Cameras and Lenses

Buying gear in Hong Kong



Hi,

I will be in HK for a couple of days in July - not been before.

Various people have suggested I should do some shopping while I'm there - I'm thinking of some new bins, possibly a camera - does anyone have any experience there? Is stuff really cheaper?

Cheers,

Paul


Some is, some isn't - it will depend entirely on what brand you're planning to buy.


[QUOTE=Paul_Gower]Hi,

I will be in HK for a couple of days in July - not been before.

Various people have suggested I should do some shopping while I'm there - I'm thinking of some new bins, possibly a camera - does anyone have any experience there? Is stuff really cheaper?

Cheers,

Paul[/QUOTE]

Luck of the draw, you will pay a lot less but you have to consider very carefully the warranty and return issues if there is a problem.

Just ask yourself how you're going to deal with a problem, should one arise!
1.Some warranties are not worldwide.
2.The cost of posting something back to HK, tracking it, will you see it again!
3.A retailer or company may make a handling charge for their time and labour.

Any of the above may eat severely into your initial savings, plus the hassle factor - however, good luck.


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