CANADIANS - Pentax (Kx kits) Price Drop May 17/10

Jack_Simpson · 05-14-2010, 08:59 PM

I received an email at work this (Fri May 14) afternoon informing me of
Price reduction on K-x Kits (except the Rainbow one

) and several of the
Optio camera's

Sadly, nothing regarding any of the lenses nor flashes

Cheers and have a great weekend

Jack

bobmaxja · 05-15-2010, 04:37 AM

Henrys have the kit of 2 lenses at $799 down $200 but seem to be a promotion only . THis is almost same price of the one I bought from Newegg.ca

**farhagh** · 05-15-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

Henrys have the kit of 2 lenses at $799 down $200 but seem to be a promotion only . THis is almost same price of the one I bought from Newegg.ca

Henrys are very good stores with very stupid prices. I can't understand how one pays $1299CAD for a K-7 body only when it's less than $900CAD (shipping included) from BH/Adorama. If it's 10-15% higher I will sure buy local, but 45% higher....

Ketsuppi11 · 05-15-2010, 08:27 PM

BTW do you have to pay any kind of taxes if you fly from Canada to New York and buy DSLR lens or camera? (I am new in Canada and dont know these things yet)
Thanks!

Adam · 05-15-2010, 08:59 PM

Shouldn't this be in the price watch forum, and shouldn't we throw some links up?

FotoPete · 05-15-2010, 10:36 PM

Ketsuppi, i hope its some business trip and not just for the K-X haha. So long as you can get to across customs w/o them checking.

I think our travel exemptions isn't all that high even with extend stopovers. irc, 7 days and over spend abroad exempts you up to $700 max of purchased goods from duties.

Of course they aren't going to be that strict, i mean if you do cross the border for one day and on return tell the border guard when asked that you spent $200 or so on shopping where you are only exempt of the first $100, they probably aren't going to pull you over and go through your stuff and ding you.

I'll let the others chime in about the border stuff as I'm not too familiar with it.

Ketsuppi11 · 05-16-2010, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by FotoPete

Ketsuppi, i hope its some business trip and not just for the K-X haha. So long as you can get to across customs w/o them checking.

I think our travel exemptions isn't all that high even with extend stopovers. irc, 7 days and over spend abroad exempts you up to $700 max of purchased goods from duties.

Of course they aren't going to be that strict, i mean if you do cross the border for one day and on return tell the border guard when asked that you spent $200 or so on shopping where you are only exempt of the first $100, they probably aren't going to pull you over and go through your stuff and ding you.

I'll let the others chime in about the border stuff as I'm not too familiar with it.

Thanks for the info. I know that some people have had problems between EU and other countries but I don't know what kind of agreements CA and USA have.
I may have to make a holiday trip to New York if Pentax comes up with some really nice high end camera

**farhagh** · 05-16-2010, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by Ketsuppi11

BTW do you have to pay any kind of taxes if you fly from Canada to New York and buy DSLR lens or camera? (I am new in Canada and dont know these things yet)
Thanks!

Hmm, if you have the camera out of box, who can prove it's a new purchase? If you buy in Canada and take it with you, won't you have it when you are returning?

Ketsuppi11 · 05-16-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by farhagh

Hmm, if you have the camera out of box, who can prove it's a new purchase?

I guess no one. I have heard about some cases when they have written done what camera equipment you have when you enter the country and when you leave they check that you don't have any new gear.

Originally posted by farhagh

If you buy in Canada and take it with you, won't you have it when you are returning?

I don't quite understand this... My question was about flying from Canada to New York and back to Canada..

omega leader · 05-16-2010, 02:57 PM

If you go in person to NY you have to pay NYC taxes on it which you can avoid over the internet.

As for border guards, if you take one of the busy bridges they often wave you if you indicate you have purchases a moderate amount.

snofox · 05-16-2010, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by Ketsuppi11

I guess no one. I have heard about some cases when they have written done what camera equipment you have when you enter the country and when you leave they check that you don't have any new gear.

I don't quite understand this... My question was about flying from Canada to New York and back to Canada..

If you don't register your camera gear and lenses with Canada Customs before you go to the US, then Canada Customs can assume that your gear is newly purchased, if they find it, and if you don't have a registration card with you on your return. You can lose your camera at customs, and any other stuff that you are carrying. If you are driving your own car with the camera in it, they can take the car too.

The burden of proof is on you, not them. They won't hassle you for minor purchases, but they will crucify you for merchandise worth hundreds.

If you stay in the US for a long time, something like 10 days, you are allowed an exemption which would just about cover the Kx. You can check it out by Googling Canada Customs. I almost did that after spending two weeks in Florida. Otherwise be very careful.

