[DigiCam] cheap digicam memory w/int'l shipping

[Tom Dempsey]

Whatever you do avoid using DHL. Thinking I couldn't find the RAM 
memory I needed for my computer easily here in Greece, I ordered it 
from the US. The total cost including shipping was about $130. The 
memory was shipped to Greece by DHL. I got a phone call from DHL saying 
that the package was being held in customs in Greece and I would need 
to pay an additional $200 to DHL in duties and handling.

The argument is that The EU has a right to protect the rights of local 
resellers to make money (ie buy it in the EU).

I refused the shipment.

I have only had this problem with DHL.

Why not try some websites in the EU. I think that ultimately they'll be 
cheaper and faster for you.

Tom in Skopelos

On Thursday, July 3, 2003, at 11:11  AM, <shouston at infinito.it> wrote:

> Hi all,
> Am looking for a (probably) US online vendor who sells digicam memory 
> cheap
> and ships to Europe.
> I've seen lots of deals at Deals On the Web and Dealmac, but no int'l
> shipping. The prices are a lot cheaper.
> If anyone has a recommendation, please let me know.
>
>
> As to digicams, I've probably narrowed the choices down to either a 
> Coolpix
> 885 (bundled with 2 EN batteries + 128MB CF card + PC card adapter) for
> about 350 euros, or a Kodak DX6340 for about 250 euros (I'd then need 
> a SD
> or MMC card and reader).
>
> Any recommendations on these 2 options?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Chris
>
> P.S. I've read of cases of the Coolpix 885 suddenly "dying" after a 
> system
> crash. Anyone heard of this, or is it an urban legend?
>
> P.P.S. Anyone got their hands on a Kodak DX6340? Pretty nice specs for 
> 250
> euros: 4x optical zoom (pro German glass lens), 3 MP, f2.2 aperture,
> improved movie mode (though prob. not too useful).
>
>
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