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| Thread ID: 37349 | 2003-09-04 22:07:00 | Digital Cameras: why do they cost so much in NZ? | braindead (1685) | Press F1 |
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| 173054 | 2003-09-05 06:01:00 | I should have mentioned that my brother, who lives in Texas, brought my camera gear with him, on a recent visit. I have my fishing tackle sent to him and he forwards it on to me. You get charged 20% for surface shipping for overseas. If you have a light but expensive item the sellers make a really big profit from the shipping costs. You can get stung by these costs, if you don't have contacts. |
Fishb8 (484) | ||
| 173055 | 2003-09-05 06:11:00 | Thanks for the input guys. Seems like there's no free lunch buying cams overseas unless a friend brings one back, or as someone suggested, a suitcase full. There's another earlier thread on this subject which I didn't see that has some good info in it. Ya can't go back and ya can't stand still - if the thunder don't get ya the lighnin' will. Cheers |
braindead (1685) | ||
| 173056 | 2003-09-05 06:13:00 | Where did u get the CF for so cheap? heard many of the more reputable japan shops sell them as like $200 for half GB and $400 for a full GB... |
nomad (3693) | ||
| 173057 | 2003-09-05 06:15:00 | if u look closely some shops charge like $30-50US for a the product via air freight. then add 12.5% at customs if the GST amount is least $100nz/ u still benefit, but its best with contacts. | nomad (3693) | ||
| 173058 | 2003-09-06 08:01:00 | The CF cards were through Amazon. I looked out on a digital camera forum and saw some short-lived sales, so i got in quick. They'll accept NZ credit cards. All the cards came with a mail-in rebate, so my rellies in Texas had to do that bit for me to get the final price. It's a bit tricky, but ok if you've got contacts. | Fishb8 (484) | ||
| 173059 | 2003-09-09 01:33:00 | if you are looking for a good camera for that price, the samsung v3 at RRP$749 is really good value for what you get in the box. its still small and compact as well, it got really good reviews in pc world as well. The bigger brother, the v4 is good aswell at RRP$899 The canon power shot A70 is great at RRP$799 has gotten really good reviews as well, a little bit bulkier, and with more features, but less in the box! |
mikeymike76 (4408) | ||
| 173060 | 2003-09-09 02:01:00 | Many thanks mikeymike76. I'll check those out. I'm currently looking for something in the price range $550-$600 good used or new. B |
braindead (1685) | ||
| 173061 | 2003-09-09 02:08:00 | Cameras may be less in Japan,but you wouldnt want to buy a steak or a house there.;) | Thomas (1820) | ||
| 173062 | 2003-09-09 02:21:00 | > Cameras may be less in Japan,but you wouldn't want to > buy a steak or a house there.;) Why? Is there now a requirement to live outside in Japan? Have the Japanese all turned vegan? Tell us more please Tom :D Winston001 |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 173063 | 2003-09-09 02:30:00 | >Why? Is there now a requirement to live outside in Japan? >Have the Japanese all turned vegan? Now I don't want you worrying about the exorbitant cost of the basics in Japan,Winnie. You just concentrate on getting a copy of Dragon;) |
Thomas (1820) | ||
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