buying a digital camera

hi , is buying a digital camera in bangkok cheaper than the uk?

buying a digital camera

Hi Buying a digital camera in Bangkok is a risk. You could get a bargain but you could also get ripped off or find you need to buy UK charger etc when you get home. Sometimes the guarantees will not be valid in UK and there are also fakes around. If you do you homework in the UK regarding models and prices and check out deals in BK and buy from a shop rather than a stall you should make a saving but personally I would play safe and buy in the UK.

Pete

buying a digital camera

I had a good look the other year and generally ther%26#39;s not much in it - other than the odd special offer - on balance then internet is cheaper

Are you Photo Pete from Hitched?

If so what a small world!!!

we had the same dilemma, spent hours looking around Patnip Plaza but ended up getting a better deal on the duty free on the way back.

Hi Tania123

I%26#39;m not the Photo Pete rom Hitched.

Sounds like I coulld be missing out on some fun?

However, it still is a small world!

Pete

I agree with Pete - you CAN get cheaper offers in SE Asia generally, and I am sure in Thailand, but you do have to (i) know your favoured product and market prices very well (eg. is it the latest model ? etc etc), and (ii) there is a real risk that things like guarantees etc will not operate properly back in the UK (I was caught on a camera bought in Hong Kong a few years back). Whatever, do not go out generally looking for ';a digital camera'; without knowing what you want - you may very well end up making an unwise decision !! I found that sensible use of local shops here and /or web-based suppliers was a much safer and less potentially stressful way of buying, rather than risk it just for a few pounds!

With the current exchange rate and taking the VAT for tourists into account you may find the camera of your choice is cheaper purchased in UK maybe even over the internet.

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