I wouldn't mind purchasing via mail order (or some form of direct ship), but
to purchase from USA based organisations poses several concerns. The first,
and I guess most important, is warranty. Unless the item's warranty is
"international," it would be useless to me here. The next is total cost.
Although the selling price may seem attractive, I would have to consider the
US/CDN $ exchange rate 1:0.72 (Approx.) then there is shipping, handling
and insurance. Then the item would most likely get held at Canada Customs
until I paid the Canadian sales taxes (GST) and Import tariffs. ** Does
anyone know if there is any import tariffs on camera equipment coming from
the US? **
At the end of it all, I'm not sure I would be saving very much if any. And
I don't think I would even consider purchasing used equipment, unless I
could inspect it first.
Also excuse the ignorance, but who/what is B&H in New York (NY).
Regards,
Elmer Brum
Toronto, Canada
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of george
Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 9:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [OM] Introduction
Elmer;
Are there issues which would prevent you from buying from a NY mail order
house like B&H? I think their price on a new 4T is about $1000.
George
>Thanks Ron,
>
>Call me a die hard, but I don't think I would ever give up my Olympus
>equipment. I will consider a used 4Ti though, My best price for a new one
>has been
>$2,069.00 CDN. About $1,500.00 US Ouch! Although it is affordable, it is
>very hard to justify.
>
>** If Anyone knows of a good place to look (in the Greater Toronto Area)
>for new or used equipment, I'm all ears! Or should I say eyes! **
>
>Regards,
>
>Elmer Brum
>Toronto, Canada
>[mailto:] elmerb@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>On Behalf Of George M. Anderson
>Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 2:06 AM
>To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [OM] Introduction
>
>
>
>Ron Crabtree wrote:
>>
>> > I have been thinking of getting a New OM 4Ti. I have an OM 2n and OM
>10,
>> > but reading the propaganda on the 4Ti's metering, really makes me want
>> one.
>> > Although expense is an issue, I would seriously consider it if it were
>> worth
>> > it. I guess what I want, is someone to talk me IN to it! <smile>
>>
>> Why buy a NEW OM4t? I have been very happy with used models, and they
can
>> be obtained for less than half of a new OM4ti. Be prepared to pay more
>for
>> a black model, though. As for talking you into it, I have used the Om4T
>for
>> over ten years and would never part with mine. I challenge anyone to
find
>a
>> body more durable and versatle but so very small and lightweight. The
>> lightweight issue dissapears when you add a winder or drive, but try and
>> find a meter anywhere else that allows multispot metering and metered
>> exposures of 4 minutes!!! You will not be dissapointed with an Om4t,
>
>
>I agree with you up to here, wholeheartedly. The 4Ti is a fantastic
>camera.
>
>
>> but if
>> I were going to spend OVER $1000 for a new body, I would buy a Canon
EOS-3
>> and sell all of my manual focus lenses.
>
>No, no , no. A new 4Ti would be a great camera, even at $1000 (assuming
>you can reasonably afford that price.) A new one will statistically last
>much longer than a used one, whose history you've no way of knowing.
>Yes, a new 4Ti would be a joy to have.
>
>Buy an EOS-3 and sell all your Zuiks? Only if your main type of
>photography lends itself to autofocus speed shots rather than
>contemplative photography. And only if you can afford to spend a whole
>lot more money on Canon lenses to try to replace the Zuiks. No, I
>certainly wouldn't do that.
>
>
> Buy a used Om4t from the list or
>> ebay and be a happy camper.
>>
>> Ron Crabtree
>> Santa Fe, NM
>>
>
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