Page 1 of JVC GRD30 Digital Camcorder for only £159

Am I missing something here like Customs charges? but on Amazon.com there is the above named camcorder for $299 which converted at $1.87 to GBP comes to only £159. I`ve been after a digital camcorder for some time now and was wondering if I could purchase this?

Cheers

Pete

as well as customs charge, you have to be aware that the TV standard in US is NTSC, this means that you won`t be able to record from the camcorder to video cassette and give the tapes to others to watch, unless the camcorder can be converted to output PAL (possible but I would check)

I thought most camcorders nowadays have an option to select what the output was. My last two have had this - sony and canon models.

How much can I expect to be charged by customs?

(sic) `Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.`

aint it always the way?

R

Try looking here for Price Comparison of US sites with indication if they ship to UK.

buydig.com came to £124 + Shipping + Customs.

np99 YOU IS THE MAN! Thats amazing!

Before I place my order though, I need to know if I can definitely use it over here?

Cheers

Pete

Can you let us know what you find out ? Is del + customs additional to the price ? warranty any good over here ? And what happens if it arrives in pieces ? (OK thats being pessimitic !)

cheers

now for the drawbacks.

They all seem to have slightly diff procedures for shipping, but the jist is

They need scanned copy of C/Card and delivery address etc.
Shipping obviously is variable (package size weight etc)
They send it via ordinary postal mail. Some of these are intercepted and you are asked to pay customs (VAT only generally) and handling charges.
Warranty and come back are a big issue for some makes. The big makes usually have a worldwide 1 year guarantee. Returns are possible but could be costly in both time and money. Breakages should be covered by postal insurance which i`d always pay extra for.

but if was easy no one would buy from UK

I`m getting a Sony PC300 which I intend to burn straight to DVD so I don`t have VCR issues. (...and my DVD player plays NTSC)

This item was edited on Tuesday, 2nd March 2004, 18:21

on subject of customs.have heard that not everything gets stamped with a duty charge etc. apparently they deal with so many parcels and stuff that its impossible to collect duty on every item.hence,why people have luck with buying cigarettes on the net. myself have had some success with cigs. but every now and then i get a duty certificate and have the option to collect or decline.perhaps its a bit more diff.with parcels from usa,anybody have any experience with this and can share your exp.
there again if you can make a genuine real big saving its worth it to pay duties. ;)