Back from Hong Kong
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pattanct
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funny, i went around Mongkok just couldnt find Tamron Lens....next time must do carpet combing....
commonjunks
Senior Member
Thanks bro, i really appreciate your effort for me :thumbsup:.
victorlee10
New Member
Hi CS TAN do you know if it the shop will honor the price if I bring a printout of this website? I can't speak cantonese very well don't want to kena chop.
In the website there's also this company called Apex which is cheap and quite near my hotel. Noticed that it is not included in your list of shops in the other thread, do you know if it can be trust?
Hey guys,
I am just back from hong kong.
Got my Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC from Wing Shing Mongkok at HKD 3850,
which is ard $680 sgd. I had taken up the 1 year international warranty instead of 5 years local warranty.
Echo photo quoted HKD 3380 for local set without international warranty.
Man Shing and WIng Shing both is selling at the same price.
Hope the above info will help those who will be going over to HK.
I am just back from hong kong.
Got my Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 VC from Wing Shing Mongkok at HKD 3850,
which is ard $680 sgd. I had taken up the 1 year international warranty instead of 5 years local warranty.
Echo photo quoted HKD 3380 for local set without international warranty.
Man Shing and WIng Shing both is selling at the same price.
Hope the above info will help those who will be going over to HK.
i got mine from echo photo with internation warranty for 3100HKD.. did u appear as a tourist or local to him maybe that made a difference
Hello Inevitz, I wonder how did you manage to appear non-tourist to them? Did you manage to bargain with them? After knowing the price which you had paid, I feel like a carrot. Lol
I think I do look like a tourist to them. Holding a camera bag, can't converse in Cantonese at all. Struggling with my mandarin....
*sigh*
CS TAN
Senior Member
Hi BrownInu, I don't think you get chopped by Wing Shing. Take a look at the HK price guide here: http://www.price.com.hk/product.php?p=113448
You will noticed there are two difference price, one for local set and one for gray set (water goods). Obviously, Wing Shing is selling the local set so it is around $3,800. The gray sets are selling around $3,100
For the gray sets, one needs to be very careful to ensure they can really get warranty from SG Tamron since most of the gray sets are sold without any manufacturer warranty (just shop warranty). As for the local sets, Tamron Hong Kong provides 5 years local warranty but you can convert that 3-year local warranty into 1-year international warranty. If you need more detail, please refer to my HK shopping guide post#3
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635497
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CS TAN
Senior Member
A lot of the smaller shops are operating with very competitive price. However, you will need to be very careful in dealing with them. You will noticed they usually post the price on price.com.hk with full contact info. They are actually using the website to advertise their service.
The main thing to check is the warranty, their products are usually gray sets (water goods). Gray sets usually only carry shop warranty. So, you might not be able to claim international warranty from Canon SG when you come home.
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hello CS Tan, thk u for your clarifcation.
Your hk shopping is excellect and it had been wonderful shopping experience.
So far wing shing had been a nice shop towards tourists.
I will be gng back to HK soon for other purchase. Will continue to keep a lookout for ur helpful guidance.
Btw, I can't find third party batt grip and batt in most shops in mongkok area. Do u happen t have any recommendation.
sachokphantom
Member
Hi. Any webside tat i can check lens price selling in hongkong? I might b going end of sept dun wanna get cheat out as i cant speck chinese. 
CS TAN
Senior Member
For accessories, you will need to go to Apliu Street ([FONT=宋]鴨寮街)[/FONT] in Sham Shui Po.
MTR: get off @ Sham Shui Po station and take exit A2 and turn left.
There are tons of 3rd party accessories at really low price there. Try [FONT=宋]瑩記[/FONT]
CS TAN
Senior Member
Try http://www.price.com.hk/Hi. Any webside tat i can check lens price selling in hongkong? I might b going end of sept dun wanna get cheat out as i cant speck chinese.
The price in the website are quite update.