Shops selling the EOS10D in Dublin?

Merrion

Anyone know which shops are selling the EOS10D in Dublin - I've only seen it in that place on Dawson street...anywhere else? (for comparison)

kmick

I get stuff shipped over from www.bhphotovideo.com you pay about 20% in taxes when it arrives here unless you get a friend to send it over but it still works out cheaper. These guys http://www.cameraexchange.ie/ will also quote you but prepare for the shock of your life.

Merrion

Company purchase :. require VAT reciept so it has to be an actual bricks and mortar shop in Ireland.

raphaelS

Well if you want more shocking prices:
http://www.connscameras.com
http://www.pixels.ie

Then you can buy it in Germany: http://www.ny-camera.com/

Raphael

kmick

Well you have to pay VAT when if it comes in to the country from the US so you will have a VAT reciept if that is a factor.

DotOrg

i work selling cameras in Dublin and can get any canon in so quote me the best price you find and I'll see if I can beat it for you

ThreadKiller

Go on a weekend to NY, buy it there, the balance saved over the ridicules prices here will pay for some of your trip.

DotOrg

probably round the €1999

raphaelS

DotOrg wrote:

probably round the €1999

Pixels: 1860.00 €
Conn's: 1969.99 €

NewYok Camera: 1.444,00€

BH: $1,399.00

... :rolleyes:

Raphael

ThreadKiller

Or you could go for the 300D

ballooba

Merrion wrote:

Company purchase :. require VAT reciept so it has to be an actual bricks and mortar shop in Ireland.

Online shops have VAT numbers too.

[edit]i mean irish ones [/edit]

Merrion

True - but they won't take a bankers draft or company check - and both the revenue commisioners and my wife would rather I didn't get a credit card on the company account

FinoBlad

I pay online companies by bankers draft all the time, where is the risk for them, they dont post you the camera untill they draft or cheque clears. The same with a company cheque.

Kalikat

After MUCH research and checking of opinions on dpreview.com, I bought my 300D from ny-camera.de. I got it for a great price, and recieved great service from them. It was actually a company purchase (sole trader), and I entered the VAT number on the site as I checked out. No problems.

I was tempted by B&H, but I've heard reports of people getting stung by customs. Even so, it's STILL cheaper than getting it in town. Which is a shame, as I'd like to support local traders, but can't justify the crazy prices...

heffsarmy

I have orderded all my camera equipment from bhphoto..how can you pass up on the prices they offer compared to Ireland, also the strenght of the euro against the dollar, my last ordered was over 3000euro , eos 10d and a couple of lenses, I was luckly enough to get away with the duty, because the value on the box looked like 30dollars instead of 3000dollars...the 10d is going for 1269dollars at the moment...u should probably wait a while, there is talk of a replacement 10d

mrhappy42

I would love to by a 10D locally...but its not going to happen. Why do the local shops not get the point that they could increase sales if they stop pricing themselves out of the market. I bought an expensive Digital camera a few years ago and ALL shops in Dublin had it for the same price (to the penny/cent). Its like they all agree the price band or check with each other...wonder if someone has ever looking into this.

FinoBlad

mrhappy42 wrote:

Why do the local shops not get the point that they could increase sales if they stop pricing themselves out of the market.

too many starry-eyed customers going into shops with blank cheques and credit cards

DotOrg

mrhappy42 wrote:

I would love to by a 10D locally...but its not going to happen. Why do the local shops not get the point that they could increase sales if they stop pricing themselves out of the market.

don't blame the shops. the wholesalers we buy from charge us: €1450 plus VAT

It would be cheaper for us to buy whlesale from retail shops in the USA, crazy!

Canon and the wholesalers set the prices in Ireland, not the retail shops

FinoBlad

DotOrg wrote:

i work selling cameras in Dublin and can get any canon in so quote me the best price you find and I'll see if I can beat it for you

what shop do u work for?

<off topic>
i'm looking for Champion Novalith developer 2x5 litres, which can't be posted to me from the uk as its hazardous. can ur shop order it by any chance?
</off topic>

Merrion

City Cameras (Dawson Street) have the body only EOS10D quoted at €1899.95...I might pop in to them the weekend after next.

mrhappy42

To see how expensive 1899 is do a search on e-bay for 10D...

DotOrg

FinoBlad wrote:

what shop do u work for?

<off topic>
i'm looking for Champion Novalith developer 2x5 litres, which can't be posted to me from the uk as its hazardous. can ur shop order it by any chance?
</off topic>

i work in a regular pharmacy photolab in dublin but we have lots of different suppliers. who makes Novalith? the only chemicals I can get are Ilford stuff

FinoBlad

DotOrg wrote:

who makes Novalith?

Champion is the manufacturer. I've only seen it sold in Silverprint [London] and they can't post it. I've just thought maybe they could fex ex it or something.

heffsarmy

Merrion, why would you want to pay 1899euro in city cameras dawson street when you can order it from bhphotovideo and get the camera including all customs charges for 1300 at most, leaving you with 600euro to buy a decent lens e.g. canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM ('L' too)...I will never buy again in Ireland unless they drop there prices on par with the us...no brainer

Merrion

I might wait until the EoS 20D is released as that might lead to a drop in the 10D price...

Valentia

I bought the 10D in June from the US. It worked out at just over €1,300 after duty & Vat. I bought the lenses from Hong Kong and saved a fortune overall.

Anyway that's not much use if you have to buy here though if you buy from a reputable dealer on EBay within the EU you will do an awful lot better than buying here. Conn's prices are unbelieveable.

The 20D was oficially announced yesterday. Have a look here for a full 10 page preview.

I think I'll sell mine and get it. I'll do a good deal

Valentia

PS I notice that the prices quoted have the Euro price higher than the dollar price for both lenses and camera :rolleyes:

With the Euro @ around $1.24 that is madness.

Buy from the states. Most dealers will sort the VAT and take a bank draft in dollars. Imagine the fun you'll have picking a lens or 550EX with the change.