D600, D800 prices

[avsquare]

Seeing how there are so many returns of the D600 earlier on in western countries, I will avoid buying grey sets. You never know if the grey sets are refurbished units.

That's actually the double edge in the US. Their return policies are very generous, some 30 days, some even 90 days. Sounds like a good deal - don't like it, return it during the return period. But hey, that means that unit will be sold to another user. And you're like, paying "new" price for a not really new set.

 

[avsquare]

My rationale for buying the D600 through official dealers is that I get NSC to do the sensor cleanings if needed and, if Nikon ever offers a fix / trade / credit for the spotting problem, if I can take advantage of it if I have a local warranty.

But so far I've been lucky... no spots after 600 frames.

Other models may be worth to buy grey, but for D600 due to the widely known dust issue, better to buy local set and get them to clean your sensor as many times as you need within the 1 year warranty period.

 

[jfxberns]

Other models may be worth to buy grey, but for D600 due to the widely known dust issue, better to buy local set and get them to clean your sensor as many times as you need within the 1 year warranty period.

Exactly...

 

[lichiwang]

The seller tell me it got international warranty, but think it only apply for HK and China Mainland, not available in SG.

 

[xtemujin]

lenslust,

I see. Thanks.

daredevil123,

I've read somewhere about the slow sales and many returns of the D600.

 

[daredevil123]

lenslust,

I see. Thanks.

daredevil123,

I've read somewhere about the slow sales and many returns of the D600.

well, seeing how many people are talking about their D600, it is hard to believe sales is anything but slow. Maybe they produced too much of it. Returns are very common in western countries, especially for newly launched products.

 

[daredevil123]

The seller tell me it got international warranty, but think it only apply for HK and China Mainland, not available in SG.

There is none. Which seller told you this? Where did you buy your D600? Xingguang or Huanglong?

 

[mackie8]

Seeing how there are so many returns of the D600 earlier on in western countries, I will avoid buying grey sets. You never know if the grey sets are refurbished units.

i called them they offer 1yr shop warranty.... maybe grey set

 

[daredevil123]

i called them they offer 1yr shop warranty.... maybe grey set

If it is 1yr shop warranty, it is confirmed a grey set.

When buying in China, the easy way to determine if your set is a warranty set is to ask if if the camera comes with the official tax receipt (called Fa Piao 发&#31080. This is different from a standard receipt (Shou Ju 收&#25454. An official tax receipt will bear the official company stamp and a sequence of anti-counterfeit numbers and the receipt is registered with local tax department. If you purchased in Starlight Xingguang or Huanglong, they will usually direct you to a special counter to get the official tax receipt issued. In China, if you do not ask for the official tax receipt, it usually mean you are buying water goods (grey sets). And usually, when you ask for a tax receipt, you have to pay a 4-5% over the cost of goods sold. Some shops will quote more.

In the future, you might want to note this, especially if you buy lenses with international warranty. Only with the official tax receipt can you claim international warranty on lenses and flashes. And it sounds like you are quite new to China. This is how everything works in China, for most goods, especially electronics.

And enjoy your time in Shanghai. I heard that it has been really really cold over there these few days.

 

[avsquare]

If it is 1yr shop warranty, it is confirmed a grey set.

When buying in China, the easy way to determine if your set is a warranty set is to ask if if the camera comes with the official tax receipt (called Fa Piao 发&#31080. This is different from a standard receipt (Shou Ju 收&#25454. An official tax receipt will bear the official company stamp and a sequence of anti-counterfeit numbers and the receipt is registered with local tax department. If you purchased in Starlight Xingguang or Huanglong, they will usually direct you to a special counter to get the official tax receipt issued. In China, if you do not ask for the official tax receipt, it usually mean you are buying water goods (grey sets). And usually, when you ask for a tax receipt, you have to pay a 4-5% over the cost of goods sold. Some shops will quote more.

In the future, you might want to note this, especially if you buy lenses with international warranty. Only with the official tax receipt can you claim international warranty on lenses and flashes. And it sounds like you are quite new to China. This is how everything works in China, for most goods, especially electronics.

And enjoy your time in Shanghai. I heard that it has been really really cold over there these few days.

