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  1. 3rd May 2011, 04:17 PM #1
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    Buying a Nikon Duty free/USA???

    Hi all,

    I am heading to the US soon, and would like to pick up a camera along the way. (happy to buy on return journey).

    Looking at a D300s body at this stage, and a lens or two.

    My options are to buy:
    (1) duty free in AU (think this would be the most expensive)
    (2) duty free in LA (or elsewhere?)
    (3) duty free in Singapore
    (4) online/US and have it delivered to my hotel (then claim back duty???)

    Can anyone recommend one of the above purchasing methods and/or a vendor???

    I have never bought anything duty free apart from alcohol and a small laptop. I note that the duty free limit is AU$900, so I will need to pay duty on the camera either way (unless I get it delivered to my hotel, repackage into sub $1000 parcels and send home???)
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    Get a camera bag (preferably used with signs of wear) stick it all in and carry it like a tourist. What is to say you did not take it from Oz with you?

    Without extensive research I'd go with the Singapore option and talk them down below what ever deal you have seen on the net, if on the way out and it doesn't work you still have the options to buy via any other of your options.

    Warranty claims maybe an issue for all except purchase in Oz.
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    Last time I looked the places that did duty free, or did it easily, were more than the discount above the competition.

    Bought mail order from B&H, no problems.

    Buying across state lines in US avoids state tax - why they have such a big mail order industry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abaddonxi View Post
    Last time I looked the places that did duty free, or did it easily, were more than the discount above the competition.

    Bought mail order from B&H, no problems.

    Buying across state lines in US avoids state tax - why they have such a big mail order industry.

    25464 Nikon D300S 12.3 Megapixels SLR Digital Camera Body with 3" LCD, CF and SD/SDHC Card Slot

    Nikon D300s SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) 25464 B&H Photo Video
    Nikon D300S Digital SLR Camera Body - 12.3 Megapixel - 16:9 - 3" Color LCD is cheapest at US$1439
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    Hi all,

    I am heading to the US soon, and would like to pick up a camera along the way. (happy to buy on return journey).
    When and where are you going? I land in LAX June 6th. and return 13th. August. Going to the Miller-Offenhauser Historic Race Meeting at Milwaukee in July and lots of other places.
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    Good idea to take a weathered camera bag with you.
    I've bought cameras OS and posted all the packaging to my parents, just to ensure no address matches etc, and walked the gear in as if I have always had it.
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    Compare the asking price between B&H and DWI and take it from there.
    The gear from B&H do not hava warraty here in OZ the one from DWI yes.
    In any case if you go to USA try to go the the B&H shop, it is among the best in the world.
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  9. 6th May 2011, 10:06 PM #9
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    You can buy here, claim a GST refund as you leave and pool your allowance with traveling companions on they way back in so you don't pay back the GST.

    I was in the same situation last time I bought and Aus was the cheapest & the GST refund was the icing on the cake.

    Cheers, Steve
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    Fancy buying me some rolls of seamless if you go Adorama or B&H? Not sure how you'll smuggle them through security to avoid the excess baggage charges though.....
    If you're considering Adorama, make sure you compare to their amazon listings. I've found they're cheaper on post and product on amazon rather than their main site. Though I've only been comparing pricing, no purchases as yet.

    An aus search gave me this
    http://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/nikon-d300s-body-only-digital-slr-cameras.html?utm_source=getprice&utm_medium=cpc

    Or there are options like this one

    http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/450970331-D300S-3-inch-SLR-Digital-Camera-12-3-million-pixels-New-Free-Ship-1-Years-Warranty-wholesalers.html
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