Are D-SLRs any cheaper at the airports?

[DustyC]

Im guessing if I can save 17.5% in the duty frees it might be worth my while flying somewhere!

Thanks.

[pdV6]

Probably not at UK airports, as the starting price is so high!

Try flying to Dubai!

[Podie]

Prices are a bit less generally, given on the casual glances I've afforded them in recent weeks...

[DustyC]

Can someone help me to find out the price of Canon EOS300D at the airport please.

I would like the one with the Canon 18-55mm lense so please check it comes with this.
(Because price for body only is genberally £100 cheaper).

[DustyC]

Just been reminded, would need to be flying out of EU to take advantage of tax free goods

[DevDog]

I don't want to put ideas into your head but have you looked at ebay.... you can get some bargins there if you are careful and don't mind a US or Far East Spec... just depends on how much risk you want to take.

eg here's one that went a while ago

good hunting
Jim

[simpo two]

Member in United States, item in Leicestershire.
'0% VAT is presently included in the listed price.
If you have questions about this VAT, please contact the seller. The actual VAT requirements and rates may vary depending on the final sale.'

Hmm.

[hobo]

My understanding was that there was no vat/duty to pay on digital cameras.

Remember speaking to C&E a couple of months ago, and they confirmed this.

I think if you look on thier website, get the code for the equipment, and then speak to them you'll find this is correct (hopefully).

[simpo two]

hobo said:

My understanding was that there was no vat/duty to pay on digital cameras.

Do you mean just on imports, or anywhere?

[DustyC]

I have never bought from Ebay before so can you lot give me a hand and tell me what the catch is....

Edited:
Started a new thread.


>> Edited by DustyC on Monday 28th June 21:28

[hobo]

simpo two said:

hobo said: My understanding was that there was no vat/duty to pay on digital cameras. Do you mean just on imports, or anywhere?

On imports.

I was looking to import a 10D from USA. They were selling for £650, so I spoke to C&I to find out what the hidden charges would be.

This is what they told me, although check for yourself.

[ehasler]

I've not done this myself, but isn't there import duty as well as VAT that is payable?

If I remember correctly, it's import duty that is not charged on digital cameras, however you are still liable for VAT (if they catch you!)

[hobo]

ehasler said:

I've not done this myself, but isn't there import duty as well as VAT that is payable? If I remember correctly, it's import duty that is not charged on digital cameras, however you are still liable for VAT (if they catch you!)

You may be correct, although a 10D at £650 + VAT = £ 765.00 (compared with £ 1,100 over here).

Still looks o.k to me.

[JonRB]

Go out to Singapore (helps if you are going there anyway )

The latest models are straight from Japan. Last time I was there you could get a Sony CyberShot that had only been released in Japan a couple of weeks previously and didn't make it to the UK for another 6 months. And it cost about half the UK street price too.
You can even claim back the local taxes / VAT at Customs at Singapore airport before flying out. Marvellous.

[hobo]

Just had a quick look on web. Cheapest prices I came up with were:

300D - $748.00 = £409 (free delivery)

10D - $1189 = £650

If you had to pay VAT to these it still makes them a very good price.

[ehasler]

It would be worth buying a cheap flight to New York just to pick one of these up!

[hobo]

Alternatively...

The following do buy now pay nothing for 12 months. These are good as long as you do pay of in 12 months (0%). But gets quite scary if you dont.

www.empiredirect.co.uk

www.unbeatable.co.uk

[ehasler]

Warehouse Express (proper camera shop rather than box shifter) do 9 months interest free.

I tried to buy a few camera bits from unbeatable, but they didn't have a clue about what they were selling, so I ended up going to Warehouse Express.

[DustyC]

hobo said:

Just had a quick look on web. Cheapest prices I came up with were: 300D - $748.00 = £409 (free delivery) 10D - $1189 = £650 If you had to pay VAT to these it still makes them a very good price.

Tell me where!

[woody]

Have you tried www.7dayshop.com ? They had a deal on the 300D Rebel for about £630 inc lens.

Not as cheap as abroad but the service is good and a few PH'ers use them (myself included).

Cheers

Chris