B&H Photo video

[Madmax]

Anyone actually bought expensive lens from them?

I checked the Nikon 17-55 F2.8
Lens is $1,199.95 with worldwide warranty.
Shipping to SIN (3-5 days by UPS) is $49.60.
Convert it to $S with exchange rate of 1.53, total cost is $1,911.
Cheaper than what we can get in SG.

Looking for opinions.

 

[di0nysus]

u'll need to factor in 5% GST as the purchase is >S$400.

 

[Madmax]

If the full amt is paid thru credit card and done over the Internet, UPS delivers to your doorstep, how would the govt collect the gst?

 

[di0nysus]

all goods must pass through SG customs. On the invoice of your goods, UPS will need to pay GST before customs let it pass. Then you'll pay UPS the GST.

 

[Vulpix0r]

Actually it depends on your luck if you have to pay GST if it's through UPS. Out of 4 deliveries I had from UPS, only once I had to pay.

 

[boogle]

Actually it depends on your luck if you have to pay GST if it's through UPS. Out of 4 deliveries I had from UPS, only once I had to pay.

Hi Vulpix0r,

How much were the items you got delivered thru UPS and did you purchase them all from B&H?

 

[di0nysus]

Actually it depends on your luck if you have to pay GST if it's through UPS. Out of 4 deliveries I had from UPS, only once I had to pay.

all 4 were >S$400 each??

 

[wind30]

I don't think there is a luck thing. Both my purchases over $400 via BHphoto.com UPS have to pay GST.

 

[Vulpix0r]

all 4 were >S$400 each??

Yes.

I don't think there is a luck thing. Both my purchases over $400 via BHphoto.com UPS have to pay GST.

Up to you to believe me. I don't gain anything from lying here.