There's no end to problems and

Camera Obscura · 05-13-2007, 07:22 AM

difficulties, these days! I have been waiting eagerly for a friend to come in from Norway, and bring me "my" K10D. I have already instructed the bank to transfer the funds from my account to his account, and everything was -more or less- set.
And now, he can't make it for some personal reason(s), whatever that might be....

So, what do I do? I guess this is where I have to lean a bit on you guys, -and the explanation goes like this:
We're planning a trip Hong Kong in the beginning of June. And I think maybe I can find my camera-to-be, in this place.

Problem is, I have heard a lot of things, some good, some bad, and a few VERY bad, about buying expensive cameras in Hong Kong.

So, guys, here my question; does any of you have good advises, suggestions, + any an all info on buying cameras in Hong Kong?
We will, most likely, stay in the area around "the golden mile" in Kowloon, near Nathan Rd.
Any an all advises, suggestions and warnings will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!:ugh:

Mike Cash · 05-13-2007, 01:28 PM

Is there some reason your friend can't use the postal service, FedEx, or some similar courier company to send you the camera you have already payed for?

Camera Obscura · 05-13-2007, 06:36 PM

I got my money back, -no problem at all.
But the mail, and the different "express -delivery" companies, like FedEx, tends to be somewhat unreliable, for private persons, I'm afraid.
Keep in mind, this is a country where the average salary is three, four usd, a day! There are a certain loss in the mail, I'm afraid...
And besides, it's nice to see Hong Kong! Disneyland and Ocean world are just two of the things we'll see, on this trip.
The missis are going to do some shopping, I guess? And so am I....!

I just wanted to know if any of the esteemed member of this forum have any experience in buiyng a camera in Hong Kong....

Mike Cash · 05-13-2007, 11:56 PM

I didn't think your friend had ripped you off. But since you didn't mention that you got your money back I was marvelling at someone who would buy a second K10 without ever having received the first one yet.

05-13-2007, 07:22 AM	#1
Camera Obscura Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Metro Cebu, Philippines Posts: 20	There's no end to problems and difficulties, these days! I have been waiting eagerly for a friend to come in from Norway, and bring me "my" K10D. I have already instructed the bank to transfer the funds from my account to his account, and everything was -more or less- set. And now, he can't make it for some personal reason(s), whatever that might be.... So, what do I do? I guess this is where I have to lean a bit on you guys, -and the explanation goes like this: We're planning a trip Hong Kong in the beginning of June. And I think maybe I can find my camera-to-be, in this place. Problem is, I have heard a lot of things, some good, some bad, and a few VERY bad, about buying expensive cameras in Hong Kong. So, guys, here my question; does any of you have good advises, suggestions, + any an all info on buying cameras in Hong Kong? We will, most likely, stay in the area around "the golden mile" in Kowloon, near Nathan Rd. Any an all advises, suggestions and warnings will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!:ugh:

05-13-2007, 06:36 PM	#3
Camera Obscura Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Metro Cebu, Philippines Posts: 20 Original Poster	No, don't misunderstand! I got my money back, -no problem at all. But the mail, and the different "express -delivery" companies, like FedEx, tends to be somewhat unreliable, for private persons, I'm afraid. Keep in mind, this is a country where the average salary is three, four usd, a day! There are a certain loss in the mail, I'm afraid... And besides, it's nice to see Hong Kong! Disneyland and Ocean world are just two of the things we'll see, on this trip. The missis are going to do some shopping, I guess? And so am I....! I just wanted to know if any of the esteemed member of this forum have any experience in buiyng a camera in Hong Kong....

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05-13-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Is there some reason your friend can't use the postal service, FedEx, or some similar courier company to send you the camera you have already payed for?

05-13-2007, 11:56 PM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I didn't think your friend had ripped you off. But since you didn't mention that you got your money back I was marvelling at someone who would buy a second K10 without ever having received the first one yet.