Buying camera overseas

[rendrat]

Hi ... I would like to know if it is worthy to buy Canon camera overseas (like HongKong, Japan or Jakarta).
I saw the overseas prices are about 10-15% cheaper than Singapore.
Will Canon Singapore recognize the international warranty ?

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by rendrat Hi ... I would like to know if it is worthy to buy Canon camera overseas (like HongKong, Japan or Jakarta). I saw the overseas prices are about 10-15% cheaper than Singapore. Will Canon Singapore recognize the international warranty ?

International means International...

Thinking of getting some sony/minolta stuff from HK too. Their prices are 15-30% cheaper than here!

[ipin]

Originally Posted by rendrat Hi ... I would like to know if it is worthy to buy Canon camera overseas (like HongKong, Japan or Jakarta). I saw the overseas prices are about 10-15% cheaper than Singapore. Will Canon Singapore recognize the international warranty ?

Yes, if it isn't a grey set.

[ReiszRie]

be wary when you purchase cameras in Hong Kong and Jakarta, their "tactics" are pretty much similar to that of SG, many friends of mine went to HK to purchase camera goods but found out in the end that they've actually got ripped-off or they've purchase a grey set.

Japan so far, doesnt have much of such problems, as its considered norm for their discount shops to display fixed rock-bottom pricings on their machines.

[ipin]

If really scared, do your homework first. Know what you're getting into and what is included in the bundle. Below is a list of names you may want to check out before taking the plunge :

Hong Kong links :
The updated Hong Kong prices.
Hong Kong Shop Addresses

Tin Cheung
Tin Cheung Camera Company Shop 5 Friends' House, 6B Carnarvon Road, TST, Kowloon,Hong Kong, just off Nathan Road
DC Fever 2nd Hand B&S prices
Unit 327 & 339, 3/F, Sim City, 47-51 Shan Tung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon. Tel : 2781-1780

DC home also a good site online site.

Good luck and enjoy your photographic experience!

[ReiszRie]

Originally Posted by ipin If really scared, do your homework first. Know what you're getting into and what is included in the bundle. Below is a list of names you may want to check out before taking the plunge : Hong Kong links : The updated Hong Kong prices. Hong Kong Shop Addresses Tin Cheung Tin Cheung Camera Company Shop 5 Friends' House, 6B Carnarvon Road, TST, Kowloon,Hong Kong, just off Nathan Road DC Fever 2nd Hand B&S prices Unit 327 & 339, 3/F, Sim City, 47-51 Shan Tung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon. Tel : 2781-1780 DC home also a good site online site. Good luck and enjoy your photographic experience!

research is mighty important.

and try not to be coerced into buying a ton of accessories, if you have in mind a list of accessories you need, do check out prices of them in Singapore and use that as a gauge.

last but not least, always check the goods and ensure everything is intact with genuine warranty etc etc.



in case anyone needs stuffs from Japan, you could PM me as i'm going for yet another trip there this April-May

check out www.kakaku.com/camera/ for a list of prices in regards to cameras and accessories

you might have to click around till you get the right page for the items you're interested in, as the page is only in Japanese. Unless you could read Japanese or have a translator at hand. =)

[vaxvms]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie in case anyone needs stuffs from Japan, you could PM me as i'm going for yet another trip there this April-May check out www.kakaku.com/camera/ for a list of prices in regards to cameras and accessories you might have to click around till you get the right page for the items you're interested in, as the page is only in Japanese. Unless you could read Japanese or have a translator at hand. =)

so kind of u hope by tat time tokina 16-50 is out as realised some tamron,sigma and tokina lens price are good

[rendrat]

Thanks for all the information. If I buy a camera overseas, will I need to pay GST when I come back to Singapore ? Also, does anyone knows why the camera price and photography equipment are generally higher in Singapore ?

[ipin]

Originally Posted by rendrat Thanks for all the information. If I buy a camera overseas, will I need to pay GST when I come back to Singapore ?

If you want to play safe, remove the lens from it's box/packaging and keep it in your hand-carry. Then ask your travelling partner to hold onto it.

Originally Posted by rendrat Also, does anyone knows why the camera price and photography equipment are generally higher in Singapore ?

Exchange rates and different taxes imposed in different countries.

[ReiszRie]

Originally Posted by rendrat Thanks for all the information. If I buy a camera overseas, will I need to pay GST when I come back to Singapore ? Also, does anyone knows why the camera price and photography equipment are generally higher in Singapore ?

no problems on the side of singapore, unless you're bringing in like ten camera sets etc etc lols

[ipin]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie no problems on the side of singapore, unless you're bringing in like ten camera sets etc etc lols

I know of someone who brought quite a number of photographic equipment on several occasions and din have any trouble at all.

At the most, say that they are yours and you're a photographer who use them!

