Bob Lang
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In my experience, B&H only ships to the same address as your credit-card billing address.
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Shopping trip to USA ?
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David Banner
Senior Member
That's pretty smart, I haven't thought of that. So far the hong kong shops selling selling here in France on ebay do not put that. They put "gift". I haven't had any friends get hit with import duties but on eos-numerique.com (a french site) there are people who state they had to pay taxes. I did quite a bit of research deciding if I wanted to take the risk with hong kong or not.
I didn't say to use a mack warranty, I meant to buy one. I think the mack warranty is the most useful for people NOT living in the US. Why? Cause in the US Mack repairs your lens/camera. Out of the US, you can have it repaired by Nikon and Mack pays the bill.
David Banner
Senior Member
You don't need an american friend. Order from Adorama and have them ship it to a FedEx location. Then you go there with ID (passport) and pick it up. I was going to do this once when I was going on a trip in the US where I wouldn't see my family. Adorama will do it.
I ended up replanning my trip to see my family at the end. Only downside was I got my lenses at the end of my trip and couldn't use them on the trip.
David Banner
Senior Member
This is not true. I've used my French credit card with B&H and shipped to my family in the US. I had to upload a scan of my card, they are paranoid about that, but otherwise it worked. When the euro is strong I use my french visa.
In EU you will have hard time getting a refund for things you bought. You might be able to exchange it to something else, but that is about it.
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Phil_L
Senior Member
Which Hong Kong stores are these?
I am almost fully invested now but there may be a macro in my future!!
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vin_
Forum Enthusiast
a friend of mine in the UK went to US and purchased the Canon eos 5D kit for a song but only with US warranty - UK Canon does not want to know - advised him to take out 3rd party accident and breakdown insurance with Dom'gen to get round it - they have sorted out several of my accidents without any fuss, you just need to be aware of this. Good advice from fellow poster about posting the packaging and manuals separately. Good luck.
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No. I have made several purchases at B&H with my home address and credit card billing address here in Latvia. They require the shipping address to be in USA if billing and shipping addreses are different. I sent everything to my sister in USA and she repackages and sends to me.
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)Cornelis
Forum Enthusiast
Goes for the lensens. Digital cameras are NOT subject to import duty, on the basis of the ITA -Information Technology Agreement.
slipstream2006
Forum Enthusiast
All below stating no VAT to UK only.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-70-200mm-F-2-8-G-VR-IF-ED-3YrWty-NO-VAT-AAI4_W0QQitemZ110069253122QQihZ001QQcategoryZ3343QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110069253122
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-Nikkor-AF-S-18-200mm-f-3-5-5-6-VR-DX-No-VAT-0494_W0QQitemZ110070595278QQihZ001QQcategoryZ30070QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110070595278
I have used Digital Rev for my Sigma 50-500 and I had to pay the import duty to the UPS man and then fax/scan a copy of the receipt and send back to DR for a refund of the duty paid, no problems.
I have used UR Galaxy for my SB600 and this was delivered as a gift.
These stores and offers are via ebay only. Go direct and as far as I know, they do not offer these offers.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-AF-S-70-200mm-F-2-8-G-VR-IF-ED-3YrWty-NO-VAT-AAI4_W0QQitemZ110069253122QQihZ001QQcategoryZ3343QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110069253122
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nikon-Nikkor-AF-S-18-200mm-f-3-5-5-6-VR-DX-No-VAT-0494_W0QQitemZ110070595278QQihZ001QQcategoryZ30070QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110070595278
I have used Digital Rev for my Sigma 50-500 and I had to pay the import duty to the UPS man and then fax/scan a copy of the receipt and send back to DR for a refund of the duty paid, no problems.
I have used UR Galaxy for my SB600 and this was delivered as a gift.
These stores and offers are via ebay only. Go direct and as far as I know, they do not offer these offers.
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slipstream2006
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Leonard Shepherd
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The disadvantage if you visit USA is you have to add state sales tax if you buy in a shop. If you get them shipped to Europe you no pay USA sales tax. When you get back or import you pay VAT (as high as 21% in some EEC countries), 7% import duty on lenses, a surcharge for buying in a foreign currency if you use a credit card, and the D200 warranty is not valid in Europe. This results in the final saving being much less than you assume.
You can order everything from UK - target price £2,750 including shipping with taxes paid and EEC warranty. I assume an English language instruction book is not a problem - on a D200 a Japanese or Chinese one with a Hong Kong purchase can be.
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Leonard Shepherd
Usually skill in using equipment has more to do with good photography than the equipment itself.
You can order everything from UK - target price £2,750 including shipping with taxes paid and EEC warranty. I assume an English language instruction book is not a problem - on a D200 a Japanese or Chinese one with a Hong Kong purchase can be.
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Leonard Shepherd
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David Banner
Senior Member
But you're missing the scenario where he buys in the US and brings them back undeclared. Voilà! Huge savings.
