Buying online from America?

Hi,





I am currently situated in Mumbai,India.


I an looking for Canon Digicam. (Powwershot SX100 IS)


saw that its quite costlier in India...almost double the amount.





So just thought of buying online from america.





has anybody done such transaction.


Which is the best site (Canon authorised centre) where i can buy frrom.





Saw Dell Small business store on PDreview site...


What you guys say ?





Regards


Megha

Buying online from America?
The problem you may have buying from an American company is that your warranty may not be honored in India. All the camera companies have Authorized Importers for countries and/or geographic regions. The Authorized Importers pay more for the cameras and lenses to support the warranty service centers for their area.





Its legal for a non-authorized importer to buy cameras and lenses in one country and sell them in another. This is called the "gray market" and camera companies are constantly trying to prevent such transactions. Some companies release the same camera with different designations for different countries and/or geographic regions. The person who buys a "gray market" camera or lens pays less and thinks they have saved money until warranty service is refused.





You will have to decide if having no warranty coverage is worth the savings.
Reply:www.willoughbys.com





It is located in New York. I bought the same camera from them two weeks ago, and it is the cheapest price on the internet right now!
Reply:If you are in India, then the answer to online buying from sites like Dell or Amazon is NO. They do not deliver these items in India. Only item you can buy online and get it delivered here in India is books. I have bought books from several sites, yet 2 percels never arrived. I also bought one small electonic item at Amazon which was supposed to be delivered, eventually did not arrive. Amazon refunded me the amount. You will be better off buying it in Grey market at Mumbai or Delhi. Grey prices are about 40 - 50% lesser than MRP.
Reply:www.scoutstuff.org


www.mobilephonedirectory.org


www.giftshopsofamerica.com


www.amazon.com


www.DigiCombos.Com


www.usa.canon.com


www.dealtime.com/xPO-Canon-PowerShot-S...





miss........... megha if you wnat more site name or otherway to buy your cam mail me





Amit





my_styal945@yahoo.co.in
Reply:Before you buy:





-- Ask the seller whether the camera's warranty is valid in India.





-- Ask the Customs Office in India if there is duty on the camera and how much.





-- Take into consideration that the shipping may be very expensive.





Hope this helps.
Reply:there are many sites where you can buy it


i recommend this site: :)