numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza

Blackgoddess · 8th March 2009

hey guys,
want to ask an opinion. How many of you have bought anything from the numerous camera shops in Lucky Plaza? was there just now and was doubtful if they are honest and wonders if they're more for tourists and charge higher prices than those shops in this forum..
i went to a shop called The Southern Cross to ask about some lens hood. thought the uncle there was quite alright. Anyone bought anything from this shop?

rendition · 8th March 2009

Haha, I just got my battery grip (BG-E6) from there for $370, cheaper than elsewhere.

To me, if price is right, why not. Besides, all battery grips do not come with warranty, or do they? All their products are grey set BTW. So as long as you've done your homework, should be alright.

HOWEVER, that shop facing front, near the staircase of the taxi stand should be avoided simply because they have special price for all their products. I meant specially expensive.

mrericlee · 8th March 2009

Some idiot at Lucky Plaza quoted me 2x the MSRP of Canon! Crazy buggers.

CanonDreamer · 8th March 2009

Hahaha...

That is a tourist trap! They just treat whoever walk-in as tourist.

ManWearPants · 8th March 2009

Wherever you are - Lucky or Peninsula, Singapore and Overseas....know your stuff, do your homework.

There really is no one shop that will not want a bigger profit. Singaporeans are just over-protected that they don't know how to open their "golden mouth" to bargain. The alternative is to walk away if the price is not right.

Sometimes you get a bargain, sometimes you get con. It is not possible to win all the time

rendition · 9th March 2009

Haha, I won't be surprised. That special shop I mentioned is selling BG-E6 for a special Sunday price of $486.

Originally Posted by mrericlee

Some idiot at Lucky Plaza quoted me 2x the MSRP of Canon! Crazy buggers.

charlesleong · 9th March 2009

typically they see how much they can chop you for

i got quoted "$1500 special offer" for 17-40 there. EXCLUDING GST.

Shen siung · 9th March 2009

They r a few thread about shops in Lucky plaza and SLS, may go search for it.
Usually advisible to avoid them, except some says Lords is good actually...

Racing Turtle · 10th March 2009

i buy stuff from Southern Cross, i get my stuff at good prices there, better than most of the other shops, however i think the advice of researching and knowing your prices and basic knowledge of what you are looking to get still stands. Else anywhere you go, its easy to get conned.

seiji87 · 10th March 2009

Yup, true true!! you have to do your homework first before buying, or else you will be cheated!

But best if you can get from reputable shops that we all discuss eg, john3:16, ms color and all..

But overall, do your homework, check the prices first at the different shops, and you might find yourself a bargain!!

spartacus.ret · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by charlesleong

i got quoted "$1500 special offer" for 17-40 there. EXCLUDING GST.

why you neh buy? special offer woh.

denniskee · 10th March 2009

there used to be a black list of shops listed by Case i think, dont know where to find it liao.

DeSwitch · 10th March 2009

20 years ago, when I wanted to buy my 1st SLR, they dont want to entertain me because I was young and dont look like got $$$ to buy. I had never gone back there (lucky plaza) since.

night86mare · 10th March 2009

lords is alright, but do your homework anyways

buy from the rest AT YOUR OWN RISK; it isn't just price they can play with. can remove things from the box, and sell to you later at higher price.. the list of things that people can play with is inexhaustive, literally

Anson · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by rendition

Haha, I just got my battery grip (BG-E6) from there for $370, cheaper than elsewhere.

To me, if price is right, why not. Besides, all battery grips do not come with warranty, or do they? All their products are grey set BTW. So as long as you've done your homework, should be alright.

I have send my BG to CSC for serving & checking before... they do honor the warranty based on your receipt.

atomboy · 10th March 2009

Hmm I think they're quite dubious, would rather place my faith in the more reputable dealers. If you're not getting any big ticket items, then I guess there's not much harm in testing water at Lucky Plaza.

.Hack · 10th March 2009

Never really trust shops in Lucky Plaza, Sim Lim Square too.

Anson · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by .Hack

Never really trust shops in Lucky Plaza, Sim Lim Square too.

Too stereotype..... there is AP & OP @ SLS remember....

.Hack · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by Anson

Too stereotype..... there is AP & OP @ SLS remember....

Maybe i am.

third3rdwheel · 10th March 2009

Originally Posted by .Hack

Never really trust shops in Lucky Plaza, Sim Lim Square too.