**jbinpg** · 05-17-2010, 11:24 AM

Indeed. Take all your expensive camera gear to your nearest Canadian Customs office. Fill out the green card. Have card signed and stamped by the customs official. You are then covered for whatever item is llisted on the card. Usually the official just accepts whatever is on the card without going through your bag before signing it off. It can be a nasty experience coming home to Canada through the border if you get a young guard bent on proving him/herself to the higher ups.

Jack

Ketsuppi11 · 05-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by snofox

If you don't register your camera gear and lenses with Canada Customs before you go to the US, then Canada Customs can assume that your gear is newly purchased, if they find it, and if you don't have a registration card with you on your return. You can lose your camera at customs, and any other stuff that you are carrying. If you are driving your own car with the camera in it, they can take the car too.

The burden of proof is on you, not them. They won't hassle you for minor purchases, but they will crucify you for merchandise worth hundreds.

If you stay in the US for a long time, something like 10 days, you are allowed an exemption which would just about cover the Kx. You can check it out by Googling Canada Customs. I almost did that after spending two weeks in Florida. Otherwise be very careful.

Okey good to know.
Will they take my clothes off if I have expensive clothes and I don't have them listed too? They could easily be as expensive as camera or lens...

Sounds like USSR

bobmaxja · 05-17-2010, 01:43 PM

Let's put thing straight
1) No duty on camera imported to Canada
2) If you declare the camera, you will pay only the GST if you enter in a different province of yours except if you are from a province of Harmonised tax
3) Why not just ordering it by the web. I just done it with Newegg.ca, paid only the GST and $13 freight. This way you do have to pay state tax

See all details how to order in USA or Canada and see all pricing

PS sometime the price include PST , you just have to enter in the vendor basket to see what tax are needed on Newegg.ca

Products by Pentax - Canadian and Cross-Border Price Comparison - photoprice.ca

omega leader · 05-17-2010, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by jbinpg

Indeed. Take all your expensive camera gear to your nearest Canadian Customs office. Fill out the green card. Have card signed and stamped by the customs official. You are then covered for whatever item is llisted on the card. Usually the official just accepts whatever is on the card without going through your bag before signing it off. It can be a nasty experience coming home to Canada through the border if you get a young guard bent on proving him/herself to the higher ups.

Jack

You can/should also carry copies of the sales invoices with you. Keep them outside of your camera bag incase you need to file a police report.

05-14-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
Jack_Simpson Senior Member	CANADIANS - Pentax (Kx kits) Price Drop May 17/10 I received an email at work this (Fri May 14) afternoon informing me of Price reduction on K-x Kits (except the Rainbow one ) and several of the Optio camera's Sadly, nothing regarding any of the lenses nor flashes Cheers and have a great weekend Jack

05-15-2010, 08:09 AM	#3
farhagh Site Supporter	Henrey Originally posted by bobmaxja Henrys have the kit of 2 lenses at $799 down $200 but seem to be a promotion only . THis is almost same price of the one I bought from Newegg.ca Henrys are very good stores with very stupid prices. I can't understand how one pays $1299CAD for a K-7 body only when it's less than $900CAD (shipping included) from BH/Adorama. If it's 10-15% higher I will sure buy local, but 45% higher....

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05-15-2010, 04:37 AM	#2
bobmaxja Pentaxian	Henrys have the kit of 2 lenses at $799 down $200 but seem to be a promotion only . THis is almost same price of the one I bought from Newegg.ca

05-15-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
Ketsuppi11 New Member	BTW do you have to pay any kind of taxes if you fly from Canada to New York and buy DSLR lens or camera? (I am new in Canada and dont know these things yet) Thanks!

05-15-2010, 10:36 PM	#6
FotoPete Pentaxian	Ketsuppi, i hope its some business trip and not just for the K-X haha. So long as you can get to across customs w/o them checking. I think our travel exemptions isn't all that high even with extend stopovers. irc, 7 days and over spend abroad exempts you up to $700 max of purchased goods from duties. Of course they aren't going to be that strict, i mean if you do cross the border for one day and on return tell the border guard when asked that you spent $200 or so on shopping where you are only exempt of the first $100, they probably aren't going to pull you over and go through your stuff and ding you. I'll let the others chime in about the border stuff as I'm not too familiar with it.

