K7 £700
"4. Where is Fizi.com shipping my goods from?
We ship from our world-class logistics operation in Hong Kong.
5. I live in the UK, will I have to pay Import duties/Customs fees?
Yes. You will be responsible for any duties/fees levied upon your order after delivery."
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As you have pointed out a bit of research shows that it isn't exactly a good deal.
With these imports, local sales and thus taxes drop so the government needs to ensure they are appropriately taxed. Never assume (or even hope) that it might get through tax free as they know what to look for and who is shipping. They even x-ray some shipments to see what is inside packages.
If a false value is placed on the item you will be taxed on the full UK (ex VAT)sale price and be charged a penalty fee too.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Rob
http://www.out-law.com/page-6235
the links from the above page are no longer active but the govnmt link is below if you want a good read.
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfp...
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
EU Customs site
If they aere awkward and decide it is a "video" camera then it could be 4.9%
I have come across someone who was charged duty + VAT and others where just VAT has been charged.
K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Not only can you try out models, and get advice but if you get problems you can return it directly to the people who sold it to you.
My K10 had to go back under warranty, and the people at Park Cameras could not have been more helpful.
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I take it this won't be UK stock or there is some other issue with it at this price ?
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