[cpichrscp]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie research is mighty important. and try not to be coerced into buying a ton of accessories, if you have in mind a list of accessories you need, do check out prices of them in Singapore and use that as a gauge. last but not least, always check the goods and ensure everything is intact with genuine warranty etc etc. in case anyone needs stuffs from Japan, you could PM me as i'm going for yet another trip there this April-May check out www.kakaku.com/camera/ for a list of prices in regards to cameras and accessories you might have to click around till you get the right page for the items you're interested in, as the page is only in Japanese. Unless you could read Japanese or have a translator at hand. =)

actually u can make use of the google translator, it translates the whole page into English from Japanese, just go to this URL
http://www.google.com/language_tools

copy http://www.kakaku.com/camera/ and paste this URL into the space provide,
select "Japanese to English BETA" and click translate
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

i find the "product comparison" feature is quite useful;
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

[cpichrscp]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie research is mighty important. and try not to be coerced into buying a ton of accessories, if you have in mind a list of accessories you need, do check out prices of them in Singapore and use that as a gauge. last but not least, always check the goods and ensure everything is intact with genuine warranty etc etc. in case anyone needs stuffs from Japan, you could PM me as i'm going for yet another trip there this April-May check out www.kakaku.com/camera/ for a list of prices in regards to cameras and accessories you might have to click around till you get the right page for the items you're interested in, as the page is only in Japanese. Unless you could read Japanese or have a translator at hand. =)

actually u can make use of the google translator, it translates the whole page into English from Japanese, just go to this URL
http://www.google.com/language_tools

copy http://www.kakaku.com/camera/ and paste this URL into the space provided,
select "Japanese to English BETA" and click translate
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

i find the "product comparison" feature is quite useful;
http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

[trd2970]

Originally Posted by ReiszRie research is mighty important. and try not to be coerced into buying a ton of accessories, if you have in mind a list of accessories you need, do check out prices of them in Singapore and use that as a gauge. last but not least, always check the goods and ensure everything is intact with genuine warranty etc etc. in case anyone needs stuffs from Japan, you could PM me as i'm going for yet another trip there this April-May check out www.kakaku.com/camera/ for a list of prices in regards to cameras and accessories you might have to click around till you get the right page for the items you're interested in, as the page is only in Japanese. Unless you could read Japanese or have a translator at hand. =)

any idea if the prices are valid only for online purchases? or do they also refer to actual shop prices.

[absoluthal]

Originally Posted by ipin Yes, if it isn't a grey set.

can i know wat u mean by "grey set"??

[jamesong]

Originally Posted by absoluthal can i know wat u mean by "grey set"??

Distributor of Hong Kong import from Japan for Hong Kong market.

Company from Singapore import from Hong Kong camera shop into Singapore without the knowledge of Distributor of Singapore.This is known as "grey set". Hence warranty is not covered by Singapore Distributor, unless the warranty card states International.

Hope this helps.

[jamesong]

Originally Posted by ipin I know of someone who brought quite a number of photographic equipment on several occasions and din have any trouble at all. At the most, say that they are yours and you're a photographer who use them!

Photographer using 10 sets of SB800, Five sets of same tele lens? Tell the Customs that you only used once and throw them away?

They are taking a huge risk, if caught they will be charged with smuggling and evading GST.If case go to court, they can say bye,bye, to their current jobs.

Customs will not stop from here, they will raid the homes to see what other camera equipments or accessories and they will trace back all past records thru the years of what you have brought in without paying GST. This is a serious case to those who do MO in quantity,and the proofs are in b&w in your MO threads with all the buyers in CS. Buyers can also be charged.

If you go overseas and buy two cameras, one you carry and the other your wife carries through Singapore Customs, that's OK. But if multiples are found in your bag, both are in serious trouble.

Please be careful and beware. Singapore Customs knows and its a matter of time.I am not here to frighten those who MO.Just a word to say, Take care

[agape01]

Originally Posted by jamesong Photographer using 10 sets of SB800, Five sets of same tele lens? Tell the Customs that you only used once and throw them away? They are taking a huge risk, if caught they will be charged with smuggling and evading GST.If case go to court, they can say bye,bye, to their current jobs. Customs will not stop from here, they will raid the homes to see what other camera equipments or accessories and they will trace back all past records thru the years of what you have brought in without paying GST. This is a serious case to those who do MO in quantity,and the proofs are in b&w in your MO threads with all the buyers in CS. Buyers can also be charged. If you go overseas and buy two cameras, one you carry and the other your wife carries through Singapore Customs, that's OK. But if multiples are found in your bag, both are in serious trouble. Please be careful and beware. Singapore Customs knows and its a matter of time.I am not here to frighten those who MO.Just a word to say, Take care

This does remind me of someone I know?

[absoluthal]

Originally Posted by jamesong Distributor of Hong Kong import from Japan for Hong Kong market. Company from Singapore import from Hong Kong camera shop into Singapore without the knowledge of Distributor of Singapore.This is known as "grey set". Hence warranty is not covered by Singapore Distributor, unless the warranty card states International. Hope this helps.

AIGHT...thanks bro... now i know liao!!!

[solomon76]

hi guys for kakaku.com , are the jvc stuff internationally warranted ?
Thanks!~