Canon upgrade/import advice

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With strong Rand I'm considering importing to upgrade from the 550D to a 7D. B&H seems to be a well-known and trusted seller - how does the warranty work? Can I send it to the local Canon if anything should happen?
 
If something goes wrong you'll need to send it back to the country of origin . . . which is something I've yet to have to do.
 
AFAIK, only lenses are duty free whereas you will pay duties on the camera body.

If you get knocked with 20% duties and 14% VAT and choose UPS shipping ($115) you are looking at landed cost of R15515 for the body. Orms price is R 15,295.00.

Not so sure what the duties are on the camera. Had a SARS Customs sheet somewhere. Even if it is lower at 10%, I still don't think it would be worth it importing.
 
bwana said:
If something goes wrong you'll need to send it back to the country of origin . . . which is something I've yet to have to do.
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Hmmm...it does put me off a bit. But damn, the price is almost to good to ignore. I want to buy the 15-85mm regardless of whether I upgrade or not - currently about R8,000 here in SA. I can get a 7D + 15-85 combo from B&H for R16k shipping included!
 
SubliminalThought said:
AFAIK, only lenses are duty free whereas you will pay duties on the camera body.

If you get knocked with 20% duties and 14% VAT and choose UPS shipping ($115) you are looking at landed cost of R15515 for the body. Orms price is R 15,295.00.

Not so sure what the duties are on the camera. Had a SARS Customs sheet somewhere. Even if it is lower at 10%, I still don't think it would be worth it importing.
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Bloody SARS...:(

Assuming duties and VAT of R3,350 I can land the 7D + 15-85 here for R19,500.

Vs. maybe R22k here. Agreed, doesn't look so great anymore. Oh well...off to CameraWorld to see what they can do for me...
 
You would save around 2k... for a 20k product. Maybe try to get the local retailers to give you some discount. I imported a lens and saved R5k on a R20k part. Lenses also carry an international warranty. I have been looking at the 7D since it came out. *sigh* ... my spending on anything has (un)fortunately been limited.
 
SiriS said:
That's a fantastic price! Have you dealt with them before?
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No, I haven't although I have spoken with them on the phone and everything seemed koscher. I would find a JHB mate to go to them and collect with cash if I were you.

If you need a hand I might know someone in Vanderbijlpark
 
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JUGGY said:
No, I haven't although I have spoken with them on the phone and everything seemed koscher. I would find a JHB mate to go to them and collect with cash if I were you.

If you need a hand I might know someone in Vanderbijlpark
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Thanks Juggy. They seem legit - there's a thread on Outdoorphoto discussing them. Grey imports it seems.

I'm waiting for my regular store to quote me, if it's much more expensive I will seriously consider CameraQuip.
 
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