th October 2002	#15
Kit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bukit Timah / Melbourne CBD Posts: 6,013	If you do go to Cathayphoto at Peninsula, try to get hold of Kelvin, guy with a crew cut. Really nice and helpful guy.

8th October 2002	#16
JaGr Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 320	why is it that CP equoted me $1600 for the 717? Don't they fix their prices item ; 1) Sony cybershot DSC-F717 @ S$1,600.00 2) Sony HVL1000 flash @ S$160.00 Date : 8 Oct. 2002 / SL