Pentax 10-17mm Fisheye Local Prices?

[fengwei]

Hi All,

Got some bonus money to spend Wanna buy this lens, but seems can't find this one in any local store so far

Anyone knows which store has it instock? And the price?

Your info will be very appreciated.

Thanks a bunch.

 

[FlowerTear]

I think it should arrive Singapore after June. Even Hongkong also no this len in shop.

 

[fengwei]

Got call back from Shriro (the new Pentax Agent) this morning, was told that the lens might be in stock (in Malaysia) by mid of April. No price info at the moment

 

[danst]

Hi all,

Is it true that Fisheye 10-17 lens is available now from Max photo on this monday (3/13). Has anyone got it already? What is the price? How about other retail shops such as Cathay Photo, Alan Photo and others. Do they carry this lens? How about the price?

Thanks and Best Regards,
Dan

 

[fengwei]

Hi all,

Is it true that Fisheye 10-17 lens is available now from Max photo on this monday (3/13). Has anyone got it already? What is the price? How about other retail shops such as Cathay Photo, Alan Photo and others. Do they carry this lens? How about the price?

Thanks and Best Regards,
Dan

Called Max PHoto today, was told the lens still not in stock yet. Probably will be here next week the earliest

 

[danst]

Called Max PHoto today, was told the lens still not in stock yet. Probably will be here next week the earliest

Have you placed order already? How much is it? i am interested in it. Probably we can get better price if we buy together. What do you think?

Dan

 

[fengwei]

Have you placed order already? How much is it? i am interested in it. Probably we can get better price if we buy together. What do you think?

Dan

Nope, haven't placed order yet. Don't know the price so can't decide where to buy yet. Will wait for the lens instock first.

Would be great if we could get a group discount if buying together ;p Let's wait and see...

 

[danst]

Nope, haven't placed order yet. Don't know the price so can't decide where to buy yet. Will wait for the lens instock first.

Would be great if we could get a group discount if buying together ;p Let's wait and see...

Great! Looking forward to your good news soon!

 

[kelvinang]

B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com)
USD 499.95 + USD 41.50 shipping (3-day UPS)

About SGD 880 (today's rate) right to your doorstep. An excellent option if you don't want to wait.

 

[fengwei]

B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com)
USD 499.95 + USD 41.50 shipping (3-day UPS)

About SGD 880 (today's rate) right to your doorstep. An excellent option if you don't want to wait.

Thanks Kelvin for the info. The price over there was US$579 a couple of days ago

Oh well, plus the import tax, and some extra cost (UPS will charge at least $10 for processing fee), it'd be over S900 already. Might just wait for a couple of weeks and see what the local price is

 

[kelvinang]

Thanks Kelvin for the info. The price over there was US$579 a couple of days ago

Oh well, plus the import tax, and some extra cost (UPS will charge at least $10 for processing fee), it'd be over S900 already. Might just wait for a couple of weeks and see what the local price is

Hmm I was never charged these fees. Didn't know they exist!

From my experience, if you are buying just one item for personal use, you generally don't get charged GST for it although anything exceeding SGD 400 (I believe) requires you to pay GST. There is however no taxes relating to importing goods as far as I'm aware.

I shipped UPS several times from USA and Hong Kong and was never asked to pay anything beyond the rated "shipping price". Maybe it was included, or absorbed, by the retailer. An alternative would be USPS Air Parcel, but this often ends up more expensive and slower than UPS.

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

Hey, i also dun know at after what price the delivery man would ask for GST.

I once bought something delivered by UPS, the delivery man asked for GST, the amount is S$60+ as it's over S$2k. I dun have that much cash at home with me then... pai sey... he came knocking on my dr in the morning while i'm still asleep... I blur!

Subsequently things that i bought of S$150 to S$350 delivered by FedEx, there wasn't GST.

 

[fengwei]

Hmm I was never charged these fees. Didn't know they exist!

From my experience, if you are buying just one item for personal use, you generally don't get charged GST for it although anything exceeding SGD 400 (I believe) requires you to pay GST. There is however no taxes relating to importing goods as far as I'm aware.

I shipped UPS several times from USA and Hong Kong and was never asked to pay anything beyond the rated "shipping price". Maybe it was included, or absorbed, by the retailer. An alternative would be USPS Air Parcel, but this often ends up more expensive and slower than UPS.

I bought many items from the US, but only was charged GST once, and it's UPS that I used. The guy didn't only charge me for 5% GST, also S$10 additional processing fee! I asked him why, and he said it's just like that

Anyway, I'd avoid UPS as much as I can. USPS is far cheaper ...

 

[Munk]

I didn't know UPS will charge all dat. I just received my Panerai watch from US ship by FEDEX they never charge me for GST or processing fees, flat USD67 with insurance. I agree with fengwei, USPS is much cheaper.

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

Wah, bought Luminor Panerai watch? Very expensive!

 

[danst]

Hi all,

Any local shop selling this fisheye lens now? Wanted to get one for my coming Japan trip in end April.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Dan

 

[k_istDS]

Hi all,

Any local shop selling this fisheye lens now? Wanted to get one for my coming Japan trip in end April.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Dan

maybe you get a better deal in Japan...

 

[fengwei]

maybe you get a better deal in Japan...

Not really, especially for brand new one. Sometimes prices over there are more expensive, or at least on par with those in the States

But it's a lot easier to get Pentax lenses there, that's for sure

 

[xdivider]

Not really, especially for brand new one. Sometimes prices over there are more expensive, or at least on par with those in the States

But it's a lot easier to get Pentax lenses there, that's for sure

Mapcamera in Shinjuku quoted me 48500 yen.

 

[fengwei]

Mapcamera in Shinjuku quoted me 48500 yen.

Really? Can you bring one back to me? I'd add some more on top of that price, make it to S$700 (=51150 yen) COD when you are back