Hi folks, Further to a popular thread a month or two back, I hope listmom doesn't mind me posting this, but any correspondence about it should be OFF-LIST.
There was a lot of discussion about the viability of buying cameras from outside the UK. I've been looking into this and set up a link with a reputable well-established wholesale dealer, for me to simply act as an agent for anyone wishing to purchase. The prices fluctuate a little, but based on the prices given me today, the following is the total price payable including fast delivery and insurance to a UK address. As you can see, the savings are with the higher priced units, and probably not worth it for the cheaper cameras, but especially for the 1DS represents quite a difference: Canon 1D �3175 (�3676) Canon 1DS �4650 (�5956) Canon D60 �1450 (�1702) Nikon D1X �2550 (�2978) Nikon D100 �1275 (�1446) Kodak 14N �3350 Fuji S2 Pro �1400 (�1446) The prices in brackets are for comparison only and are based on Jessop's prices published on their web site, other dealers may offer cheaper prices, you will have to investigate this yourself of course. All prices shown exclude Vat. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1. The camera will be invoiced direct to the buyer 2. I am still clarifying the warranty situation for each brand 3. As far as I know, Vat will still be payable on arrival in UK 4. See the information below about duty Please contact me OFF-LIST if anyone is interested in taking this further or if you want prices on any other cameras, digital backs, lenses, scanners etc. Please remember, OFF-LIST!! All the best, David This was kindly posted recently by Clive Bubley: I've just had an interesting chat with two HM Customs & Excise departments: Classification Service and National Advice Service. Having obtained the relevant classification codes for Film Cameras, Digital Cameras and Lenses, the rates of duty quoted were thus: Digital camera code 8525401100 NO DUTY Lens if purchased with and on camera NO DUTY However, if purchased separately: Lens 25mm to150mm dia 60mm to190mm code 9002110050 6.7% Lens other focal lengths code 9002110090 6.7% Buying or selling cameras or digital equipment? Looking for something? Good things are for sale on www.digitalforsale.net For those interested in "A China Experience" visit www.tingey.tv (last updated 25/7/2002) =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
