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Ordering Lens from Hong Kong

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FatWhore
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Has anyone ever ordered a lens from Hong Kong? I was looking to order one from eBay that says it ships out of Hong Kong. As I was looking though all the information, I noticed this little bit of information Click for larger image.
Is this why the lens is so cheap on eBay?

Sparknotes: Has anyone ordered a lens from Hong Kong and had to pay ridiculous Import duties, taxes and charges?
Jun 11 2012 12:46PM
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west-coast
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shouldnt be that bad..i bought a glidecam from canada and got slammed with a 60 dollar shipping note at my door
Jun 11 2012 12:50PM
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FatWhore
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how much cheaper was the glidecam? and yeah thats pretty bad...
Jun 11 2012 12:52PM
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AnanasXpress
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What lens is it? I know a lot of the Japanese and Hong Kong ebay companies will do their best to help you avoid taxes on items, by noting them down as gifts etc. Have a look around, and send them an email, see what they say. I ordered a 60d from Hong Kong and they noted it as a gift with a lower value and I had to pay like £15 taxes, for a £720 order.
Jun 11 2012 1:44PM
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FatWhore
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comeone guys, anyone got anything?
Jun 12 2012 12:09PM
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zahava
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I ordered two flashes from Hong Kong, they were $65 shipped each and I didn't have any duty, but I think that's because each item was under 100 dollars.
Jun 12 2012 12:31PM
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FatWhore
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Yeah thats what I was reading, im trying to order a Tamron 17-50 which is about $365 on eBay.
Jun 12 2012 12:32PM
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west-coast
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i actually got it from "brentizzle" or whatever his name is on ns..403media guy, for like 260 i believe..dont remember at all, but it wasnt a great deal
Jun 12 2012 3:55PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Is it new? Id be a little skeptical ordering it at that low of a price from hong kong
Jun 12 2012 4:06PM
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