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Buying a lens from the US 22-May-2008 At 9:39:11 AM Mike
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Not exactly climbing related, but I know there are some other keen photographers on here, so I thought I'd mention my experience with buying a new lens from bhphoto.com in the US, namely the hidden extra fees. The breakdown seems to be this:

Initial Product Cost
+ Shipping as stated on their website in US dollars (about $62 US)

Hidden Fees:
+ Currency Exchange fee around $60 AUD (is tacked onto amt charged to your card)
+ 10% GST as it enters Oz
+ Customs & Security Fee around $65 AUD

UPS holds the box until you pay those last two fees, then deliveres it to your door as expected.

Still seems to be way cheaper than retail here. The markup on lenses locally is staggering. But yeah, budget for those hidden extras. I knew about the GST needing to be paid, but was suprised by the others.

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