Straycat Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Gentlemen I have decided to not analyze this further but to just go buy the Nikon D50 (Kit version). Now, where can I possibly find the best/better deal on this one in Bangkok. FotoFile in MBK sell the Nikon D50 kit for 29 000 Baht, including a 1 GB SD card. Granted I don't know anything on SD-card prices in Thailand, but isn't this price a wee bit steep? I reckon something around 25 K Baht would fit nicely. Any recommended shops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hi Straycat, if I compare with the prices in Sweden the price you got seems normal. In Thailand there're less price variations than in most other countries - instead you can normally get a bigger SD or 2 instead of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 It is perhaps normal, but 29 000 baht is not a good price (as I see it with no further research). When shopping in Thailand, I aim somewhere between U.S. prices and Sweden minus 25 % VAT prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Don't forget the import tax, usually the prices for imported things are higher in Thailand than in Sweden, but 20-30 % lower in the US than Sweden. Dubai, HK and Singapore can be cheaper than USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 GentlemenFotoFile in MBK sell the Nikon D50 kit for 29 000 Baht, including a 1 GB SD card. My reference point is US street prices so in that context there are no deals on cameras in Bangkok. You can get the D50 kit for half that price. Don't you know anyone who can drop one in a suitcase and bring it to LOS so your wallet can be 10,000 or 15,000 baht thicker? http://www.bananaboatcamera.com/nikond50kit.html And FYI, 1GB memory cards of that size are 700 baht items in the US. But if you absolutely must buy in Bangkok, you'll have to pay the price that comes with it I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadaBing Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Camera and a session at Eden , DELIVERED !!!!! Bada Bing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Neo, I absolutely agree with you on all points. However, you must understand that I am from a country that where most electronic equipment (but not all), if bought in person from a retail store, is even more expensive than in Thailand. It is probably possible for me to let someone buy the Nikon D50 kit in the U.S. and ship it to me. However, I don't find it's worth the hassle (and ultimately 10 or 15 K Baht here or there does not break my bank and makes no difference to my time spent in Thailand). Elef, Just as a side note. Many Nikons are actually manufactured in Thailand. Technically, there shouldn't be import tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I know but those items are not priced lower - just adds to the bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 That is so. But surely -- not even considering grey market products -- there must be a deal somewhere in Bangkok better than 29 000 baht for the Nikon D50 Kit + 1 Gb SD Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocThai Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 http://www.bask1.com/ 22,500 for the D50 there. I am going to buy a Canon S3-Is from them next week Maybe we can get a better deal if we buy together. PM me if you are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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