bmm Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hi all Work is sending me to Singapore and then Paris for a bunch of meetings and I wanted to enquire with you guys about how camera shops are in Singapore. Obviously this work trip is well timed, being just prior to a big holiday for which I will need to get some last minute items, plus maybe want to pick up a wide-angle lens. I'm expecting that Singapore prices are better than those here in Sydney, but how do they compare to the major online US stores such as B&H? And are there any shops that you would particularly recommend, or on the other hand particularly avoid? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohammed_abidally Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Place to go in Singapore is Cathay Photo in ground floor of Peninsula Plaza. Very reliable and well established. They will serve you well and no pushy sales guys. Prices generally about 20% higher than B&H but when you work out the GST refund vs's USA sales tax and shipping it works quite close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_soon Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 John3:16 is also a very reliable store and great guys to deal with, look for Sam. I believe they are in Funan Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene11664880918 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Now you are in Singapore? We'll need to in plant a GPS on you to keep track were you are! I don't know what you wanna buy but I'm sure prices there are not very cheap but probably cheaper than in OZ. Rene' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene11664880918 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 By the way, I was looking for you all over the place but you weren't there! You missed the whole thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_chong Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Try the following places John 3:16 @ Funan Centre (Sam or Leslie) TK Foto @ Shaw Towers (James) Beach Road or Cathay Photo (Sam) @ their Marina Square branch very friendly & knowledgeable chaps....John 3:16 / TK Foto tend to be cheaper. will charge maybe 2% if using credit card...but even with 2%, still generally cheaper. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquegonzales Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Check nikon.com.sg When i went there last year it had a list of authorised dealers and the RRP so you can at least establish a starting point. You can also get your GST back at the airport which i think was put up to about 10% last year. I noticed compared to New Zealand, accessories were considerably cheaper (batteries, remotes, filters) and I also made a 30% saving on a lens. Happy shopping. I'd love to go back as prices in Europe are insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmm Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Rene - you make me laugh. And yes I travel a lot. I only speak on here about my leisure travel as that is the type on which I have time and capacity to take my photographic equipment. But from time to time it does also come on the work trips that I do. Especially one like this upcoming one which includes a couple of days in a city where I'm likely to do some good gear shopping, followed by a summer weekend in Paris prior to getting to the work that I'm there for!! With my NAS as bad as it is, I think the main threat to my wallet in Singapore will be if I see a good price on the Tokina 11-16mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene11664880918 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Bernard.... I love that lens. I am learning so much with it. You have to approach things in a different way. I think you really need to go to NY to B&H. If you go, before you go into the store make sure you already have your return ticket. In Singapore things are expensive. Costumers from SG. when they come they take back a lot of things, not only camera goods. Rene' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Another vote for Mr. <b>Sam Jeva at Cathay Photo (Marina Square Branch)</b>. Best photography salesman I' ve dealt with in this and many another country from a customer's point of view. And I've dealt with him for over 15 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singapore_photography Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 <p>There are a few popular and trusted local shops like <a href="http://www.cathayphoto.com.sg">Cathay Photo</a>, <a href="http://www.mscolor.com.sg">MS Color</a>, John 3:16, etc<br> Note though:<br />- its much cheaper paying with a wad of hard cash as there's additional charges for using credit cards<br />- try to bargain as a <a href="http://www.clubsnap.com">'local'/</a>'resident expat' so that they don't charge you 'tourist' prices<br />- can <a href="http://www.singaporephotography.com/singaporephotographerscontact.htm">contact </a>me up if you need any help/advise</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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