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  • 20-11-2006 08:54PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭


    Has anyone got caught with the import duty.

    Thinking of buying a lens or two and the price is tempting.

    Or am I better off going through a European webshop.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,260 ✭✭✭Elessar


    Has anyone got caught with the import duty.

    Thinking of buying a lens or two and the price is tempting.

    Or am I better off going through a European webshop.

    Bought the great Sigma 18-50 F2.8 EX lens from them at a good price, shipped via fedex and didn't get caught for taxes/duty. They mark it as a low value like €50.

    You're taking a chance because if it arrives damaged, there is f*** all you can do about it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭alb


    I bought a 400 quid lens from them early in the year and didn't get stung for duty.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,504 ✭✭✭Roen


    I bought zillions worth of stuff of URGalaxy, which is a similar set up and Rymus has bought a heap off Kea. Fajitas just got some gear as well, and none of us has got caught yet.....yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    I just got a sh1t load of stuff off him and had it shipped to me at work with Fedex. I was not hit for import tax.

    I know Fjastis got his 5D off him recently and was in the same position (as in not being txed).

    I have used another guy from HK too and was the same position where I wasnt hit with 2 out of 3 shipments.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭corkandproud


    Cheers Guys (and I aint the revenue!)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    Elessar wrote:
    You're taking a chance because if it arrives damaged, there is f*** all you can do about it.

    I had a battery grip arrive and not work when I took it out of the box. I simply returned it to him to be swapped. He didn't even contest it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    I just got a 30D off Kea. It cost approx 500 quid less than The Camera Centre (not difficult I know) and arrived within three days of being shipped. I was onto Albert (one of the two guys who run Kea) and was asking him about stated value and insurance etc. Basically what they do is mark the shipment as a low value ( e.g. Commercial Sample $50). The only way that Fedex know to chanrge you VAT is on the Stated Value on the package. They are doing this on behalf of revenue and have no vested interest in opening packages etc to investigate the contents.
    On the insurance front, Kea use a separate insurance company to insure the contents - you'll see if you buy something off them - shipping will cost GPB40 and insurance an extra GBP12, so thay are not relying on the insurance cover from Fedex. This is how they get around being able to put a low stated value on the packages yet still have cover in case of damages.
    From my limited experience buying from them, I can say that the customer service is excellent, prices are as low as you'll get outside of B&H (and there you'll deffo get stung for VAT) and the shipping is fast...

    I can't wait til I've saved enough to buy something else from them !!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    Yep, great guys and that would explain for the 100% they have got as feedback and to also achieve Platinum status so quickly is a testament of the work they put in.

    I have had 5 consignments off them within 3 days of ordering - very very good indeed!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭aFlabbyPanda


    well I just bought a canon 17-85mm IS usm from them and saved around 300€ on the street price. I hope everything goes ok as I havent dealt with them before and only bought from them based on the reviews here.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭FreeAnd..


    I bought a couple of lenses from them and found them very quick, cheap and reliable. I'm not sure if i would buy really expensive items online but thats more of a personal choice. Its the same with all online shopping, its great as long as there are no problems and you dont have to deal with returns...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Do they take Paypal for expensive items or have you to do a bank transfer ?

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭aFlabbyPanda


    I used paypal for the lens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,852 ✭✭✭Hugh_C


    Sorry I ever read this thread, because I just need to buy something now...

    :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭corkandproud


    pity they don't do laptops, I need one of those as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭corkandproud


    BrianG

    How do you find the 17-85, thinking that will be my upgrade from the 18-55.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    have always used paypal with kea, even though paypal's GBP to EUR exchange rates arent exactly wonderful. Having said that, I've gotten to the stage that if I had to pay by bank transfer, I'd feel comfortable that I wouldn't get ripped off.

    I suppose paypal is just handy because once you are fully signed up you can send any amount of money. That and it comes with some buyer protection


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    rymus wrote:
    I suppose paypal is just handy because once you are fully signed up you can send any amount of money. That and it comes with some buyer protection

    As the man says, Paypal offers payment protection for non deliveries or being scammed etc so its defo worth it. I only ever pay by PayPal unless its someone I know and then am happy to do a bank tx.

    I am glad I still have my UK bank accounts as all my latest deliveries were invoiced in GBP (so in theory my purchased were in excess of 50% savings - cha ching!!)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Thanks Rymus & Mike,

    I thought I saw that they would only send to confirmed addresses,(which of course we can't get in Ireland) if the value was over £100.

    Its not always easy to get to a bank during working hours and I've never done an international transfer.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    I've got a confirmed address via paypal...

    ehh.. at least I think I do.... It shows me as "Irish - Verified" anyway


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭FreeAnd..


    Ive got a confirmed address too, Paypal simply charge your card for 1.50 euro and then on the monthly statement it will show an activation code. Once you then enter this in paypal your address is registered (as they had to send the bill to the address). They they re-imburse the card for the 1.50 euro. Thats they way it works as far as i know. I havent heard anything about not being able to confirm addresses in Ireland.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,615 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    FreeAnd.. wrote:
    I havent heard anything about not being able to confirm addresses in Ireland.
    AFAIK you can't have a CONFIRMED address in Ireland - only verified. I think they only confirm in the US and UK. Not quite sure what the difference is exactly but I think sellers are protected by Paypal only if they ship to a confirmed address - hence some not shipping to non-confirmed addresses.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭FreeAnd..


    Just had a quick look and it seems you are right, I have never had any problems off any sellers though using my Verifed Address. It must only apply to sellers who will accept payment from users in the US.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    Kea will send to a verified address, but no an unverified address.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    was just gonna post what cambo did... last two purchases from kea were for £1400 and £1100 and no problems whatsoever. He did moan when I asked to change the shipping address but that's understandable as the other address wouldnt have been verifiable by him (unless I sent along requested details).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    BrianjG wrote:
    well I just bought a canon 17-85mm IS usm


    you like???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    I thought I saw that they would only send to confirmed addresses,(which of course we can't get in Ireland) if the value was over £100

    My paypal still shows my UK address and I added an alternative addy for here in Ireland. Was never questioned by Kea or anyone else that I have had stuff paid and shipped to Ireland.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    actually I just had one order form them and when I ordered my paypal address wasn't verified. He asked me to send him a photo of a utility bill before he'd post the order...once he got that there was no problem. As I said already, I will be ordering from them again...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,735 ✭✭✭mikeanywhere


    They are defo on the ball thats for sure - well done to them!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    ........and after all that they have no D200..........:D

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭FreeAnd..


    Looks to me like el albert is basically canon ireland..he seems to be supplying everyone. The guy must be clearing up, should this thread be removed from existence so nothing happens to the unofficial canon ireland supplier as it is so close to another thread for the official canon thread detailing their rip off prices...Could anything be done to ruin this great supply of reasonably priced gear or am i being too paranoid? I guess Canon wouldnt mind as much as Mr. Cowen...


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