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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eddy Veuger (BonaireTalker - Post #23) on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 10:47 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a Canon 10-22 lens. Maybe it would be an option to buy it on Bonaire, with the current exchange rate (Euro vs USD).

Does anyone have an address or even better an email address from a local shop that could sell me this lens?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By T-Shirt Divers John and Sue (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #611) on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 8:21 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

The Nafl is still pegged to the dollar so the EUR/USD rate won't be a factor.
I'd say best to shop stateside for the lens.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Peter Dobson / Den Laman unit F (BonaireTalker - Post #67) on Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 9:33 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Eddy has Euros in his pockets. Peter

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Brian back in Blighty (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3371) on Saturday, December 1, 2007 - 9:53 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Eddy

Ebay is were I buy a lot of my camera stuff esp. lenses from Hong Kong.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eddy Veuger (BonaireTalker - Post #24) on Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 9:39 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Brian,

How does this work with local taxes? Do you always get charged or do some packages slip through?

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Brian back in Blighty (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3373) on Sunday, December 2, 2007 - 1:20 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I have only been caught on the odd occasion and usually do not have to pay duty, If you order now(Christmas rush) they will be very busy and even less likely to charge you.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eddy Veuger (BonaireTalker - Post #26) on Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 4:03 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Brian,

Followed your advice and the lens came through customs without trouble! Saved at least 150 Euro!

Big thanks for the tip! Amstel bright waiting for you if you come in Feb!

 

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