buying a 70-200 VR from HK

wind30 · 18th May 2006

after the recent plunge in US dollars, the HK prices are VERY attractive.

From tin cheung cameras the 70-200VR is like 11445 HKD. which is like $2289. I hope the shops in HK did not raise their price due to the falling american dollar.

mmm.... if I bring one or two more sets back, are people willing to pay $2500 for a full international warrantied new set? Or is that errr against the law to bring back and sell?

espn · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by wind30

after the recent plunge in US dollars, the HK prices are VERY attractive.

From tin cheung cameras the 70-200VR is like 11445 HKD. which is like $2289. I hope the shops in HK did not raise their price due to the falling american dollar.

mmm.... if I bring one or two more sets back, are people willing to pay $2500 for a full international warrantied new set? Or is that errr against the law to bring back and sell?

From S3 PRO DR to doing business

You rocks! Profit of $211

Don't forget to declare GST... if caught with the goods valued above $400 and GST not declared, GST is 50% of the cost of the goods.

Better make sure Tin Cheung didn't give you grey set prices else you'll end up paying lots more.

ernest_ted · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by espn

From S3 PRO DR to doing business You rocks! Profit of $211

Don't forget to declare GST... if caught with the goods valued above $400 and GST not declared, GST is 50% of the cost of the goods.

Better make sure Tin Cheung didn't give you grey set prices else you'll end up paying lots more.

Pro comment

espn · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by ernest_ted

Pro comment

Siao liao that means I'm not constructive and this is OT ?

jnet6 · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by espn

Siao liao that means I'm not constructive and this is OT ?

i don't know but mine this post is...

ernest_ted · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by espn

Siao liao that means I'm not constructive and this is OT ?

No no on the contrary...

longkangman · 18th May 2006

die liao custom read this thread all with lens in box sure kenna block liao and declare.

Prepare to give good reason.

yyD70S · 18th May 2006

You have to add 10% for the int'l waaranty as the shelf/internet/phone prices from T.C. comes w/out one.

Originally Posted by wind30

after the recent plunge in US dollars, the HK prices are VERY attractive.

From tin cheung cameras the 70-200VR is like 11445 HKD. which is like $2289. I hope the shops in HK did not raise their price due to the falling american dollar.

mmm.... if I bring one or two more sets back, are people willing to pay $2500 for a full international warrantied new set? Or is that errr against the law to bring back and sell?

sykestang · 18th May 2006

HK$11445 is definitely a grey set price.

wind30 · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by yyD70S

You have to add 10% for the int'l waaranty as the shelf/internet/phone prices from T.C. comes w/out one.

ok thanks. Is cash price cheaper? Read in the other thread that cash price at the shop is cheaper than internet price.

But still with the plunge in US dollars, shopping/travelling in HK looks very worthwhile.

Selling at $2.5k I make like $200 but I think the savings for the guy who buys it is more than $200... it is a win-win situation. But if the price is more than $2300 then maybe not. See how much the price is like there.

wind30 · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by sykestang

HK$11445 is definitely a grey set price.

thanks, for the info you posted on the oracle thread. Another thing for me to check.

yyD70S · 18th May 2006

Yes. If you go down to the shop itself, it's cheaper than internet price. Still, note that the starting price they quote you is w/out int'l warranty. As I said, you have to top up about 10% for that.

Which means (adds up to)... it's about the same price as those shops like Man Shing / Wing Shing / Kowloon Life in the Mongkok area. That was why I ultimately made my purchases from Man Shing. [T.C. is not an authourised dealer for Nikon / sorry, don't know about Canon]. And note that I'm referring to lens. Body only local warranty.

It may not be worth it flying all the way there to buy it... unless you happen to be there for biz trip or holiday.

Originally Posted by wind30

ok thanks. Is cash price cheaper? Read in the other thread that cash price at the shop is cheaper than internet price.

But still with the plunge in US dollars, shopping/travelling in HK looks very worthwhile.

zaxh81 · 18th May 2006

No stocks currently,you can email them.Seem like alot of items out of stock.

N-user · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by sykestang

HK$11445 is definitely a grey set price.

wah bro, where you been..... was waiting for you to return home from Bangkok and quote me the price of the filter...

espn · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by sykestang

HK$11445 is definitely a grey set price.

Hiak hiak... yep

espn · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by N-user

wah bro, where you been..... was waiting for you to return home from Bangkok and quote me the price of the filter...

Call him, it's faster.

The Oracle · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by wind30

after the recent plunge in US dollars, the HK prices are VERY attractive.

From tin cheung cameras the 70-200VR is like 11445 HKD. which is like $2289. I hope the shops in HK did not raise their price due to the falling american dollar.

mmm.... if I bring one or two more sets back, are people willing to pay $2500 for a full international warrantied new set? Or is that errr against the law to bring back and sell?

No offence bro! You converted wrongly liao.

HK 11445 = S $2328 not 2289

you can try this website http://www.xe.com/ucc/ for any cash conversion

espn · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by The Oracle

No offence bro! You converted wrongly liao.

HK 11445 = S $2328 not 2289

you can try this website http://www.xe.com/ucc/ for any cash conversion

Buy from Mustafa, no need to convert

longkangman · 18th May 2006

not too sure ah neh would help to bargin for me if I were to go there to buy from Mustafa.

espn · 18th May 2006

Originally Posted by longkangman

not too sure ah neh would help to bargin for me if I were to go there to buy from Mustafa.

No worries... AIR NEH will bring you walk around and shop.

18th May 2006	#1
wind30 Deregistered Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,929	buying a 70-200 VR from HK after the recent plunge in US dollars, the HK prices are VERY attractive. From tin cheung cameras the 70-200VR is like 11445 HKD. which is like $2289. I hope the shops in HK did not raise their price due to the falling american dollar. mmm.... if I bring one or two more sets back, are people willing to pay $2500 for a full international warrantied new set? Or is that errr against the law to bring back and sell?

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zaxh81 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 4,383	Re: buying a 70-200 VR from HK No stocks currently,you can email them.Seem like alot of items out of stock.

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longkangman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sewage drain/manhole Posts: 4,959	Re: buying a 70-200 VR from HK not too sure ah neh would help to bargin for me if I were to go there to buy from Mustafa. __________________ Studio TFCD :-)