milton-chris Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I was thinking that $1399US would mean more like $1599 or more here. The camera has finally appeared on Henrys.com for pre-orders at $1399 Cdn. That's good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_goulet Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The dollar is weaker than ever. However, folks in the UK appear to be getting screwed. I just looked at Jessops' website, and they have the body listed for GBP 899, which equates to about US$1800. Is that typical of the UK market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_lewis Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Amazon is offering the camera for $1299US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_smith6 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 With the current conversion rate what does $1399 Canadian come to in US Dollars? If one does go to Canada and buys a camera, what are the taxes and other charges to be aware of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars c Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 "The dollar is weaker than ever. However, folks in the UK appear to be getting screwed. I just looked at Jessops' website, and they have the body listed for GBP 899, which equates to about US$1800. Is that typical of the UK market?" Must be the higher tax and higher overhead cost in UK. Just think about it this way, You may have paid higher in UK , but you dont have to fly across the continent to roam europe, to take beautiful pictures :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burger Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I went to our Canon dealer and serves centre here in Daejeon, South Korea. Apparently the 40D will arrive this coming Wednesday of Tuesday at W 1,450,000-00 which is about $1500-00. Asking why it cost much more than the Canon International price, they say you get service with it ? any time you bring the camera in from either a cleaning to testing etc, it will be for free. I must say that their services are really good, but for the different in price? Please let me know what kind of service deals you get where every you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan_goulet Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 <I>With the current conversion rate what does $1399 Canadian come to in US Dollars?</i><BR> 1,323.62 US Dollar<P><a href="http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic">http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_amberson1 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I found the 40D in US for preorder $1299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallas_bittle Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 "If one does go to Canada and buys a camera, what are the taxes and other charges to be aware of?" Canadian Goods and Services Tax is 6%, and each province has different provincial tax levels. But as a non-Canadian, you can get all your tax refunded from our gov't by filling out a form and sending it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay a. frew Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Must be a typo Evan Canadian dollar is currently (1000hrs Eastern time, 23 Aug 2007) listed on the Royal Bank site @ US 97.05 cents (conversion factor 1.0304) $1399.00 Canadian will cost you US1352.47. Cheers! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay a. frew Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Sorry Evan I thought the number you posted was a dollar rate, not a camera cost Cheers! Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eos 10 fan Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 For those thinking about buying from Canada (or anywhere other than their home country) - BE AWARE of WARRANTY issues ! Is saving some $$ worth the hassle if you need your gear serviced ? Do your homework before putting down your cash. To the OP: Yes! It is about time we canucks didn't feel the wrath of the exchange rates. I wonder if the USA 28-135/IS kit will be offered in Canada for the same good price ? -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_lai Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Regarding warranty, I bought a Canon S2IS in Canada a year and a half ago and it came with a warranty card for both US and Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lheusinkveld Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 You are unlikely to have warranty issues buying in Canada or the US and taking it cross-border, they come with US/Canada warranties as James said. What no longer happens is the GST refund for visitors, the Canadian government stopped doing that earlier this year. So your Canadian price will be increased by 6% plus whatever the province charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton-chris Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Louise - there was recently a show on CBC Raio where the Minister responsible for CCRA said that the refund does still exist - it is just not as simple to get. He directed listeners to the CCRA (Canada's IRS) to the web site for details. I paid no mind as it didn't affect me. Man tho, with the exchange rate and all, I think I'll be buying the body here and the 120-300 in Buffalo and use it before I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bv photography Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Henry's offer preorder at Can$1,399. Please see link: http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&departmentId=10404&categoryId=10429&itemID=224001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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