doesnt suprise me.
Ive been looking about for a 350d and a 17-85 IS usm bargains/sale etc.
tbh i cannot see the point in buying from HK
take the well known digital rev for example.
Camera and lens £839.99
HERE
then add your postage.. £39.00
then add your £20 for the privilege of using Paypal (i want to use a CC,)
** shipping insurance is added automatically if you pay by paypal. We regret that we cannot accept payment by Paypal if shipping insurance is not used.
surcharge anyone??
I make that 839.99 + 39.00 + 20 = £898.99 with no vat promise.
the same from a UK source through Pricerunner
UK sourced, VAT paid, UK warranty
£919.95 Cameraking
£929.99 Cameraworld
£949.98 Best Cameras etc etc
and probably the best deal so far
£979 with a Canon BG-E3 Grip at warehouseexpress
so in this case i dont see any point with the worry of dealing with someone in HK over someone in the UK. The saving just isnt there.
same with second hand 350d's fetching 400+ on ebay, when you can get them new for sometimes less than old! or certainly with £75!