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websites which ships digital cameras internationally

Mar 25, 2005 10:11PM PST

hi i am new to this forum and i want to ask you:

i am living in us and i want to send a digital camera to my brother(living in india). so please tell me which websites ship dc internationally(cheapest)
or i will buy a camera then post it to india manually.

which will be cheaper.

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International Shipping
Mar 26, 2005 12:05AM PST
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Here's why.
Mar 26, 2005 12:20AM PST

1. Shipping may not be "confirmed delivery" to some countries. Disputes that the camera was delivered arise. This and more leads to companies simply not bothering with the odd overseas sale.

2. Warranty of the camera will not be possible. Most if not all major camera makers have a system of paying the service centers for repairs for cameras sold inside that country's borders. You could have a bum or DOA unit and be very upset with the company that shipped or sold the unit. Again, another strike against doind such business.

3. The issue of money. Some don't want to pay for such until its delivered. They may be possible in some instances or countries.

If you must do this, then buy it yourself and ship it yourself. There are far too many reasons for a company to not do this for you.

Bob

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so please tell me
Mar 26, 2005 12:34PM PST

what it costs to me to ship a 150 gram olympus digicam including custom and tax. i am living in indianapolis and want to ship to india (chandigarh)

and tell me any website which ship internationaly.

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I'm not the post office.
Mar 26, 2005 12:48PM PST

Please tell me why I would know shipping rates.

As I wrote, no one would do this for the reasons I listed. Instead you get to buy such and ship it yourself. I'm sure you are aware of who ships stuff worldwide. Then you can ask them.

Bob

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i know some sites
Mar 26, 2005 5:35PM PST

which ships digicam worldwide includes www.bhphoto.com but their prices were high and they charges 30 $ for shipping. is their prices alright or i can find more sites which ships worldwide that's why i ask u for some more sites.
if u dont know that's fine

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Be carefull
Mar 27, 2005 5:13AM PST

Check with the USPS. Beware, anything of value that works may not reach its' destination. If you are sending shoes i.e. send them separatly. If it a piece of technology, take it apart and ship as many pieces apart as you can. Remember everything goes through customs can be confiscated and few laws cover international shipping of individual items.

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Check www.USPS.com
Mar 27, 2005 6:16AM PST
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An answer
May 4, 2005 7:47PM PDT

Try bhphoto.com or adorama.com, both have great prices and reasonable shipping.

Hope this helps (unlike most of other snipe replies on here).

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Not a snipe reply.
May 4, 2005 9:06PM PDT

If you feel that way, please answer the question about shipping costs.

This forum is not about shipping, but Digital cameras.

Bob