Buying a 5DMK3 in the UK?
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ed24 said:
ya..you can search some swiss sites...try this one..
http://www.toppreise.ch/index.php
ill try to get the exact site from my friend ..im also planning get a camera from swiss..
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ed24 said:
The answer is... probably. I live in the UK and spend a lot of time (and money) in the US. Shipping over here is liable for searches. If the item has a declared value of over £23, it's liable for import tax. This is the VAT, a handling fee of £18 by parceforce for "holding", and any other duties they feel like adding. Seriously. I've ordered a $60 Art print before, and had to pay £33 in release fees.
IF the item is marked as a gift, then it is not liable to those taxes (although for an item worth thousands, this might change, I don't know). You would still be best advised to insure it, and ship via fedex or something - if you expedite next day or the day after, it's more expensive, but less likely (statistically) to get held at customs, because the parcel company is liable for the delay in delivery.
I've pre-ordered, and got it shipped to my friends in the states. The conversion difference, after NY tax of 10%, is still £600. That's enough for a cheap weekend trip to NY, pick it up, bin the box and come back through with it over your shoulder.... not that I suggested it.
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Amazon don't seem to list the new 5D3 yet, but instead are showing other retailers @ US$4700 (£2999)
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-digital-slr-camera-body/p1530010?go=kits_bundles&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=canon%205D%20mark%203&utm_campaign=Cameras%20/%20Canon%20Digital%20SLRs&cm_mmc=google%20Warehouse%20Cameras%20And%20Lenses-_-Cameras%20/%20Canon%20Digital%20SLRs-_-Digital%20SLRs%20/%20Canon%205D%20MK%20III%20-%20Exact-_-canon%205D%20mark%203
However, on a positive note, we are finally starting to see 5D2 new prices tumble e.g.:
http://www.procamerashop.co.uk/product/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_II_Digital_SLR_Body_35217
It might be cheaper still for a British buyer to fly Ryanair to Dublin and pick up the new model in the City Centre from one of the shops there, for example @ EUR 3499 = 2900, you'll cover the cost of your flights + a few drinks + have a day out to shoot with your new camera (providing you bring your own lens)... se below
http://www.connscameras.ie/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii/p-5260a002pd.html
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-digital-slr-camera-body/p1530010?go=kits_bundles&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=canon%205D%20mark%203&utm_campaign=Cameras%20/%20Canon%20Digital%20SLRs&cm_mmc=google%20Warehouse%20Cameras%20And%20Lenses-_-Cameras%20/%20Canon%20Digital%20SLRs-_-Digital%20SLRs%20/%20Canon%205D%20MK%20III%20-%20Exact-_-canon%205D%20mark%203
However, on a positive note, we are finally starting to see 5D2 new prices tumble e.g.:
http://www.procamerashop.co.uk/product/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_II_Digital_SLR_Body_35217
It might be cheaper still for a British buyer to fly Ryanair to Dublin and pick up the new model in the City Centre from one of the shops there, for example @ EUR 3499 = 2900, you'll cover the cost of your flights + a few drinks + have a day out to shoot with your new camera (providing you bring your own lens)... se below
http://www.connscameras.ie/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii/p-5260a002pd.html
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KeeKay said:Hey. I'm new here but just want to tell that it's a big investment in Norway, too .... $ 1 = 5.6 NKR ....
Then there will be approximately $ 5,350
Am I right in thinking you have some harsh taxes in Norway? I know motorbikes are crazily expensive there, like £35,000 for a Fireblade?
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