Bro but what would the implications be when purchased in china compared to JB?
Could I still bring it to sg shops for repair?
Implications is that there will be no warranty in SG for the camera bought in China. You can still get it repaired in HK or China if under warranty.
You can still bring to the local Nikon Service Center here to get it repaired. But you will have to pay for parts and labor.
So if your uncle is buying for you, and you never see how the camera can go back to China or HK for any warranty repair, ask your uncle to buy "水货" (water goods) with discount, which is quite a bit cheaper. You will not be using the local china warranty anyway.
Lenses and flashes enjoy international warranty. So if buying lenses or flashes in China, and you want to enjoy the international warranty, you need to ask your uncle to get the official tax reciept from the seller ( called FaPiao 发票
. This tax receipt will usually tag another 4.5% to your price. If you do not have this receipt you will not be able to claim any warranty service in Nikon Service Center anywhere in the world (except China).
BTW, Nikon cameras and lenses are cheaper in HK than in China. Just so you know. And China prices are very close to Malaysian prices, so another option is just buy in JB. If you see any problems, you can still go over the causeway and get it repaired (if bought from the well known JB stores, the JB stores will help you send to NSC in KL for you). Or you can go to KL for a short trip and send your camera into NSC there.