Where to buy 40D in Japan?

[portal28]

hi guys, I'm planning to go to Japan sometime in the near future. Would a 40D body be cheaper there as compared to Singapore and Hong Kong? Any idea how much it would cost?

[doodah]

Originally Posted by portal28 hi guys, I'm planning to go to Japan sometime in the near future. Would a 40D body be cheaper there as compared to Singapore and Hong Kong? Any idea how much it would cost?

I was in Japan recently. Prices are not that much lower than Singapore and you have no warranty for camera bodies.

[Srono]

Not very sure, but I use http://www.kakaku.com to check price in JPN.
Cheapest in JPN for 40D is ¥104,780 ~ < 1400SGD.
You may also try http://www.pricejapan.com, they will buy with cheapest price (from Kakaku) and charge you some service fee.
In this case, it will be 107,923 ~ 1420SGD. Still cheaper than in SG.

P.S: i have never bought camera from pricejapan, but last time it worked well for Japanese PDAs.

Good luck!

[kenfong]

If you are in Tokyo, the place to go to buy electronics/cameras etc. is Akihabara. See the link below for further info. It's got some info about the major shops in the area too.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3003.html

[Isaiahfortythirtyone]

go to MAP camera. one of the cheapest in tokyo at Shinjuku. dont bother with BIC, yodobashi or the other mega stores

[xunjas]

i use kakaku.com to find the prices. remember to note that some shops accept only cash transaction. their prices are much lower than some shops in JP. it was tough finding atm that accepts non-JP cards..

[An drew]

Buy, buy, buy!

The Yodobashi at Akihabara.

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by An drew Buy, buy, buy! The Yodobashi at Akihabara.

good place to see all the photography gear! alot of lenses n cams on display for test. Prices are much higher than smaller shops. However, this shop allow the use of credit card. =)

[thingie]

wah bro, planning an upgrade? haha..about time man

good luck in your search

[subwirl]

HI,
Planing to buy a lens and ixus when i go japan. For the lens i can just put it on my 400D and use so not a problem. But for the ixus, i wanna give it to someone as a gift. Will i be taxed when i get back here? Was thinking of flatenning the box and put it in my luggage. But if i declare, what will i be charged? I read somewhere that GST is liable for goods above $400. But i checked the ixus is only going for about $370+.

Anyone can help me where to find the info i need or has anyone brought digicam from overseas and brought it back here?

Thanks

[xunjas]

flatten the box and pack the contents in bag or luggage.. remember to claim back vat..

[subwirl]

Originally Posted by xunjas flatten the box and pack the contents in bag or luggage.. remember to claim back vat..

Oooh..ok thanks..thought of that but in case kena check lah..

[xunjas]

Originally Posted by subwirl Oooh..ok thanks..thought of that but in case kena check lah..

so far, no 1 bother to check on me~~ i even bought all the alcohols to the limit with many bags, the customs see also dun want to see me``