05-16-2010, 01:06 AM	#7
Ketsuppi11 New Member	Originally posted by FotoPete Ketsuppi, i hope its some business trip and not just for the K-X haha. So long as you can get to across customs w/o them checking. I think our travel exemptions isn't all that high even with extend stopovers. irc, 7 days and over spend abroad exempts you up to $700 max of purchased goods from duties. Of course they aren't going to be that strict, i mean if you do cross the border for one day and on return tell the border guard when asked that you spent $200 or so on shopping where you are only exempt of the first $100, they probably aren't going to pull you over and go through your stuff and ding you. I'll let the others chime in about the border stuff as I'm not too familiar with it. Thanks for the info. I know that some people have had problems between EU and other countries but I don't know what kind of agreements CA and USA have. I may have to make a holiday trip to New York if Pentax comes up with some really nice high end camera

05-16-2010, 05:54 AM	#8
farhagh Site Supporter	Originally posted by Ketsuppi11 BTW do you have to pay any kind of taxes if you fly from Canada to New York and buy DSLR lens or camera? (I am new in Canada and dont know these things yet) Thanks! Hmm, if you have the camera out of box, who can prove it's a new purchase? If you buy in Canada and take it with you, won't you have it when you are returning?

05-16-2010, 11:45 AM	#9
Ketsuppi11 New Member	Originally posted by farhagh Hmm, if you have the camera out of box, who can prove it's a new purchase? I guess no one. I have heard about some cases when they have written done what camera equipment you have when you enter the country and when you leave they check that you don't have any new gear. Originally posted by farhagh If you buy in Canada and take it with you, won't you have it when you are returning? I don't quite understand this... My question was about flying from Canada to New York and back to Canada..

05-16-2010, 02:57 PM	#10
omega leader Veteran Member	If you go in person to NY you have to pay NYC taxes on it which you can avoid over the internet. As for border guards, if you take one of the busy bridges they often wave you if you indicate you have purchases a moderate amount.

05-16-2010, 09:39 PM	#11
snofox Senior Member	Originally posted by Ketsuppi11 I guess no one. I have heard about some cases when they have written done what camera equipment you have when you enter the country and when you leave they check that you don't have any new gear. I don't quite understand this... My question was about flying from Canada to New York and back to Canada.. If you don't register your camera gear and lenses with Canada Customs before you go to the US, then Canada Customs can assume that your gear is newly purchased, if they find it, and if you don't have a registration card with you on your return. You can lose your camera at customs, and any other stuff that you are carrying. If you are driving your own car with the camera in it, they can take the car too. The burden of proof is on you, not them. They won't hassle you for minor purchases, but they will crucify you for merchandise worth hundreds. If you stay in the US for a long time, something like 10 days, you are allowed an exemption which would just about cover the Kx. You can check it out by Googling Canada Customs. I almost did that after spending two weeks in Florida. Otherwise be very careful.

05-17-2010, 11:24 AM	#12
jbinpg Site Supporter	Indeed. Take all your expensive camera gear to your nearest Canadian Customs office. Fill out the green card. Have card signed and stamped by the customs official. You are then covered for whatever item is llisted on the card. Usually the official just accepts whatever is on the card without going through your bag before signing it off. It can be a nasty experience coming home to Canada through the border if you get a young guard bent on proving him/herself to the higher ups. Jack

05-17-2010, 01:34 PM	#13
Ketsuppi11 New Member	Originally posted by snofox If you don't register your camera gear and lenses with Canada Customs before you go to the US, then Canada Customs can assume that your gear is newly purchased, if they find it, and if you don't have a registration card with you on your return. You can lose your camera at customs, and any other stuff that you are carrying. If you are driving your own car with the camera in it, they can take the car too. The burden of proof is on you, not them. They won't hassle you for minor purchases, but they will crucify you for merchandise worth hundreds. If you stay in the US for a long time, something like 10 days, you are allowed an exemption which would just about cover the Kx. You can check it out by Googling Canada Customs. I almost did that after spending two weeks in Florida. Otherwise be very careful. Okey good to know. Will they take my clothes off if I have expensive clothes and I don't have them listed too? They could easily be as expensive as camera or lens... Sounds like USSR

05-17-2010, 01:43 PM	#14
bobmaxja Pentaxian	Let's put thing straight 1) No duty on camera imported to Canada 2) If you declare the camera, you will pay only the GST if you enter in a different province of yours except if you are from a province of Harmonised tax 3) Why not just ordering it by the web. I just done it with Newegg.ca, paid only the GST and $13 freight. This way you do have to pay state tax See all details how to order in USA or Canada and see all pricing PS sometime the price include PST , you just have to enter in the vendor basket to see what tax are needed on Newegg.ca Products by Pentax - Canadian and Cross-Border Price Comparison - photoprice.ca

05-17-2010, 03:08 PM	#15
omega leader Veteran Member	Originally posted by jbinpg Indeed. Take all your expensive camera gear to your nearest Canadian Customs office. Fill out the green card. Have card signed and stamped by the customs official. You are then covered for whatever item is llisted on the card. Usually the official just accepts whatever is on the card without going through your bag before signing it off. It can be a nasty experience coming home to Canada through the border if you get a young guard bent on proving him/herself to the higher ups. Jack You can/should also carry copies of the sales invoices with you. Keep them outside of your camera bag incase you need to file a police report.