I live in France and when I order in Europe, I order from Germany. Much cheaper than France and I assume cheaper than the UK since the UK is even more expensive than France.
DirectShopper is one store I use, there are lots of them.
elboertie2
Senior Member
Well, you can't really buy long focal lenses, as there are restrictions on that law, as you can see:
'Lens unit, having a focal length of 25 mm or more but not exceeding 150 mm, consisting of glass or plastic lenses, with a diameter of 60 mm or more but not exceeding 190 mm'
So, you can only get primes between 25mm and 150mm, or zoom lenses between these two ranges.
Jacques
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dubber
Well-known member
Here is what I wrote to B&H and their reply:
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Me:
Hi,
My question is: my company requires me to travel to US on regular basis and I'd like to take advantage of B&H's competitive prices; is it possible to pay with Canadian Visa but ship to a hotel in US? I know while some online retailers do that the others don't.
TIA for your reply.
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B&H:
Here is the info you requested ...
B&H cannot accept credit card payment to Hotels.
ONLY Cash On Delivery ( see details ), or a Bank Transfer.
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COD info for HOTELS / MOTELS and RESORTS IN THE USA ONLY:
B&H will ONLY ship COD, "Cash" on Delivery.
ALL C.O.D. orders must be phoned in, sorry no web c.o.d.
ORDERS MUST TOTAL UNDER $ 1000.00
UPS charge of $5.00 which is added to the order.
Payment to the delivery person may ONLY be a certified, bank check or money order.
The denomination must be in USA dollars, and the check must be from a USA bank.
UPS COD will NOT accept cash or travelers checks.
There is no exact time when the driver will deliver.
**************
The alternative is a Bank Wire Transfer to ANY address with no dollar limit.
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HOTEL INFO ! :
Please be aware that there are MANY logistical problems for
a HOTEL delivery, arriving to you, the customer.
This is all presented ONLY to assure your delivery.
ALL these questions must be answered for ANY Hotel delivery.
ANY innaccuracies in this info, B&H is not responsible on the wherabouts
on the package.
1. Hotel Reservation number.
2. Your date of arrival at the Hotel.
3. Your room number.
4. You must provide the Hotel contact person or concierge who will sign for it.
5. UPS 2 day is recommended for exact day of package arrival.
6. Make sure this person is on duty between normal delivery times, from 9am to 6pm.
Cheers.
***********************************
Me:
Hi,
My question is: my company requires me to travel to US on regular basis and I'd like to take advantage of B&H's competitive prices; is it possible to pay with Canadian Visa but ship to a hotel in US? I know while some online retailers do that the others don't.
TIA for your reply.
***********************************
B&H:
Here is the info you requested ...
B&H cannot accept credit card payment to Hotels.
ONLY Cash On Delivery ( see details ), or a Bank Transfer.
///
COD info for HOTELS / MOTELS and RESORTS IN THE USA ONLY:
B&H will ONLY ship COD, "Cash" on Delivery.
ALL C.O.D. orders must be phoned in, sorry no web c.o.d.
ORDERS MUST TOTAL UNDER $ 1000.00
UPS charge of $5.00 which is added to the order.
Payment to the delivery person may ONLY be a certified, bank check or money order.
The denomination must be in USA dollars, and the check must be from a USA bank.
UPS COD will NOT accept cash or travelers checks.
There is no exact time when the driver will deliver.
**************
The alternative is a Bank Wire Transfer to ANY address with no dollar limit.
//////////////
HOTEL INFO ! :
Please be aware that there are MANY logistical problems for
a HOTEL delivery, arriving to you, the customer.
This is all presented ONLY to assure your delivery.
ALL these questions must be answered for ANY Hotel delivery.
ANY innaccuracies in this info, B&H is not responsible on the wherabouts
on the package.
1. Hotel Reservation number.
2. Your date of arrival at the Hotel.
3. Your room number.
4. You must provide the Hotel contact person or concierge who will sign for it.
5. UPS 2 day is recommended for exact day of package arrival.
6. Make sure this person is on duty between normal delivery times, from 9am to 6pm.
Cheers.
elboertie2
Senior Member
In Germany, customer service is a foreign concept, and that is seen only on television.
If something is broken here, you do not get a refund, sometimes get an exchange or credit, and most of the cases, have to wait a few weeks for the repair.
Jacques
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'Ask not what your camera can do for you, but what you can do with your camera' - Jacques
If something is broken here, you do not get a refund, sometimes get an exchange or credit, and most of the cases, have to wait a few weeks for the repair.
Jacques
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'Ask not what your camera can do for you, but what you can do with your camera' - Jacques
elboertie2
Senior Member
David, you can also use pricerunner.de as they compare a lot of internet shops' prices. They might not have all the products, but between them and directshopper.de, you are sure to find decent prices.
Regards
Jacques
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'Ask not what your camera can do for you, but what you can do with your camera' - Jacques
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