Has anybody from the uk bought from hk ebayer

09/16/2005 04:46:12 PM · #1

Im thinking of getting nikon 80-200mm af f2.8d from ebay and was wondering if anybody has any stories to tell, the dealer in particular is digitalrev.
Thanks in advance
Tonyg

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/16/2005 04:54:13 PM · #2

In HK???????

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

09/16/2005 04:55:39 PM · #3

digitalrev, no way.

i think they are in Canada...but beware duty etc

Steve

09/16/2005 04:57:34 PM · #4

Maybe.Just buyer beware in HK.I have my own story.Didn't buy.

Carl Zeiss 35mm f2.4 Jena/Flektogon MC

09/16/2005 05:00:00 PM · #5

I bought my 20D from DigitalRev via eBay back in November, on a "we'll pay the duty" auction. They took a week to verify my billing address before shipping, but it arrived quickly enough after that. In addition, when I faxed them the receipt from the import fees, they refunded the charges in full within a few days. I've also bought my TC-80N3 remote from them as well a few months ago, again no problems (apart from my local postoffice mislaying the parcel, but hey).

Uusilehto

Canon EOS-1D

09/16/2005 05:02:45 PM · #6

Originally posted by Manic:

wow. is this "we pay the duties" deal common on eBay? I've seen some sweet deals from HK dealers, but with the duties and tax added, the price wasn't that competetive anymore.

09/16/2005 05:04:55 PM · #7

Originally posted by Uusilehto:

wow. is this "we pay the duties" deal common on eBay? I've seen some sweet deals from HK dealers, but with the duties and tax added, the price wasn't that competetive anymore.

It's pretty uncommon, and DigitalRev appears to have stopped doing them now (or perhaps it's only on the more expensive items?), but it was one of the reasons I went with them in the end. However, always check the feedbacks, and make sure there aren't any complaints about such things not being paid :o)

09/16/2005 05:06:01 PM · #8

thanks for the posts, it says on their auction vat/import duty refunded,
but still not sure even though the lenses they sell are v.cheap.

09/16/2005 05:07:19 PM · #9

Be careful with HK dealers as I was looking for a Canon 350D and had a good price but everywhere I went said "Sorry only the Made in China model available now".Be careful!You might end up with a very cheap 'parallel import'

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Canon

09/16/2005 05:09:06 PM · #10

Originally posted by tonyg:

thanks for the posts, it says on their auction vat/import duty refunded,
but still not sure even though the lenses they sell are v.cheap.

One thing you may need to be wary of will be the warranties, as I don't think Nikon does worldwide (unlike Canon), so you may need to ship it back to HK should a fault occur. However, DigitalRev claim to be able to do this for you, though I've not had cause to test this yet.

dickel

Canon EOS-20D

09/16/2005 05:09:23 PM · #11

I bought a 20D from DigitalRev in April. It broke within three weeks and they said they would repair it under the warranty system. It is now the middle of Sept and they still have my camera with no sign of it coming back soon. I would say pay the tax and get any equipment from a reputable local dealer. I just don't know what to do about hurrying up my camera when these people are the other side of the world.

Message edited by author 2005-09-16 17:10:57.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/16/2005 05:10:23 PM · #12

Originally posted by modprod:

Something I hadt even considered thanks:)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

09/16/2005 05:11:07 PM · #13

I don't think digiatrev are HK based, they are Canada based if my memory still works.

Steve

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/16/2005 05:13:12 PM · #14

Originally posted by Formerlee:

I don't think digiatrev are HK based, they are Canada based if my memory still works.

"DigitalRev co. Limited is a registered trading company in Hong Kong" :o)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

09/16/2005 05:15:45 PM · #15

my memory is getting worse, just checked them out on ebay...HK based...oops!

Steve

09/16/2005 05:16:35 PM · #16

That's what I ended up doing.Forget the price.Go for security.In the end I got what I really wanted near home for the same price as in HK they like to cheat you as they think any foreigner is a tourist.if you cant afford the extra bucks do what I did.Wait a week or two.Go for security.Someone on the other side of the world will have you surely well down on their priority list.I live in mainland China.Buy local.Pay more but less worry and enjoy your new acquisition.Makes for better photos.

09/16/2005 05:17:04 PM · #17

Originally posted by dickel:

So i assume the world wide warranty was no good? Sorry to hear of your struggle, It would drive me up the wall.

09/16/2005 05:17:32 PM · #18

I rest my case.Buy local.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

09/16/2005 05:23:48 PM · #19

Originally posted by modprod:

Yes, I think Im starting to get put off purchasing it from e-bay, probly bite the bullet and pay full whack, might need a second morgage though! warehouseexpress £815

marklovell

Pentax K10D

09/16/2005 06:09:26 PM · #20

Just my 5 eggs, but I bought my *istDL from Pixmania (french). Paid a lot under the odds, it arrived damn quick, and they have a store front I can complain at if I need to. (admittedly there's only one in the UK). There's another thread along these lines somewhere.