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Does anyone out there have any experience of buying cameras abroad/america?
If so
how does this effect customs and the warenty. Any opinions will be welcome.

On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:04:03 +0100, "simon morris"
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>Does anyone out there have any experience of buying cameras abroad/america?
>If so
>how does this effect customs and the warenty. Any opinions will be welcome.

The warrantee depends on the manufacturer, and Customs will add VAT
onto the cost over 145UKP.
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Simon,

I have bought 3 cameras from the USA; two I brought back myself and
one I ordered by post.

Of the two I carried back, one was within my duty free allowance and
there was no problem. The second was above the limit but when I went
through the red channel, the Customs officer deducted my duty-free
allowance from the cost (including US sales tax) and only charged me
VAT on the difference. Strictly speaking, he should have charged me
VAT on the total cost, but I was nice to him and smiled, so he didn't
(my excuse, anyway).

My best deal was the latest. I bought a Canon E300D and 2 lenses (not
the kit lens) from B&H in New York over the internet. I ordered on
Monday afternoon and it was delivered on Wednesday morning. Shipping
was $68 (and I could track its progress on the Web), customs clearance
was £11 and I was charged VAT on the total. Compared with UK prices, I
still saved a fortune. The best thing is that I have just heard (in
this newsgroup) that Canon will honour the US warranty here.

Regards,

Felix

On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:04:03 +0100, "simon morris"
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>Does anyone out there have any experience of buying cameras abroad/america?
>If so
>how does this effect customs and the warenty. Any opinions will be welcome.
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