Canon D-SLR Lens Review

[Tysonator]

What street are they in please ?

[Tysonator]

Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

it's on the main road running across the bay - the embarcadero (i think) It's about 9 gazillion miles long (well maybe not that much) and there's a camera shop pretty much 1 in 5 there. You do know how far away Chicago is to SF don't you??

Not clue how far the distance is :undecided:

[Mark]

1,850 miles, as the crow flies.

Think you'll need return domestic airfare for that one.

[Tysonator]

Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

not much more I'd imagine, the shipping charges aren't too bad. Problem is if they open it they'll charge you import tax which could add up (not sure how much it is though). If we are going up that way again I'll double check (we saw 100s of lenses that day!) but I am pretty sure it was that one because i was surprised how cheap it was for the proper Canon IS lens.

There is import Levy plus VAT as well

[Mark]

Usually get the general rate of about 21% (including VAT) unless the customs officer is having a bad day or the items are particularly valuable.

[Toby]

I didn't think camera equipment was subject to import duty, only VAT?

[Tysonator]

Originally Posted by Vertigo1

I didn't think camera equipment was subject to import duty, only VAT?

Nearly any thing is subject to Import Duty & VAT.
As Customers are weighting the goods to reflect UK prices

[Tysonator]

Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

not much more I'd imagine, the shipping charges aren't too bad. Problem is if they open it they'll charge you import tax which could add up (not sure how much it is though). If we are going up that way again I'll double check (we saw 100s of lenses that day!) but I am pretty sure it was that one because i was surprised how cheap it was for the proper Canon IS lens.

Hi, can you remember the what the shop was called you saw the len in ?
or is there any US web sites I should look at that my friend can then get the said lens from when he visits the USA ?
All so, I believe you have Fedral & local purchase taxes ! ?
How would I find out what these are for Chicago area ?
many thanks

[Mark]

You did see my comment about the distance, didn't you?

As for the taxes in Chicago - Illinois' state sales tax is 6.25%

[Mondo]

Originally Posted by Tysonator

Hi, can you remember the what the shop was called you saw the len in ?
or is there any US web sites I should look at that my friend can then get the said lens from when he visits the USA ?
All so, I believe you have Fedral & local purchase taxes ! ?
How would I find out what these are for Chicago area ?
many thanks

B&H, they are a family business (Jewish) so beware that they close on Jewish holidays. They are the best (might not the biggest but close) photography store in the US, they also have a store in NYC. So if you are around you have to visit, apparently it is HUGE !