Got Nikon 18-200 VR yesterday - Tourist experience :)

[alien2108]

Hey all!

Well my greatest bounty to get in Singapore was Nikon 18-200 VR since it is almost unpossible to get it in Europe.

After ringing up all regular Singapore stores (Cathay, Alan's...) and finding out no stock is there I headed down along Orchard. Well noone got it, one said 1800SGD and he can supply it. Ofcourse I said no thank you....

Well beeing to Little India I went to Slim Lim Square...What a surprise...Went to first shop and voila...18-200VR, Made in Thailand, Guarantee Card stamped and signed - 1540SGD. Another shop said 2000SGD I only laughed and after buying it I went along the shops and another one offered me price 1280SGD (with tax)!? Well I couldn't belive that price so I asked him to double check it and that we are talking about same lens and well he said we are.

Since I'm getting back 55SGD because of Tax Free it will be - 1485SGD for me which I think is good price, what do you think?

1280SGD is too good to be true, I still don't belive somehow that someone would actually sell for that price...

My 5c to the forum Feel free to use the price in Nikon Price guide though

love the city though

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by alien2108 Hey all! Well my greatest bounty to get in Singapore was Nikon 18-200 VR since it is almost unpossible to get it in Europe. After ringing up all regular Singapore stores (Cathay, Alan's...) and finding out no stock is there I headed down along Orchard. Well noone got it, one said 1800SGD and he can supply it. Ofcourse I said no thank you.... Well beeing to Little India I went to Slim Lim Square...What a surprise...Went to first shop and voila...18-200VR, Made in Thailand, Guarantee Card stamped and signed - 1540SGD. Another shop said 2000SGD I only laughed and after buying it I went along the shops and another one offered me price 1280SGD (with tax)!? Well I could belive that price so I asked him to double check it and that we are talking about same lens and well he said we are. Since I'm getting back 55SGD because of Tax Free it will be - 1485SGD for me which I think is good price, what do you think? 1280SGD is too good to be true, I still don't belive somehow that someone would actually sell for that price... My 5c to the forum Feel free to use the price in Nikon Price guide though love the city though

$1280 is a good price, however, I think $1540 is a little expensive (even if its in short supply), Nikons reccomended retail price is only $1480.

[davsmiths]

Well, it's in your hands now. You bought it. Use it to the max!

No point. next time, maybe just spend another 5 mins more and venture further.

[alien2108]

Well the thing is that even in Europe, Nikon Europe says 680EUR, but you can't get it! Nowhere! They sell for 850-900EUR on ebay in EU!

And it looks like the same in Singapore. Nowhere to get it in "regular" retailers. Well I can always buy another one and sell one in EU to cover price difference

Just wanted to check what anybody of you payed since you are local

[zha]

$1280 is a reasonable price to pay.
Good thing you did some research before nailing the purchase.

Enjoy your new lens

[nyxx88]

It is possible to get it at $1280 or slightly lesser.

[alien2108]

Well going to get another one tommorow Now I know where to stand and I'll confront the dealer who sold it for 15xx. Let's see if he can sell one for right price...

And I always say to myself "wait" go check another guy...Well leson learned Post the price in price guide for others...

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by nyxx88 It is possible to get it at $1280 or slightly lesser.

New? I wouldnt think you could get it cheaper.

[Soldi]

i went to alan photo but they didnt have stock.. which other stores has it?

[syc77]

alien2108,

3 days ago,1 of the regular shops called n quoted me about $1250.i think it was either Alan's or CP.

$1540 is way too expensive if u asked me.reasonable price:$1250 - $1300
And no point confronting the dealer who sold u @ $1.5k.A deal's a deal.besides,U know the street price is less than $1300.JUst b careful when getting the other len.

[nyxx88]

Originally Posted by wildstallion New? I wouldnt think you could get it cheaper.

Yes, new. It is possible. Look at syc77's post...

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by nyxx88 Yes, new. It is possible. Look at syc77's post...

ok, $1250-1280, not much difference.

[alien2108]

Well since 1250SGD would be a good price I'll go confront him and tell him I need another one. So he can sell me another one for 1150SGD and I'll get back my 100SGD and he'll still earn more for two (1540+1150=1345/piece) Well let's see

[syc77]

Originally Posted by wildstallion ok, $1250-1280, not much difference.

think of it this way.

$1280 for the lens or $1280 for lens + filter?

[wildstallion]

Originally Posted by syc77 think of it this way. $1280 for the lens or $1280 for lens + filter?

Yeah, but that would be a cheap filter. $30 isnt really a big deal if im spending $1250 already, I know to some people it will be though.

[syc77]

Originally Posted by wildstallion Yeah, but that would be a cheap filter. $30 isnt really a big deal if im spending $1250 already, I know to some people it will be though.

FYI:
i got the lens with Pro 1 Cir Pol filter for $1280.
i think most of us dont categorize that filter as cheap leh.

[Big Kahuna]

Maybe you buy the cheaper one then bring the two receipt to small claim tribunal and complaint you were being ripped, as a tourist they will give you priority attention and who knows...they might refund you the different....it's $200+.... quite a lot

[Cikgu101]

I got mine yesterday for RM2650 about S$1130 (at exchange rate of S$1 = RM2.344)

It was a Sweet Treat Enjoyed Using It Very Much
But There Goes All My Over~Time Funds

[paisatge]

hi alien2108, not sure which part of Europe you're talking about but I saw a bunch of them in Barcelona, Spain...and it's like around 800 euros after tax

[Big Kahuna]

Originally Posted by Cikgu101 I got mine yesterday for RM2650 about S$1130 (at exchange rate of S$1 = RM2.344) It was a Sweet Treat Enjoyed Using It Very Much But There Goes All My Over~Time Funds

Wah...OT already this much.....your salary must be Teaching is not too bad lah (just kidding, hope you don't mind)