DSLR or not - Page 4

Mark · 10-04-2007, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin

Mark, what do you plan on doing with the DSC-F717?

I have no plans for it right now. Why?

Jonny69 · 10-04-2007, 16:06

I had the older 515 which I thought was an amazing camera and took amazing pictures.

Darrin · 10-04-2007, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

I have no plans for it right now. Why?

Well, my Samsung Digimax 240 is in dire need of a replacement upgrade....

If you ever think on selling it, please let me know in advance so I can plan the bank robbery to pay for it!!

Mark · 10-04-2007, 21:07

I'll test it out at some point ASAP and decide if I can part with it. If I come to the conclusion that I can, then I'm heading stateside fairly soon, which would save a bunch on shipping and import fees. I might also be after a favour from a US resident who can order stuff online imminently which might offset that bank robbery as well.

Tysonator · 10-04-2007, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

I know, it's stupid. Drives me mad every time we visit the States just how cheap stuff is in comparison.

Next time I go I will have a shopping list ready.
We have not been again as with all extra security it was too much to put up with. When I go on holiday I just want to go, not stand around waiting in ques !
Sorry moan over !

Darrin · 11-04-2007, 00:33

Mark, you can ask Harib0. I have no problem neing the go-between for US orders for you folks.

We didn't have the absolute best time with that order because of a misquote on the weight from the original order point. They said the item was 11 pounds, turned out to be something like 24. Which of course sent the postal rate from my house to the UK out the roof. Which meant the order went parcel post instead of Priority mail, taking almost a month to get there instead of the two weeks it was supposed to.

But I am not adverse to being a drop-shipper for anyone on these forums. It's very easy for me to take something, put it in a different box, and ship it as "used" and "gift" status, which does away with a certain tarrif upon entry to the country.

Hey, it's not quite lying!! If I take the item out of its original box and put one fingerprint on it, it can no longer be considered new now, can it?

Mark · 11-04-2007, 00:53

I was originally going to have to order from a US-only company (I suspect they'd dislike a non-US credit card). However, I've since found the same item at Amazon, and I already have an account with them. Now I just have to check if I can ship directly to the hotel. If I can, I will. Well, the goods are only of use in the United States and Canada, so I'll not be importing anything of value, right?

I'll certainly bear it in mind for the future though.

Tysonator · 11-04-2007, 12:19

What R the rules on shipping from the States ?
Is there an import levy to pay ?
Is the limit some think like £147 ?

Mark · 11-04-2007, 12:28

£28, or thereabouts, unless it's a gift and customs don't get suspicious.

After that, it's 21% (more if you're unlucky), plus a processing charge (depends on the shipping company).

petemc · 11-04-2007, 12:29

Don't forget warranty issues. Canon lenses have a worldwide warranty but the cameras don't. I'm glad I got my 30D in the UK as it did break and is in for repairs under the warranty.

10-04-2007, 16:06	#32
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I had the older 515 which I thought was an amazing camera and took amazing pictures. __________________

11-04-2007, 00:33	#36
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	Mark, you can ask Harib0. I have no problem neing the go-between for US orders for you folks. We didn't have the absolute best time with that order because of a misquote on the weight from the original order point. They said the item was 11 pounds, turned out to be something like 24. Which of course sent the postal rate from my house to the UK out the roof. Which meant the order went parcel post instead of Priority mail, taking almost a month to get there instead of the two weeks it was supposed to. But I am not adverse to being a drop-shipper for anyone on these forums. It's very easy for me to take something, put it in a different box, and ship it as "used" and "gift" status, which does away with a certain tarrif upon entry to the country. Hey, it's not quite lying!! If I take the item out of its original box and put one fingerprint on it, it can no longer be considered new now, can it? __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

11-04-2007, 00:53	#37
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I was originally going to have to order from a US-only company (I suspect they'd dislike a non-US credit card). However, I've since found the same item at Amazon, and I already have an account with them. Now I just have to check if I can ship directly to the hotel. If I can, I will. Well, the goods are only of use in the United States and Canada, so I'll not be importing anything of value, right? I'll certainly bear it in mind for the future though. Last edited by Mark; 11-04-2007 at 00:55.

11-04-2007, 12:19	#38
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	What R the rules on shipping from the States ? Is there an import levy to pay ? Is the limit some think like £147 ? __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

11-04-2007, 12:29	#40
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Don't forget warranty issues. Canon lenses have a worldwide warranty but the cameras don't. I'm glad I got my 30D in the UK as it did break and is in for repairs under the warranty. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

10-04-2007, 21:07	#34
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'll test it out at some point ASAP and decide if I can part with it. If I come to the conclusion that I can, then I'm heading stateside fairly soon, which would save a bunch on shipping and import fees. I might also be after a favour from a US resident who can order stuff online imminently which might offset that bank robbery as well.

11-04-2007, 12:28	#39
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	£28, or thereabouts, unless it's a gift and customs don't get suspicious. After that, it's 21% (more if you're unlucky), plus a processing charge (depends on the shipping company).

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