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tiler65
03-11-2006, 09:34
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=465560&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I know its imported but for less than £330 its almost a steal, cheapest in the UK is £458.
Steep
03-11-2006, 09:40
Less of a deal than you think maybe, iirc BHP are pretty expensive to post to the UK, take a long time to do it and you'd likely get stuck with import duty/vat on top of their price. Since they don't lie about the value you'd pay top whack. Add to that the cost of a warranty since Canon will not honour the guarantee here.
Steep
03-11-2006, 09:43
That said I bought my Rebel (300d) from the usa off eBay a couple of years back and saved a small fortune, I didn't get hit with duty and the camera has not failed so...
Joe T
03-11-2006, 09:44
The only consideration is really the warranty. Otherwise, yes it is a steal!
tiler65
03-11-2006, 09:51
Less of a deal than you think maybe, iirc BHP are pretty expensive to post to the UK, take a long time to do it and you'd likely get stuck with import duty/vat on top of their price. Since they don't lie about the value you'd pay top whack. Add to that the cost of a warranty since Canon will not honour the guarantee here.


It includes delivery (£330 check it)
Joe T
03-11-2006, 10:19
AFAIK on digital cameras there is no duty, but VAT at 17.5% will be applicable.

There are moves afoot within the EU to change this situation however. IIRC video cameras do attract duty, and the line between still cameras and video cameras is blurrign all the time.
kamion
03-11-2006, 10:28
Crap!! Now I'm tempted! Upgrade-itis!!
kamion
03-11-2006, 13:39
oops. Looks like I took too long considering. It's now out of stock. :(
mho
03-11-2006, 16:15
I dont know why everyone is so excited !!

The price when buying from B&H has hidden costs.

Price of camera = $ 684.95
Price of postage by UPS $ 50

total for camera and postage to uk $734.95 convert to £ at XE.COM = £ 386.73

£ 386.73 + 17.5% VAT (you will get charged vat from B&H, and you have to pay it on the postage cost) = £ 454.41

£ 454.41 + £ 11 Handeling fee by UPS = £ 465.41

So a grand total of £ 465.41

How much of a saving ?.

I know as I import a lot of stuff not available in the UK, you will always get charged vat + tax from B&H as they invoice at its cost, they will not under value anything.
kamion
03-11-2006, 16:20
It was USD560+ earlier. And I'm off to Boston next week, so I was gonna have it sent to my friend's apartment in Boston. :P But it's gone out of stock and the price has gone up, so I gave up that idea.
tiler65
03-11-2006, 17:16
it was cheaper earlier.

and are you sure about the tax?

I have bought stuff from them and not been charged.
Steep
03-11-2006, 17:26
Wait till they have stock, the price may drop again.
mho
03-11-2006, 17:59
Hi

Sorry I didnt know the price was less earlier. :bonk:

You only have 3 options for postage from B&H now

USPS - handled by Parcelfarce in the UK, high cleasence fees, quite good a loosing or damaging your gear. (Like playing russian roulette with your goods). :thumbsdown:

UPS - Nice fast delivery trackable, always presented to customs £11 clearance fee. :thumbs:

Fedex - postal costs usually twice that of UPS, also a clearance fee (not sure what) always presented to customs. :thinking:

I got my Boss to get a load of stuff for me :woot: as he had a stop over in NY to go to B&H, before he went to Vegas for a Printing and colour management summit, then 2.5 weeks driving around the US.
RichardtheSane
03-11-2006, 18:58
Something else which happens and is bloody frustrating.

Often you get hit for NY sales tax too. Reason: You are shipping from B&H to the UPS international shipping facility. As far as NYC is concerned you are shipping to another location within NYC for subsequent export.

MIght be worth asking Kerso...?
nuffink
06-11-2006, 12:43
admittedly not a camera but i got some spy sunglasses from the states and wheter they undervalue them or mark as a gift you run the risk of being slapped with a tax of whatever kind, to be honest I have wanted loads of stuff from the states cos of the price but if you get caught out you don't get that good a deal in the end and then you also may have warranty issues whereby you have to return the goods to their original source just major hassle for a few quid, personal opinion only of course!!