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excanonfd · 01-24-2010, 09:28 PM

I am thinking of ordering a 645 body from Keh Camera, does anyone know whether duty is applied or not and what percentage of the purchase price would be added? I have to consider this or wait for another good deal locally for a body.

excanonfd · 01-24-2010, 09:40 PM

On the same note, does anyone have the service manual for the Pentax 645 body? The body that I have is about 7 cosmetically but the foam seal between the prism housing and the body is all but gone and is a sticky mess. This causes abnormally loud mirror slap and sometimes the mirror do not return back to position.

The cost of getting a professional repair service to fix this less than mint- body may not be worth the cost, considering how cheap KEH has these bodies for sale. I'd appreciate any help in this matter.

Regards,

k100d · 01-25-2010, 09:31 AM

i purchased some MF gear from KEH. they shipped it very quickly but you have to pay sales tax. i was not charged any duty. in the end it was worth it, but a bit more expensive than i would have liked.

Alfisti · 01-25-2010, 12:50 PM

KEH is not your problem, random duties, taxes etc etc make the final price guesswork.

excanonfd · 01-25-2010, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by k100d

i purchased some MF gear from KEH. they shipped it very quickly but you have to pay sales tax. i was not charged any duty. in the end it was worth it, but a bit more expensive than i would have liked.

You've confirmed what i have read online after I started this thread. Electronic goods are not subject to duty regardless of country of origin, but Canada Customs will charge the sales taxes (GST+PST).

Alfisti · 01-25-2010, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by excanonfd

You've confirmed what i have read online after I started this thread. Electronic goods are not subject to duty regardless of country of origin, but Canada Customs will charge the sales taxes (GST+PST).

It's a crap shoot, you are not supposed to get charged but you may be charged ... people refuse to listen to me untiul they get burnt and spend 6 months dealing with customs trying to get their money back.

k100d · 01-27-2010, 07:34 PM

Originally posted by Alfisti

It's a crap shoot, you are not supposed to get charged but you may be charged ... people refuse to listen to me untiul they get burnt and spend 6 months dealing with customs trying to get their money back.

i can confirm also that my first B&H purchase i got randomly charged duty.

Steinback · 01-27-2010, 09:25 PM

Out of curiosity, does anybody know of a Canadian dealer that carries used Pentax 645 gear? My local store carries a decent selection of second hand 67 and 6x7 equipment and is generally willing to price match KEH on used stuff but I can't recall ever seeing a 645 there.

icywarm · 01-28-2010, 05:28 AM

I see a lot of books, and I have clients who ship in several thousands in items with no charges. But my fav are the $20 packages with $1 Gst, $15 handling charges. Oh it makes me laugh.

D W · 01-28-2010, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by Steinback

Out of curiosity, does anybody know of a Canadian dealer that carries used Pentax 645 gear? My local store carries a decent selection of second hand 67 and 6x7 equipment and is generally willing to price match KEH on used stuff but I can't recall ever seeing a 645 there.

Every 120 camera/lens/accessory that Henry's gets from trade in are directed to their eBay site.

01-24-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421	Any Canadian Buyers of Pentax 645 Body from KEH Camera? I am thinking of ordering a 645 body from Keh Camera, does anyone know whether duty is applied or not and what percentage of the purchase price would be added? I have to consider this or wait for another good deal locally for a body.

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01-24-2010, 09:40 PM	#2
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421 Original Poster	On the same note, does anyone have the service manual for the Pentax 645 body? The body that I have is about 7 cosmetically but the foam seal between the prism housing and the body is all but gone and is a sticky mess. This causes abnormally loud mirror slap and sometimes the mirror do not return back to position. The cost of getting a professional repair service to fix this less than mint- body may not be worth the cost, considering how cheap KEH has these bodies for sale. I'd appreciate any help in this matter. Regards,

01-25-2010, 09:31 AM	#3
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	i purchased some MF gear from KEH. they shipped it very quickly but you have to pay sales tax. i was not charged any duty. in the end it was worth it, but a bit more expensive than i would have liked.

01-25-2010, 12:50 PM	#4
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	KEH is not your problem, random duties, taxes etc etc make the final price guesswork.

01-25-2010, 04:23 PM	#5
excanonfd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,421 Original Poster	Originally posted by k100d i purchased some MF gear from KEH. they shipped it very quickly but you have to pay sales tax. i was not charged any duty. in the end it was worth it, but a bit more expensive than i would have liked. You've confirmed what i have read online after I started this thread. Electronic goods are not subject to duty regardless of country of origin, but Canada Customs will charge the sales taxes (GST+PST).

01-25-2010, 06:10 PM	#6
Alfisti Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (for now) Posts: 1,748	Originally posted by excanonfd You've confirmed what i have read online after I started this thread. Electronic goods are not subject to duty regardless of country of origin, but Canada Customs will charge the sales taxes (GST+PST). It's a crap shoot, you are not supposed to get charged but you may be charged ... people refuse to listen to me untiul they get burnt and spend 6 months dealing with customs trying to get their money back.

01-27-2010, 07:34 PM	#7
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by Alfisti It's a crap shoot, you are not supposed to get charged but you may be charged ... people refuse to listen to me untiul they get burnt and spend 6 months dealing with customs trying to get their money back. i can confirm also that my first B&H purchase i got randomly charged duty.

01-27-2010, 09:25 PM	#8
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Out of curiosity, does anybody know of a Canadian dealer that carries used Pentax 645 gear? My local store carries a decent selection of second hand 67 and 6x7 equipment and is generally willing to price match KEH on used stuff but I can't recall ever seeing a 645 there.

01-28-2010, 05:28 AM	#9
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	I see a lot of books, and I have clients who ship in several thousands in items with no charges. But my fav are the $20 packages with $1 Gst, $15 handling charges. Oh it makes me laugh.

01-28-2010, 08:43 AM	#10
D W Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hogtown, ON, Canada Posts: 329	Originally posted by Steinback Out of curiosity, does anybody know of a Canadian dealer that carries used Pentax 645 gear? My local store carries a decent selection of second hand 67 and 6x7 equipment and is generally willing to price match KEH on used stuff but I can't recall ever seeing a 645 there. Every 120 camera/lens/accessory that Henry's gets from trade in are directed to their eBay site.

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