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shohoku_14
post Apr 7 2015, 06:48 PM

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maybe my question will be say as stupid or illegal in this thread, but i really cant find where is the suitable place to ask...

i wanna ask, is that wise to buy a nikon lens at singapore compare to local purchase malaysia?? as the price at outside is cheaper than malaysia... as im looking for nikon 24-70 f2.8 ED

if not mistaken, currently around malaysia cheapest would be around 62xx including GST, and if not mistaken, singapore i saw the price is around 1950 SGD (RM5226 for 1SGD=2.68RM)

or should i hunt for used lens in malaysia for cheaper alternative?
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post Apr 8 2015, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 7 2015, 07:22 PM)
well, its your money so it is your choice whether to spend it in Msia or Spore as long as it gives you the value and satisfaction.

In fact, a few of my friends like to buy their lenses from Hong Kong as well.
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QUOTE(jchue73 @ Apr 8 2015, 01:11 AM)
Your question is not stupid or illegal. No rules broken.  biggrin.gif

If I was looking for a 24-70mm f/2.8 and if it's true that SG is selling it cheaper, I'll buy it without hesitation since Nikon lenses carry 1 year international warranty.

Some more if you happen to fly in to SG (not via JB Causeway), you can claim back SG GST. Not full 7% though. It's 5% only if I'm not wrong.
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Apr 8 2015, 11:38 AM)
u can actually buy import set 24-70 for rm5.5k here.
it should also have international warranty, so why bother going SG to buy?
or as mentioned, just buy used for rm4.5k or so.
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thanks to all sifu's reply, and in between time yes i found several shop in klang valley selling grey set, 1 year local warranty, and i think it is sufficient for me... i did call and ask the shop whether the price listed is inclusive GST or not, and they replied already include GST... cheapest i found grey set is around 5390 which sell by miyamondo, and they have several branch in klang valley, include Taipan USJ, sunway pyramid, PJ uptown, and inside Tesco Kepong Village... maybe i will buy from them when i pay a visit to KL... brows.gif

2nd hand set, yes it always will be my 1st choice, as i know 2nd hand will be cheaper, but hard to find nice 2nd hand set, especially with box, hood, case etc... and yes the price range is from 4.4-4.7k... anyway still doing research on it which type shall i go, 2nd hand or grey set, but for sure nikon malaysia set is out of range, as the price is too high, after GST inclusive.. cry.gif unsure.gif
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post Apr 9 2015, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(wkwong91 @ Apr 8 2015, 05:42 PM)
If you are planning to get from Miyamondo for Ap set, remember to call them 1st. IINM, AP set is not ready stock. Is pre-order unit. I have asked them before this.  biggrin.gif

Maybe you can try this 2nd unit.  icon_rolleyes.gif
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3525364&hl=
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3508809&hl=
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thanks for advise, as i not yet plan to take it till 3rd quarter of the year... need some time to do saving... hahaha... and thanks for 2nd hand unit recommendation... drool.gif thumbup.gif
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post Apr 12 2015, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(jchue73 @ Apr 12 2015, 04:12 PM)
If I go in and out of SG on a frequent basis, I'll still buy it in SG since it's RM 300 less. Some more I get to claim back SG's 7% (or rather 5%) GST if I travel via airport.
Box and all is not important. More importantly is to know that the 2nd hand unit is reliable and not banged up. But to know for certain that the 2nd hand unit is in pristine condition is quite hard for an untrained and unsuspecting person. I know this because I take care of my stuff very well but even then, my 24-70 which I bought brand new some time back already has a stiff zoom ring.  rolleyes.gif

If you do a search, there's quite a lot more serious problems that can happen with the 24-70. Do a search. Cost for repair can be quite costly depending on the fault and repair.

So to pay 4.5k for a 2nd hand unit when the cost of repair can be 1k or more is not worth it. Better save a jump for a brand new unit. Grey set. My 2 cents.
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you're right, i more likely hunt for brand new, maybe just grey set, as it cheaper than nikon malaysia set... hmmm... still under consideration for every step to be taken... still got 3-4 months of survey and hunting b4 make decision of getting the lens...
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post Apr 13 2015, 11:36 PM

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QUOTE(jchue73 @ Apr 13 2015, 10:37 PM)
If you fly into SG, I think you should consider it very much. I believe after 5% GST rebate, the lens is around RM 5k.
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too bad im going singapore via CIQ 2nd link... and cant do that 5% GST rebate... haiz....
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