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Which Hong Kong Retailer to buy Lens from? (Sigma 70-300)

  • 07-03-2008 3:08pm
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I want to buy a Sigma 70-300mm APO (for Canon mount). Which (ebay) HK retailer is best to buy from?

    I bought my Sigma 17-70mm from DigitalRev and got it in 2 days, but had to pay €50 in taxes. I hear UR Galaxy guarantees no tax or they will reimburse, but they do not have the APO model.

    I can go into town and buy from Cons Cameras for €200 - but If I can save money I will, but if it is only ~€20 I won't bother...

    Any comments?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,200 ✭✭✭kensutz


    UR Galaxy will only apply that no tax to the UK. Also read the sticky for shops to check out.


  • #3
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    http://www.tekmo.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=278&zenid=5d084dc14610b1d18d598e584b501bae - €176 deliverted frmo UK. Might be a better option...

    Which link in the FAQ Kensutz?


  • #4
    sheesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,081 ✭✭✭sheesh


    kea have them. I got one recently.

    email the ones on the sticky and ask for price and availability.


  • #5
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,200 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Here's the list of retailers:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=54453007&postcount=1


  • #6
    YeahOK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 312 ✭✭YeahOK


    I picked one up second hand in Cork Camera Centre (Closed) for €75.

    Shop around for a good second hand one.:)


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  • #7
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Bought it from here in the end: http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=275

    No point in rishnig duty etc - price just as good and free delivery!


  • #8
    sasar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭sasar


    I bought my canon 70-200 L 2.8 lens from urgalaxy on ebay just a few weeks ago. No tax, fast delivery.


  • #9
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Unfortunately URgalaxy did not have the lens I wanted.

    I bought my first Sigma 17-70mm from DigitalRev but got nabbed for €50 tax.

    I wonder how URgalaxy do it?


  • #10
    sasar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭sasar


    They attach some fake papers saying the lens was sent for a warranty repair. And on that document it also says if any custom tax's need to be paid to charge some company in Switzerland :D


  • #11
    staker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,677 ✭✭✭staker


    i got a charger off lajal-com about 2 weeks ago. very impressed with prompt delivery, packaging and several adaptors which came supplied. maybe they might help!


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  • #12
    soccerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭soccerc


    Zascar wrote: »
    Bought it from here in the end: http://www.onestop-digital.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=275

    No point in rishnig duty etc - price just as good and free delivery!

    They are also a Hong Kong seller so you will be liable to VAT and Duty charges. VAT free guarantee doesn't apply to Ireland


  • #13
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Dam it! I can't believe i did not see that, I found it through a UK search engine and just thought they were from the UK. They do have a VAT reclaim form on there though, perhaps I can get it back?

    Probably no point canceling order and trying to get refund etc as I paid using paypal and I'll loose money on teh reverse transaction...


  • #14
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Thanks for the head up on that thimblefull - I won't make that mistake again!

    I cancelled the order and got the refund ok thankfully - and actually found the lens on URgalaxy for even cheaper in the End!


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