> European countries, in general, have far higher > import duties than the U.S. does.
I purchased a 300mm f/2.8 L IS a couple of months ago and I seriously thought about ordering one at B&H and have them ship it to Europe. Even with the import taxes and VAT that lens would still be around $1600 USD cheaper. I was offered a good deal in Holland so I didn't import the lens, but this to me proves that taxes alone are not to blame for the price difference. > In short, don't blame America or Canon for the fact > that prices are higher in your country. Blame your > own governments and importers. I don't blame Canon, the same thing happens with Nikon, Minolta etc. I'd like to understand why these price differences are so huge though. Arnoud -- http://www.wildlifephotography.nl * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
