K-30 @ $676usd, da18-135wr @ $334usd!

K-30 @ $676usd, da18-135wr @ $334usd! · **1 Like**

Guess you guys wanna check these deals out: K-30 selling @ $850SGD (~$676USD), DA18-135WR @ $420SGD (~$334USD):

Pentax Web Store

Free worldwide Express shipping included too!

Good for you guys from out side Singapore. For us locals in Singapore we have to add GST

Docrwm · 07-25-2012, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

HST is always collected by the couriers. they also ding you with a brokerage fee which can get stupid. I will not buy myself if it can not come via post. Canada post will collect HST on larger purchases, but anything under about 60-70 seems to slide through. been a while since i had to pay it but i think they charge about $2.50 for the brokering versus as much as $50 with the couriers

That's how it works here in the US too. Never paid Customs on EMS/USPS packages but ALWAYS do on FedEx and UPS. FedEx is the worst for brokerage fees in my experience too.

bobmaxja · 07-25-2012, 05:33 AM

Price seem to have change , now the Da18-135 is SGD 670 or $532 USD more expensive than in NA

**raybird** · 07-25-2012, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

now the Da18-135 is SGD 670

There are two listings for the 18-135, the boxed for SGD$670.00, and the unboxed for SGD$420.00

Steve.T · 07-25-2012, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

That's how it works here in the US too. Never paid Customs on EMS/USPS packages but ALWAYS do on FedEx and UPS. FedEx is the worst for brokerage fees in my experience too.

But someone here has already been sent a FedEX tracking number. That means the FedEX is the courier the store chose. it's too bad!

Originally posted by eddie1960

HST is always collected by the couriers. they also ding you with a brokerage fee which can get stupid. I will not buy myself if it can not come via post. Canada post will collect HST on larger purchases, but anything under about 60-70 seems to slide through. been a while since i had to pay it but i think they charge about $2.50 for the brokering versus as much as $50 with the couriers

The value for the 18-135 lens is already high to $350. No doubt HST($45) would be collected even using Canada Post, right?
Any idea to minimize the cost for the tax and the brokerage fee? Thanks!

Last edited by Steve.T; 07-25-2012 at 08:24 AM.

metalmania · 07-25-2012, 08:13 AM

I sent email to that Pentax Singapore web store. They didn't reply.

NKK · 07-25-2012, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by metalmania

I sent email to that Pentax Singapore web store. They didn't reply.

Same here - some days ago now

Steve.T · 07-25-2012, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by NKK

Same here - some days ago now

I got a quick response from them once regarding the warranty.

"The 18-135mm WR (unboxed) comes with a 12 months warranty. We will absorb one way freight for oversea servicing or repair during warranty period.

Regards,"

frank · 07-25-2012, 08:53 AM

The other way to reach them is to through facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/PentaxSingapore?

I know some of those guys check facebook quite often, but they are not checking the web admin email address as often

NKK · 07-25-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Steve.T

I got a quick response from them once regarding the warranty.

"The 18-135mm WR (unboxed) comes with a 12 months warranty. We will absorb one way freight for oversea servicing or repair during warranty period.

Regards,"

It's good to hear - so there is still hope

junototoro · 07-25-2012, 09:00 AM

I suppose the unboxed were seperated from a kit? What a steal !

Steve.T · 07-25-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by junototoro

I suppose the unboxed were seperated from a kit? What a steal !

Hi, it's only 2/3 price for the unboxed compared to boxed. The unboxed has the same quality and warranty with boxed.
would you like to pay more 1/3 price for only a useless BOX? for me, I won't.

junototoro · 07-25-2012, 09:13 AM

I know, sorry I meant what a steal of a decent price .. Did you order that one? Now I'm wanting to place an order badly too..

loco · 07-25-2012, 09:15 AM

But if you have to pay some exorbitant import tax or whatever, is it still a steal? I was all set to order from them, but now I'm hesitating again due to this fee.

junototoro · 07-25-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by loco

But if you have to pay some exorbitant import tax or whatever, is it still a steal? I was all set to order from them, but now I'm hesitating again due to this fee.

No import tax charged in Australia for one single purchase under $1000. All my cameras and lenses are from overseas except for one lens which B&H priced over $1000 (bizarre thing is it was the only lens i found in sydney which priced lower than anywhere else) Hong Kong, Taiwan, US, Canada... You name it. I've got some import which worthed something like $990 and Australian customs didn't charge me a cent.

so yea im really happy to find out this Singapore seller now

frank · 07-25-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by loco

But if you have to pay some exorbitant import tax or whatever, is it still a steal? I was all set to order from them, but now I'm hesitating again due to this fee.

Don't think you'd be charged for import tax if you are in the US for lens/camera stuff at this price level, at least that's what I heard and expereinced ...

