Thailand, Bangkok: MBK

[jeromevo]

Thailand Baht = THB
Singopre Dollar = SGP

SGP 1 = THB 23

Canon 10-22mm = 20500THB
Canon A640 = 14900THB
Nikon D80 (Body Only) = 39900THB
Nikon D80 with Kit Lens (18-135mm) = 52500THB
Nikon D200 (Body Only) = 54500THB
Nikon 50mm 1.8 = 4800THB
Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 = 14300THB

[simon80]

is cheaper in SG

[MLSK]

are in bkk now? pls ask if you would be able to claim tax refund as foreigners? if so, it will be even cheaper!

[jeromevo]

Originally Posted by MLSK are in bkk now? pls ask if you would be able to claim tax refund as foreigners? if so, it will be even cheaper!

arrive in singapore, yesterday

[satch]

definitely cheaper in SG

[Kie UD]

can u suggest me a cheaper shop in Singapore, i am looking for Lens and flash.
i'm from Thailand.

[donchua]

Seem that all the Nikon more x than SG leh..

[wahZe]

I was in MBK a week ago, there is a camera shop on the 1st/ground floor... I agree that just looking at the listed price, SG is cheaper... but then, if you bargain, the prices may be comparable... I never tried though...

[ryuggen]

But we too must take note of warranty issue. Unless its justifiable for that price without warranty.

[ryuggen]

Originally Posted by ryuggen But we too must take note of warranty issue. Unless its justifiable for that price without warranty.

P.S. Do they sell classic nikon cams(20 yrs and beyond)?

[Hoky]

The EFS 10-22 seems to be at good price if it's under intl. warranty.

[MLSK]

Thats what I thought too. It works out to be around $891!?? Anyway, I am planning to visit friends in BKK on 31 Dec .... so will try to pop into this MBK shop to take a look.

Originally Posted by Hoky The EFS 10-22 seems to be at good price if it's under intl. warranty.

[bangkuangz]

Originally Posted by MLSK Thats what I thought too. It works out to be around $891!?? Anyway, I am planning to visit friends in BKK on 31 Dec .... so will try to pop into this MBK shop to take a look.

Actually some of the L lens pricing there is slightly cheaper vs. Singapore. I forgot what the shop name but it is somewhere in 2nd/3rd floor (have the same look and feel with Cathay Photo so you may recognize it). Dunno about the warranty, but the uncle have the same SLS attitude ... buy or hush hush ..

[MLSK]

Thanks for the tip, I guess the SLS attitude goes together with the low prices. Just wondering if any CSers had done any purchase there?

Originally Posted by bangkuangz Actually some of the L lens pricing there is slightly cheaper vs. Singapore. I forgot what the shop name but it is somewhere in 2nd/3rd floor (have the same look and feel with Cathay Photo so you may recognize it). Dunno about the warranty, but the uncle have the same SLS attitude ... buy or hush hush ..

[Hobbesyeo]

Originally Posted by MLSK Thanks for the tip, I guess the SLS attitude goes together with the low prices. Just wondering if any CSers had done any purchase there?

You need to be VERY CAREFUL when shopping in SLS. Or else you will be cheated either in the price or in the product. Lots of stories of people being cheated there in one way or another.

As far as camera stuff is concerned, Alan photo at SLS seems pretty reliable and reputable.

[bangkuangz]

Originally Posted by Hobbesyeo You need to be VERY CAREFUL when shopping in SLS. Or else you will be cheated either in the price or in the product. Lots of stories of people being cheated there in one way or another. As far as camera stuff is concerned, Alan photo at SLS seems pretty reliable and reputable.

I think he was asking abt someone who have bought item in MBK Bangkok .. anyway the shop looks "reputable", lot of lens/camera/tripods/etc, really feel like you go inside Cathay Photo Peninsula. But again since I never buy from them I won't be able to tell if they are genuine or not ... The price is in the pricelist pasted on the wall, so if you blur blur go inside and peek you dont have to deal with the uncles .. It's small though .. you have to find it before the uncle get you (last time it is somewhere behind the L lenses display)

[raychan]

Was at the Nikon shop in MBK last week. They are selling the D200 + MB-D200 at 69000Baht which is approx $3000. Got the same combo from CP for only $2550. The savings of $450 is actually enuff for a Thai to fly to SG and buy the camera and spend a day taking photos with his new camera before flying home.

[Yatlapball]

Everything in MBK is marked up. You will need to ask the local photography community where they get their gear (most likely they will tell you, you singaporean? Buy in singapore! Cheap!)

Put simply, any big tourist attraction place has marked up prices and its up to you to bargain.

(ok, beat me. Im stereotyping)

[Keltzar]

I bought a used Tamron 17/3.5 with a leica-R adaptall from the ground-flr shop in MBK two weeks ago. Seems like a good price... about S$210. And I forgot to check if I can claim back the 7% GST ... that would make it $200!

The EOS 5D is cheaper than in Singapore. About S$3950+, even with GST.

The pro shop on the higher floor seems more expensive.

[MLSK]

Great buy! Is the name of the shop "fotofile"? Did they say anything about int'l warranty?

Originally Posted by Keltzar I bought a used Tamron 17/3.5 with a leica-R adaptall from the ground-flr shop in MBK two weeks ago. Seems like a good price... about S$210. And I forgot to check if I can claim back the 7% GST ... that would make it $200! The EOS 5D is cheaper than in Singapore. About S$3950+, even with GST. The pro shop on the higher floor seems more expensive.