Buying abroad

mikeg · 31st of October 2002 (Thu)

Hello there,

I've just read a post talking about bhphotovideo.com in NY. As I live in Belgium, I wonder what kind of taxes (customs) I'll have to pay if I order somthing there.

Has anyone living in Belgim or elsewhere in Europe already ordered there ?

Thanks for your replies

MikeG

sweepiedog · 1st of November 2002 (Fri)

Hi,
I live in Northern Ireland and I have bought goods from bhphotovideo.com. I had to pay VAT @ 17-1/2% to fedex when the goods arrived. The prices look good on their website but when you have to pay Fedex and VAT on top it is not really worth it. Try to source from a european supplier if possible.

mikeg · 2nd of November 2002 (Sat)

Any suggestons for an online european supplier ?

Usually I order on ny-camera.com (Germany)

But maybe anyone knows another one with better prices ?

Thanks

MikeG

sweepiedog · 3rd of November 2002 (Sun)

I have purchased items from the following suppliers.

http://www.ffordes.com

http://www.acecameras.co.uk

http://www.calumetphoto.com

The prices may not look as good as the US prices but keep the shipping and taxes in mind.

31st of October 2002 (Thu)	#1
mikeg Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 233	Buying abroad Hello there, I've just read a post talking about bhphotovideo.com in NY. As I live in Belgium, I wonder what kind of taxes (customs) I'll have to pay if I order somthing there. Has anyone living in Belgim or elsewhere in Europe already ordered there ? Thanks for your replies MikeG __________________ MikeG Canon 1D , 1D MkIII, 24-70 2.8 sigma, 50 1.8II, 70-200 2.8 L IS, 100-400 L IS,st-e2, 500D, 17-40L, 580exII, Lowepro backpacks and stuff... http://mikeg.frameit.be

1st of November 2002 (Fri)	#2
sweepiedog Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 109	Re: Buying abroad Hi, I live in Northern Ireland and I have bought goods from bhphotovideo.com. I had to pay VAT @ 17-1/2% to fedex when the goods arrived. The prices look good on their website but when you have to pay Fedex and VAT on top it is not really worth it. Try to source from a european supplier if possible.

2nd of November 2002 (Sat)	#3
mikeg Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 233	Re: Buying abroad Any suggestons for an online european supplier ? Usually I order on ny-camera.com (Germany) But maybe anyone knows another one with better prices ? Thanks MikeG __________________ MikeG Canon 1D , 1D MkIII, 24-70 2.8 sigma, 50 1.8II, 70-200 2.8 L IS, 100-400 L IS,st-e2, 500D, 17-40L, 580exII, Lowepro backpacks and stuff... http://mikeg.frameit.be

3rd of November 2002 (Sun)	#4
sweepiedog Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 109	Re: Buying abroad I have purchased items from the following suppliers. http://www.ffordes.com http://www.acecameras.co.uk http://www.calumetphoto.com The prices may not look as good as the US prices but keep the shipping and taxes in mind.

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