You mean you have visited every shop in the two places and bought from every one there?

8th March 2009	#1
Blackgoddess New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clementi Posts: 37	numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza hey guys, want to ask an opinion. How many of you have bought anything from the numerous camera shops in Lucky Plaza? was there just now and was doubtful if they are honest and wonders if they're more for tourists and charge higher prices than those shops in this forum.. i went to a shop called The Southern Cross to ask about some lens hood. thought the uncle there was quite alright. Anyone bought anything from this shop? __________________ The Blackgodess Rises...

8th March 2009	#2
rendition Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,382	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Haha, I just got my battery grip (BG-E6) from there for $370, cheaper than elsewhere. To me, if price is right, why not. Besides, all battery grips do not come with warranty, or do they? All their products are grey set BTW. So as long as you've done your homework, should be alright. HOWEVER, that shop facing front, near the staircase of the taxi stand should be avoided simply because they have special price for all their products. I meant specially expensive. __________________ // visualverve // gear / visuals

8th March 2009	#3
mrericlee Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 445	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Some idiot at Lucky Plaza quoted me 2x the MSRP of Canon! Crazy buggers.

8th March 2009	#4
CanonDreamer Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 57	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Hahaha... That is a tourist trap! They just treat whoever walk-in as tourist.

8th March 2009	#5
ManWearPants Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 991	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Wherever you are - Lucky or Peninsula, Singapore and Overseas....know your stuff, do your homework. There really is no one shop that will not want a bigger profit. Singaporeans are just over-protected that they don't know how to open their "golden mouth" to bargain. The alternative is to walk away if the price is not right. Sometimes you get a bargain, sometimes you get con. It is not possible to win all the time

9th March 2009	#7
charlesleong Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,073	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza typically they see how much they can chop you for i got quoted "$1500 special offer" for 17-40 there. EXCLUDING GST. __________________ 5D+BG+580EX2\|35f2\|50f1.4\|85f1.8\|135L\|17-200Lf4

9th March 2009	#8
Shen siung Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,416	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza They r a few thread about shops in Lucky plaza and SLS, may go search for it. Usually advisible to avoid them, except some says Lords is good actually...

10th March 2009	#9
Racing Turtle New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 39	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza i buy stuff from Southern Cross, i get my stuff at good prices there, better than most of the other shops, however i think the advice of researching and knowing your prices and basic knowledge of what you are looking to get still stands. Else anywhere you go, its easy to get conned. __________________ Canon 450D 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS, 50mm F1.8, 24-105mm F4L Last edited by Racing Turtle; 10th March 2009 at 08:26 AM.

10th March 2009	#10
seiji87 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SG Posts: 80	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Yup, true true!! you have to do your homework first before buying, or else you will be cheated! But best if you can get from reputable shops that we all discuss eg, john3:16, ms color and all.. But overall, do your homework, check the prices first at the different shops, and you might find yourself a bargain!! __________________ EOS 30D+50mm MKII+18-55mm IS.. What I use do not define me.. Its the photos that I take that will..

10th March 2009	#12
denniskee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: bukit batok Posts: 4,212	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza there used to be a black list of shops listed by Case i think, dont know where to find it liao. __________________ photography makes one sees things from all angles.

10th March 2009	#13
DeSwitch Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 1.45N 103.83E Posts: 2,745	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza 20 years ago, when I wanted to buy my 1st SLR, they dont want to entertain me because I was young and dont look like got $$$ to buy. I had never gone back there (lucky plaza) since. __________________ NPX Multiply

10th March 2009	#14
night86mare Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in your mind Posts: 19,330	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza lords is alright, but do your homework anyways buy from the rest AT YOUR OWN RISK; it isn't just price they can play with. can remove things from the box, and sell to you later at higher price.. the list of things that people can play with is inexhaustive, literally __________________ Gallery \| Dreamscapes 09 Pentaxian 伪君子之所以更可憎

10th March 2009	#16
atomboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Hmm I think they're quite dubious, would rather place my faith in the more reputable dealers. If you're not getting any big ticket items, then I guess there's not much harm in testing water at Lucky Plaza.

10th March 2009	#17
.Hack Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 681	Re: numerous camera shops at Lucky Plaza Never really trust shops in Lucky Plaza, Sim Lim Square too. __________________ \| Nikon D90 \| 17-50 f2.8 \| 80-200 f2.8 \| 50 f1.8 \| 90 f2.8 \| flickr