it is also heart warming to read this
"March 14, 2011
Nikon Corporation would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Northern Japan, on March 11, 2011.
In response to this tragedy and to extend the immediate support to its victims and affected area, Nikon Corporation has decided to donate the following assistance:
Cash donation 100 million yen
Donee Japanese Red Cross Society"
http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2011/0314_02.htm
I scanned through prices http://ddelectronics.com.sg/categories/Lenses/Nikon/ a grey dealer.. the prices of LENS DID WENT UP SIGNIFICANTLY...
those are just crazy prizes for the trinity lenses! more expensive than local warrantied ones, just like that my respect for that place plummeted
Actually why do you lose respect for them? They are just doing business. They buy lenses from overseas, and import them here. Prices in some places overseas have risen to RRP. So if they parallel import, they have to pay higher prices, add shipping, add cargo clearing costs ($350 per shipment if by sea)... etc etc... So their prices go up according.
All the prices are listed. As buyers, you can easily pick up the phone and get some price quotes. Then buy from where you decided in the end, based on prices or other factors. What's the big deal?
So why do you lose respect for them? They did not do anything wrong. What do you expect them to do? Sell stuff to you at a loss? Come on.
And watch the local prices closely. It is going to go up very soon, according with my conversations to some reputable stores.
DM101 said:I scanned through prices http://ddelectronics.com.sg/categories/Lenses/Nikon/ a grey dealer.. the prices of LENS DID WENT UP SIGNIFICANTLY...
they are parallel importers and why would i want to go with a parallel importer in this case(hint: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_import)? only one reason (since the versions are similar), cheaper price points. and when a parallel importer charges you more money for a similar product that is distributed officially through the local channels, well that just defeats the purpose doesn't it?
you've obviously not bought anything from them. the listed prices are actual prices, well less 2% if you pay by cash. but otherwise no haggling, no bargaining. anyway, i'm speaking for myself. might not be a big deal for you, but i sure is a big deal for me. to each his own right?
ahhh, that's all speculation at this time isn't it? whereas for dd, it's all in black and white in their website. see the difference? catch the drift?