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07-25-2012, 05:18 AM	#46
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by eddie1960 HST is always collected by the couriers. they also ding you with a brokerage fee which can get stupid. I will not buy myself if it can not come via post. Canada post will collect HST on larger purchases, but anything under about 60-70 seems to slide through. been a while since i had to pay it but i think they charge about $2.50 for the brokering versus as much as $50 with the couriers That's how it works here in the US too. Never paid Customs on EMS/USPS packages but ALWAYS do on FedEx and UPS. FedEx is the worst for brokerage fees in my experience too.

07-25-2012, 05:33 AM	#47
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Price seem to have change , now the Da18-135 is SGD 670 or $532 USD more expensive than in NA

07-25-2012, 06:57 AM	#48
raybird Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	Originally posted by bobmaxja now the Da18-135 is SGD 670 There are two listings for the 18-135, the boxed for SGD$670.00, and the unboxed for SGD$420.00

07-25-2012, 08:02 AM	#49
Steve.T Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71	Originally posted by Docrwm That's how it works here in the US too. Never paid Customs on EMS/USPS packages but ALWAYS do on FedEx and UPS. FedEx is the worst for brokerage fees in my experience too. But someone here has already been sent a FedEX tracking number. That means the FedEX is the courier the store chose. it's too bad! Originally posted by eddie1960 HST is always collected by the couriers. they also ding you with a brokerage fee which can get stupid. I will not buy myself if it can not come via post. Canada post will collect HST on larger purchases, but anything under about 60-70 seems to slide through. been a while since i had to pay it but i think they charge about $2.50 for the brokering versus as much as $50 with the couriers The value for the 18-135 lens is already high to $350. No doubt HST($45) would be collected even using Canada Post, right? Any idea to minimize the cost for the tax and the brokerage fee? Thanks! Last edited by Steve.T; 07-25-2012 at 08:24 AM.

07-25-2012, 08:13 AM	#50
metalmania Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 253	I sent email to that Pentax Singapore web store. They didn't reply.

07-25-2012, 08:47 AM	#51
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by metalmania I sent email to that Pentax Singapore web store. They didn't reply. Same here - some days ago now

07-25-2012, 08:50 AM	#52
Steve.T Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71	Originally posted by NKK Same here - some days ago now I got a quick response from them once regarding the warranty. "The 18-135mm WR (unboxed) comes with a 12 months warranty. We will absorb one way freight for oversea servicing or repair during warranty period. Regards,"

07-25-2012, 08:53 AM	#53
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	The other way to reach them is to through facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PentaxSingapore? I know some of those guys check facebook quite often, but they are not checking the web admin email address as often

07-25-2012, 08:55 AM	#54
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by Steve.T I got a quick response from them once regarding the warranty. "The 18-135mm WR (unboxed) comes with a 12 months warranty. We will absorb one way freight for oversea servicing or repair during warranty period. Regards," It's good to hear - so there is still hope

07-25-2012, 09:00 AM	#55
junototoro Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 262	I suppose the unboxed were seperated from a kit? What a steal !

07-25-2012, 09:11 AM	#56
Steve.T Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 71	Originally posted by junototoro I suppose the unboxed were seperated from a kit? What a steal ! Hi, it's only 2/3 price for the unboxed compared to boxed. The unboxed has the same quality and warranty with boxed. would you like to pay more 1/3 price for only a useless BOX? for me, I won't.

07-25-2012, 09:13 AM	#57
junototoro Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 262	I know, sorry I meant what a steal of a decent price .. Did you order that one? Now I'm wanting to place an order badly too..

07-25-2012, 09:15 AM	#58
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	But if you have to pay some exorbitant import tax or whatever, is it still a steal? I was all set to order from them, but now I'm hesitating again due to this fee.

07-25-2012, 09:19 AM	#59
junototoro Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 262	Originally posted by loco But if you have to pay some exorbitant import tax or whatever, is it still a steal? I was all set to order from them, but now I'm hesitating again due to this fee. No import tax charged in Australia for one single purchase under $1000. All my cameras and lenses are from overseas except for one lens which B&H priced over $1000 (bizarre thing is it was the only lens i found in sydney which priced lower than anywhere else) Hong Kong, Taiwan, US, Canada... You name it. I've got some import which worthed something like $990 and Australian customs didn't charge me a cent. so yea im really happy to find out this Singapore seller now

07-25-2012, 09:23 AM	#60
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by loco But if you have to pay some exorbitant import tax or whatever, is it still a steal? I was all set to order from them, but now I'm hesitating again due to this fee. Don't think you'd be charged for import tax if you are in the US for lens/camera stuff at this price level, at least that's what I heard and expereinced ...