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Mark · 11-04-2007, 12:41

I'm not sure if that's true (doesn't match what I was told). What I was told is that if you're a UK resident and buy a UK spec Canon camera from a UK shop, you're covered for breakdown worldwide. If, however, you buy a Canon camera from another country (hello Pixmania), then you might be in for problems.

My S3 IS was a UK spec, so it's in for exchange this afternoon.

Tysonator · 11-04-2007, 14:01

I was interested in the import duty on goods, do they appile to mailed / shipped items, and if so how do Inland Revenue customs charge you ?

Warreanty is a big issue will goods purchased aboard and that is a big problem. I like buying CD's & DVD's in the states as there is little to go wrong.

Tysonator · 11-04-2007, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

It's unlikely to be an issue for me. I have a US registered address that the item 'lives at' so I'm not too worried

Are you live over in Blighty ?

Mark · 11-04-2007, 22:34

It's called having family 'over there'.

Import duties apply to imported items - doesn't matter how they get into the country. In the case of posted items, HMRC give the bill to the shipping company and they give it to you (with a handling charge added on top).

Tysonator · 12-04-2007, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

It's called having family 'over there'.

Import duties apply to imported items - doesn't matter how they get into the country. In the case of posted items, HMRC give the bill to the shipping company and they give it to you (with a handling charge added on top).

OK, next time I am off to states then I will be careful what I might post back

Mark · 12-04-2007, 21:10

S3 IS exchanged today. Haven't tested for dead pixels yet, but at least it's not showing the same fault the old S3 IS had.

Mark · 16-05-2007, 19:54

ROFL - I just discovered that there's a whisky shop hidden in the back of the camera shop where I got my S3. There's even a sign up outside and I totally missed it...

http://www.thedramroom.co.uk/

Tysonator · 21-05-2007, 21:19

I have been using my Canon EOS D400 alot now, a really love using it. Best thing I have purchase in years.

Has any one been on the Canon Seminars ?

11-04-2007, 14:01	#42
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	I was interested in the import duty on goods, do they appile to mailed / shipped items, and if so how do Inland Revenue customs charge you ? Warreanty is a big issue will goods purchased aboard and that is a big problem. I like buying CD's & DVD's in the states as there is little to go wrong. __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

21-05-2007, 21:19	#48
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	I have been using my Canon EOS D400 alot now, a really love using it. Best thing I have purchase in years. Has any one been on the Canon Seminars ? __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

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11-04-2007, 12:41	#41
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'm not sure if that's true (doesn't match what I was told). What I was told is that if you're a UK resident and buy a UK spec Canon camera from a UK shop, you're covered for breakdown worldwide. If, however, you buy a Canon camera from another country (hello Pixmania), then you might be in for problems. My S3 IS was a UK spec, so it's in for exchange this afternoon.

11-04-2007, 22:34	#44
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It's called having family 'over there'. Import duties apply to imported items - doesn't matter how they get into the country. In the case of posted items, HMRC give the bill to the shipping company and they give it to you (with a handling charge added on top).

12-04-2007, 21:10	#46
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	S3 IS exchanged today. Haven't tested for dead pixels yet, but at least it's not showing the same fault the old S3 IS had.

16-05-2007, 19:54	#47
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	ROFL - I just discovered that there's a whisky shop hidden in the back of the camera shop where I got my S3. There's even a sign up outside and I totally missed it... http://www.thedramroom.co.uk/