Just ordered an EOS M kit with 18-55 IS and 22mm complete with the flash gun and the EF-EOS M adapter. I've been interested in trying one of these for a while for the times when a dslr isn't practical. I was at a gig recently and there was drinks flying about, there's always some that spoil things, so I didn't want to get my 5D3 and Sigma 24-70 EX HSM out and risk over £2500 worth of kit getting wrecked. I'd of been able to use the EOS M and 18-55 and still get similar shots but I would of been able to cover it up easily. The Panamoz price was £373.45 altogether and will end up around £475 by the time duty and vat have been paid which is still a big saving over a UK based seller where the same kit would of been around £640 and that was including a second hand 22mm lens and not a new one. A saving of over £150 is excellent IMO and this is the first time I've used Panamoz for quite a while, last time was over a year ago, but the customer service was excellent as usual.
£475?
Unfortunately you've overpaid by quite a margin.
The EOS M, 18-55, flash and adapter is currently £299 from Jessops or WEX (and you get a UK model with proper warranty).
The 22mm is available new from UK sellers on eBay for around £90.
The whole price of your kit, if you had bought in the UK would therefore have been £389.
Dave, why the hell put a downer on that. Shame on you.
Stuart was happy with his lot and you felt the need to go off an research how he could have got it cheaper,
not before he'd made his purchase (which would have been useful) but after when its too late and nothing was to be gained.
He did not ask for this, he was happy, you however didn't like that so decided to spoil his fun.
Find something better to do, there a big world out there full of all sorts of pastimes that aren't based off making others unhappy.
By the way, your HK package actually works out about £20 cheaper than a UK package, I suppose when it all goes well it can be ok to deal that way. For some, I think the security of the proper UK warranty with the manufacturer could be worth £20.
Can you get the EOS-M body, 18-55, 22 f2, adapter and flash for less than £400?
Yes, the EOS M, adapter, flash and 18-55 is currently £299, and there are retailers (in the UK) on eBay selling the 22mm f2 for around £90 last time I looked.
WEX or Jessops as per Daves post.
they are selling them for £349? i see they have a cashback offer, but was interested in where they were actually for sale at £299...
Perhaps people here are confused!!! Im pretty sure it says "you pay £349 today...."
Youre wrong about one thing Dave, I got my Canon cashback within a week and a bit.
I ordered a Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC on Thursday morning, arrived yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Had to pay £29.14 import duty to the courier which I emailed Panamoz about last night and when I woke up this morning the refund had already been made. Brilliant service, brilliant price. Very happy customer
I ordered a Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC on Thursday morning, arrived yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Had to pay £29.14 import duty to the courier
Sorry guys, have absolutely no wish to get into the rights and wrongs of buying from overseas. Each to their own and all that. I was merely commenting on the efficiency of their customer service.Good point made by Pete. Exactly what did Panamoz declare as the item and value on the Customs declaration?
Sorry guys, have absolutely no wish to get into the rights and wrongs of buying from overseas. Each to their own and all that. I was merely commenting on the efficiency of their customer service.