Interesting info, thanks for the share. I'll need to take note of this if I'm shopping at Yodobashi Cameras.

 

[daredevil123]

Interesting info, thanks for the share. I'll need to take note of this if I'm shopping at Yodobashi Cameras.

Yodobashi is in China?

 

[avsquare]

Yodobashi is in China?

Nope, it's in Japan. Cos I saw you type this:

In the future, you might want to note this, especially if you buy lenses with international warranty. Only with the official tax receipt can you claim international warranty on lenses and flashes.

I suppose the same is required everywhere? Sorry if I got it wrong

 

[daredevil123]

Nope, it's in Japan. Cos I saw you type this:



I suppose the same is required everywhere? Sorry if I got it wrong

Only for China.

For the rest of the world, you need a receipt from a store that is an authorized dealer.

 

[avsquare]

Only for China.

For the rest of the world, you need a receipt from a store that is an authorized dealer.

Ah.. Thanks for the info

 

[bullterrier]

Something is seriously wrong with Singapore retail pricing - same product and why are things so expensive here ???? .... :think:

You can blame the biggest landlord in SG for all the high rentals and overheads. What the shops pay in 2-3 months rents here can literally pay similar if not bigger shop rents in Malaysia or Indonesia for instance for a whole year. Add to that the high cost of staff unless you hire foreigners you get the idea what kind of margins our local businesses have to make in order to be profitable.

I have been buying all my gears from overseas. So far not a single problem encountered. Buy from more reputable shops, preferably based in HK cos they are nearer and usually include free shipping to your door. GST not a problem cos the shops will know what to do. Just last month I bought 3 lenses like this alone. Its all up to you what are you looking for and willing to give e.g. waiting time and limited support and warranty in order to save some $$.

 

[ballwackers]

Bought D600 yesterday at Artworkfoto. Good service, friendly guys, and the price was $2,099 body only. At this price i am willing to take a year of risk and pay for my own cleaning.

 

[dw8888]

Bought D600 yesterday at Artworkfoto. Good service, friendly guys, and the price was $2,099 body only. At this price i am willing to take a year of risk and pay for my own cleaning.

Read one member here written 200plus shot one cleaning. Until 3000plus then Alright. Properly you need to clean at least 10 times. How much is one cleaning?
Correct me if I am wrong. I also thinking of getting one.

 

[mackie8]

Bought D600 yesterday at Artworkfoto. Good service, friendly guys, and the price was $2,099 body only. At this price i am willing to take a year of risk and pay for my own cleaning.

enjoy your new toy ... how much they charge for cleaning just incase you purchase an export set?

 

[Kit]

Understand from a retailer that he was made to take in a significant no. of D600 and is now stuck with them. D600 is not selling as well as he anticipated.

 

[rain_danz]

If it is 1yr shop warranty, it is confirmed a grey set.

When buying in China, the easy way to determine if your set is a warranty set is to ask if if the camera comes with the official tax receipt (called Fa Piao 发&#31080. This is different from a standard receipt (Shou Ju 收&#25454. An official tax receipt will bear the official company stamp and a sequence of anti-counterfeit numbers and the receipt is registered with local tax department. If you purchased in Starlight Xingguang or Huanglong, they will usually direct you to a special counter to get the official tax receipt issued. In China, if you do not ask for the official tax receipt, it usually mean you are buying water goods (grey sets). And usually, when you ask for a tax receipt, you have to pay a 4-5% over the cost of goods sold. Some shops will quote more.

In the future, you might want to note this, especially if you buy lenses with international warranty. Only with the official tax receipt can you claim international warranty on lenses and flashes. And it sounds like you are quite new to China. This is how everything works in China, for most goods, especially electronics.

And enjoy your time in Shanghai. I heard that it has been really really cold over there these few days.

Yes, I can confirm the above post as a personal experience (not with D600 but with other electronics). In Shanghai, there are two types of "receipts" as stated. The 收据 type is grey and warranty by shop only. In fact there is even a black market in the trading of 發票 to "legitimise" purchase of greys. Anyway, I just checked on D600 prices, it's about 10-11k RMB for grey set, which translates to 2-2.2k SGD. Take your chances if you're gungho and happen to be in SH.

Cheers,
Andrew