Filter price disparity

[Mr_Canuck]

So, when the Canadian dollar got larger than the American a few years back, it pulled the pants down on the publishing and auto industries' price gouging of Canadians. Seems that camera/lens makers got the message too in large part. But why not filter manufacturers? Why are most filters two to three times the price in Canada what they are in the US? Anyhow, I'd never, ever buy a new filter in Canada. It's ridiculous. Rant over.

 

[AcutancePhotography]

A company will sell a product at the price they feel the market will support. Companies price their filters "two to three times" the price because they have a reasonable expectation that enough people will buy it at that price to make it financially worth it to the company.

With the advent of online purchasing, I don't know how companies can continue to ask such large prices.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

There is a big disparity. Not two or three X, but still a lot. 50% more.

http://www.amazon.ca/XS-Pro-Clear-Filter-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B004OR15LI/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1418084582&sr=8-15&keywords=B%2BW+filter

$111.03 CDN ($96.62 USD)


http://www.amazon.ca/XS-Pro-Clear-Filter-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B004OR15LI/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1418084582&sr=8-15&keywords=B%2BW+filter

$67.70 USD

 

[Nethawk]

I just purchased this same filter from B&H for $63.99 (US prices from the US).

 

[hanifshootsphotos]

So, when the Canadian dollar got larger than the American a few years back, it pulled the pants down on the publishing and auto industries' price gouging of Canadians. Seems that camera/lens makers got the message too in large part. But why not filter manufacturers? Why are most filters two to three times the price in Canada what they are in the US? Anyhow, I'd never, ever buy a new filter in Canada. It's ridiculous. Rant over.

Preach! As a Canadian who happens to reside in the US - why does it cost 4X-5X the amount to fly directly into Ontario?!? - while I can simply pay 200 - 300 round trip to fly to DET, BUF or ROC and rent a car and drive over...I agree with your stance, I highly recommend you purchase all your camera gear in the US! (but STILL rent your gear from Lensrentals Canada!!)

 

[Ryan85]

So, when the Canadian dollar got larger than the American a few years back, it pulled the pants down on the publishing and auto industries' price gouging of Canadians. Seems that camera/lens makers got the message too in large part. But why not filter manufacturers? Why are most filters two to three times the price in Canada what they are in the US? Anyhow, I'd never, ever buy a new filter in Canada. It's ridiculous. Rant over.

Preach! As a Canadian who happens to reside in the US - why does it cost 4X-5X the amount to fly directly into Ontario?!? - while I can simply pay 200 - 300 round trip to fly to DET, BUF or ROC and rent a car and drive over...I agree with your stance, I highly recommend you purchase all your camera gear in the US! (but STILL rent your gear from Lensrentals Canada!!)

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