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May 31 2011 07:41am
I love how canada is second hand everything. everything takes it sweet ass time getting here if it even does and costs more money! ugg. so much for our dollar being strong.

AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D

USD 135$ - after 6% taxes = 143.01$ (USD)
CAD 160$ - After 15% taxes and 1.024 conversion = 192.63$ (USD)

just 1 example gahhh




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May 31 2011 07:55am
Now that you mention it... I wonder if it would be worth driving 8 hours to New York (forgot the name of the big camera store there) and buy a lens there.....
I shall make such a search after I'm done with my night shifts...
Anyone has good advice for that?
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May 31 2011 07:59am
just on that lense alone its like a 26% mark up. 50$ to drive on gas, id make it there and back im just by niagra falls here so 40 mins and im across the border. probably would end up being worth it.

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May 31 2011 08:04am
Quote (Hanley @ 31 May 2011 09:59)
just on that lense alone its like a 28% mark up. 50$ to drive on gas, id make it there and back im just by niagra falls here so 40 mins and im across the border. probably would end up being worth it.


I'm about 1 hours from the US border, and the closest big cities are Burlington and Plattsburgh... not sure about camera stores there... but if I can remember the name of the NY store... Adorama or something like that... 8 hours driving...
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May 31 2011 08:09am
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I'm about 1 hours from the US border, and the closest big cities are Burlington and Plattsburgh... not sure about camera stores there... but if I can remember the name of the NY store... Adorama or something like that... 8 hours driving...


Yes, it's adorama. Not worth the drive, unless you'll be vacationing as well.
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May 31 2011 08:14am
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Yes, it's adorama. Not worth the drive, unless you'll be vacationing as well.


Why not?
Let's say the price is worth it,... have you heard of people with bad experience there?
I know they ship for free, but only in USA and I don't want to pay for customs, so I'd really have to drive...
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May 31 2011 08:16am
Quote (onepagememory @ May 31 2011 02:09pm)
Yes, it's adorama. Not worth the drive, unless you'll be vacationing as well.



Road trip / photo adventure? either way the malls and such are better, and once again everything less expensive. Pay 40$ for shirt here = $15 there.

Edit: keeping in mind im talking about branded stuff.

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May 31 2011 08:18am
B&H is far superior to Adorama, its also run by ascetic Jews so its always a little interesting going in there.
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May 31 2011 08:19am
Best if u have someone you trust in the U.S. purchase it out of state (tax free), and just ship it or meet you at the border to pick it up.
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May 31 2011 08:21am
Quote (zatoichi @ 31 May 2011 10:18)
B&H is far superior to Adorama, its also run by ascetic Jews so its always a little interesting going in there.


Where would that be located?

Quote (onepagememory @ 31 May 2011 10:19)
Best if u have someone you trust in the U.S. purchase it out of state (tax free), and just ship it or meet you at the border to pick it up.


Can't have it shipped cuase of customs.... they open packages and check what they are, and charge you ridiculous amount of money to get it...
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