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Old 06-18-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Cool NEW - Nikon 70-200mm Vr

Well my nikon 70-200mm VR arrived this morning three days from b&h new york to ireland and guess what i got stung for €360 euro duty on the doorstep!!!!!!!!!!!1
damn it better be good!!!!!!!!!!

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YIKES!!!! That is expensive duty!!! However, I must say that my Nikkor 70-200/2.8 VR is my favorite lens.... you are going to LOVE that lens! Cheers, Bill P.
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Nearly fell on the floor when he asked for that, it was sent ups, still worked out cheaper than the shops though
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euglan,

So your the one who got he last lens from B&H Grrrrrrrr..... Best of luck with your new toy I guess I'll have to wait till they come back in to stock for mine.

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yeah sorry, i'd been waiting weeks for them to come into stock, i got the mail and purchased instantly,
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Believe you us; you will be the envy of many who hhave to go without. At least that is what goes on around me. Not to brag or anything...I consider myself extremely blessed.

Enjoy the new glass and us camels hope to see some of your amazing work soon!!!

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Hello,

I know that photographic equipment is duty free from USA to Canada. I thought it was the same all over the world, but I guess globalization is not yet a completed task!

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just got back from spain, so will get a few shots up this week
awesome lens!!
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well worth that duty fee eh?
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Enjoy that lens! I love mine!
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I've had mine only four days. I found the only one in stock for 25 miles around.

It is a beauty and worth every penny.

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i got stung for €360 euro duty
More like Doodie. Anyway, it will likely be worth it. I love mine, and have only had it a month. It is super sweet. I haven't experienced anything else like it.
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Hello,

I know that photographic equipment is duty free from USA to Canada. I thought it was the same all over the world, but I guess globalization is not yet a completed task!

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Uh...not in BC....I paid a sizable amount of duty on any purchase I have made from B&H. I have been shopping Vistek recently for that very reason...and the dollar at par.
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Uh...not in BC....I paid a sizable amount of duty on any purchase I have made from B&H. I have been shopping Vistek recently for that very reason...and the dollar at par.
It's not duty you are paying. B&H ships by UPS. UPS charges an obscene amount of Brokerage fees to clear the shipment into Canada through customs. Canada Post charges $ 5.00 to do the paperwork. Ups is at least $ 25.00 to do the same. Their brokerage fees increase with shipment value.
There is no duty to Canada from the states on Photogaphic equipment. You pay only the brokerage fee and GST and PST. And you pay the taxes on the shipping and the brokerage as well. I try and only use the post office for shipping.

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Yeah. Even shipping ups to Ontario is insane at times, price wise.
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On a recent $4500 dollar order from B&H UPS wanted more than $400.00 when it arrived....I will no longer order from the US. Vistek carries the same products. Free Shipping.

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