Grey import cameras lenses etc

[Burgerman]

For all you boys and girls into photography, as I am, here are the 4 grey import companies that I have used for many years in some cases.

I have never had any issues with customs, delivery or anything except great service, except in one single case in which shipping was delayed 10 days.

I have bought 4 high end DSLR camera bodies going as far back as 1999. And at least 10 lenses. Many of these were 2 or 3K purchases. In all cases much cheaper than UK prices - saving anything from £300 to £1000 each and always 3 to 5 day delivery from china/hong kong. All these companies offer waranties and in some cases in the UK. Or the US if thats where you live.

https://www.cotswoldcameras.co.uk/ often cheapest, rapid delivery, good feedback, UK based warranty.
https://panamoz.com/gb/ Only used once
https://uk-store.digitalrev.com/ not as cheap, but been around since 90s.
https://gadgetward.co.uk/ Bought 4 expensive lenses and a Z7II and then a Z8 during the last 2 years. All delivered in literally 3 days from HK. The last order for Z 135 f1.8 Plena lens was delayed 10 days 2 weeks to arrive...

Prices change a lot and frequently. And reflect stock and exchange rates. So shop around! You can even make a small profit or break even selling these on later on ebay. At last with high end lenses. So when you update it isnt as expensive as it would appear!

[Burgerman]

Tracking my lens on board a FEDEX flight from HKG to Charles de Gaul in france. Wil be delivered 8.10am tomorrow...