Importing a lens from Hong Kong?

[ashleysmithd]

Hi.

I really want the Canon 17-55 2.8 lens (who doesn't) and I found a good price with an international warranty card on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Canon-EF-...kparms=72:988|39:1|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

What I wanted to know was, has anyone had equipment imported from Hong Kong, did you experience any problems? Should I really do this?


Cheers.
Dan.

 

[tirediron]

I can't see eBay from work, but I know of a great many people who have had problems with offshore purchases through eBay and other 'sites. If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

 

[Corbin Lane]

While looking at the seller, He/She/it is a power seller with 21639 feedback left and a total good feedback being 99.2% and in the last 12 months 7 people have been dissatisfied. Now, I'm not saying to buy it but the seller looks legit and like a reputable company. As for the other questions I'm not sure, I bet that they don't change the mounts for a country.

 

[tirediron]

I bet that they don't change the mounts for a country.

Canon mount is Canon mount whether in Algeria, Zimbawbe, or anywhere between.

 

[Steph]

Hi.

I really want the Canon 17-55 2.8 lens (who doesn't) and I found a good price with an international warranty card on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-Canon-EF-...kparms=72:988|39:1|65:12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

What I wanted to know was, has anyone had equipment imported from Hong Kong, did you experience any problems? Should I really do this?


Cheers.
Dan.

Are you aware that on top of the price on eBay you will have to pay shipping, VAT and import tax? After all that I wonder if it is still much cheaper than a lens bought in the UK.