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buying lens from hong kong

  • 09-01-2008 06:16PM
    #1
    floydmoon1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭


    want to buy sigma 70-300mm apo dg macro lens for canon.was checking up ebay and found couple of cheap prices from honk kong.Is it ok buying from hong kong or are they fake.


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    It depends on the seller...


  • #3
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    The only thing is about buying for HK.Is you might get charged income tax on it but most of the time it will still work out cheaper than buying new here :D
    Digital Rev are good from what i hear


  • #4
    dingdong1234567
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 828 ✭✭✭dingdong1234567


    I got that lens last oct, mighty job i have to say. you'll love it! I used Kea Photo and it was a great transaction.


  • #5
    greglo23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭greglo23


    http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Kea-Photo
    this guy is well respected among Boards users. 100% feedback is allways a good sign.


  • #6
    xshayx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 837 ✭✭✭xshayx


    URGalaxy (also on ebay) also great


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  • #7
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Sebzy


    First of all there are no fake sigma lenses out there. Just one or two things to watch out for.
    - very high shipping
    - postal insurance
    - inport tax (some stores mark kit as gifts or well below cost price)

    Buy most of my gear from Hk and never had a problem.


  • #8
    PeakOutput
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,639 ✭✭✭PeakOutput


    Sebzy wrote: »
    - inport tax (some stores mark kit as gifts or well below cost price)

    this tends to be what i ask them to do when i buy from the states. you MUST be aware tho that doing this might null and void any postal insurance iv never had a problem tho


  • #9
    GristlyEnd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭GristlyEnd


    ricky91t wrote: »
    The only thing is about buying for HK.Is you might get charged income tax on it but most of the time it will still work out cheaper than buying new here :D
    Digital Rev are good from what i hear


    Not income tax but ad valorem duty which is currently 6.7% on the price of the lens plus any shipping. Then you can add on another 21% VAT.

    UR Galaxy come highly recommended. I have used the a few times in the past couple of months and was very happy with the service.


  • #10
    Dink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Dink


    Cough Cough..... See below....

    :D


  • #11
    tnkrbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭tnkrbell


    Dink wrote: »
    Cough Cough..... See below....

    :D

    you still got that lens Dink? If my parents would do a trade on all these gift vouchers I have which I'll never use Id maybe be interested in it


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  • #12
    Dink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Dink


    I do indeed! My new f2.8 is coming tomorrow (Yea!)

    :D


  • #13
    Sebzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Sebzy


    Dink wrote: »
    Sigma 70-300mm Canon Mount Lens for sale..
    http://adverts.ie/41822
    :D

    You could drip the price to under €100 making it a little cheaper than a new one from HK. I'm sure someone would want it.


  • #14
    RoryW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭RoryW


    DarrenG wrote: »
    Not income tax but ad valorem duty which is currently 6.7% on the price of the lens plus any shipping. Then you can add on another 21% VAT.

    a total of just under 30%......


  • #15
    snellers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 465 ✭✭snellers


    I also use Kea...albert is a top bloke.....no problems whatsoever with transactions and even with customs duty charge pricing still hot.


  • #16
    floydmoon1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭floydmoon1


    just dont my order.thanks for all the response.Heres what i got:

    Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens NEW! 8O


    Hoya 58mm Pro 1 Pro1 Digital UV filter NEW CZ,

    Hoya 58mm Neutral Density ND 8 ND8 filter NEW! FW,

    Hoya 58mm Circular Polarising filter JAPAN NEW! 2V,

    Canon RC-5 Remote Controller for 350D NEW! 3L,


    all this for 213 and that is using fedex shipping.
    would have got the lens for 216 on its own off pixmania so good saving


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