Nikon SLR Cameras

Would it be cheaper to buy a DSLR in Hong Kong?

I 3chocolate
I 3chocolate

HI, i've been wanting to buy a DSLR camera for a long time now. I had my picks of Canon Eos Rebel XS, Canon D1100 ( aka T3) or the Nikon D3100. I'm just wondering if it would be cheaper in Hong Kong since there's no tax. The price of hong kong is slightly more expensive than the raw price of ones on Future Shop ( aka, with no tax included yet). Please help

Added (1). I will not be ordering from hong kong, i will be going to hong kong for vacation and wondering if i should pick up the camera there.

Guest
Guest

Consider that you will need to pay shipping (and possibly a customs fee/duty tax) and you will have to ship the camera back to where you purchased it should you ever need warranty repairs. To me, it is not worth it.

A friend ordered some gear from China to save money. The first was damaged (possibly from shipping), so he had to call China to return it (and pay return postage). The second time it was defective (another call to China and return postage). The third time it was fine. It took him over 6 weeks, and a $50 phone bill to save $60. Well, he only saved $10 after it was all done, but they did refund his return postage fees.

EDIT: Even if you buy it there, there's still the warranty/support issue.

retiredPhil
retiredPhil

You have to look into the warranty. If you buy out of country, the warranty is usually voided. Now go get a Nikon D7000 from your local camera store.