Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
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Step 1
Make specific decisions about what brand and model camera you want to buy. Researching on the Internet is a fast and effective way to make informed decisions.
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Step 2
Check the prices among different shops in the United States as well as Hong Kong to know whether you're getting a good deal.
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Step 3
Shop at Hong Kong's reputable establishments. To help discern which retailers are reputable, look for the Quality Tourism Services Scheme symbol of quality on shop display windows.
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Step 4
Visit Stanley Street in the Central District. This is where local professional photographers shop.
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Step 5
Get a proper receipt. If you're not satisfied with your camera, you'll have an easier time returning it with a receipt than without.
Comments
riccia888 said
on 3/16/2009 never ever buy in causeway bay nikon store near parklane hotel its very expensive there and they will persuade you to buy more expensive. better research first before buying
arpo said
on 9/26/2008 Wing Shing and Man Shing are same company. However the shop which locate at Sai Yeung Choi St. is quite poor services. I usually go to the others or Citicall, Boradway Photo, Tin Cheung Camera, Kownloon Photo which is much nicer services. I am recommand Tin Cheung Camera at 6B Carnarvon Road in Tsim Sha Tsui which have the widest range of photo equipments and professional services.
dc81 said
on 6/17/2007 Skip Wing Shing in Mongkok. I went there today to buy a lens. I ask to see a Sigma 10-20mm the guy says very gruff "Yoy Want to Buy?!". I said yes and he goes to get the lens. I ask if I can mount the lens on my camera (brought my cam to the shop). Guy says "no can not you can only look at lens in the packaging". All the time he is looking at my like I am an idiot and am wasting his time.Wonder how many cameras they sell using this technique. Bought my lens at Citicall next door. Price was less and they let me look through the lens on my camera.. oh and international warranty!. I checked Hing Lee in Mid Levels very knowledgeable staff a little bit more expensive but not much.. Oh and they let you look through the lens too!
actebis said
on 3/20/2007 How does one know whether the warranty will be honored by the seller as I have a concern when I visit Hong Kong to buy a camera from the stores MONGKOK specially after the warranty was NOT honored as mentioned in the letter to this forum from James Taylor from AUstralia????Will the Hong Komg consumer council not assist??? If not, this is a very poor reflection of the business practice in Hong kong and specially by the seller MONGKOK and I will DEFFINATELY avoid their stores in May. In return, I will also warn all my friends about this and it is not only a problem for Hong Kong, but also for Nikon.
Johanathon
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Anonymous said
on 7/5/2006 I bought a Nikon at one of the Mongkok stores mentioned. Was advised the warranty was International. Within days of getting home I had problems which required repairs under warranty. When I contacted the stored I was advised that I had to return the camera to Hong Kong, at a cost of $100 in freight for both ways. I spoke to Nikon in Australia, who advised Nikon warranties are not international and that I had been scammed.
My advice is; Don't waste your money! Buy in your own country where you have a valid warranty.