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hi, maybe u can try going to Audio House at liang court as they offer better prices.. mustafa is a great place to go as well but u may not find it as accesible..

Phili

Singapore is not noted as a centre for cheaper pricing on electronic goods.

Sdaly, the world is now a global village and highly portable products from the major manufacturers have a 'world' price. But, given that, some countries offer better deals than others. For example, here in Australia we have RRP (1), 'discount' retailer price (2), and 'net online price' (3). But, we are also getting grey pricing: products imported from goodness knows where and usually without a manufacturers' warranty useable in Australian (4).

In US$ these prices (in Australia) are:

1. 1400
2. 1200
3. 900
4. 700 (all these include 10% tax)

Both Singapore and Malaysia sell 'grey' product. To ensure you have a warranty, make sure you specify that when making the purchase (even ask Canon in your home country).

We in Australia can buy a camera, and reclaim the tax when leaving the country (as long as it purchased within 30 days before departure + over A$300). It is possible that the price you can buy in your home country, coupled to any tax return may be about the same as in Singapore.

To check the current RRP in Singapore, go look here:

http://www.canon.com.sg/section/promotion/consumer.jsp

Prices in other countries - RRP (1) best net price (2) in US$
_________________ 1 ___________ 2

UK 1450 950

US 1250 870

Malaysia 1100 850

Hope this helps

Sing

Electronic products in Taiwan is cheaper than Singapore. If you are heading that way too it might help to canvass first.

I guess it depends on the country you're comparing it to, but Singapore is not known as a cheap place to buy electronics. Perhaps it was in the past, but it certainly isn't now. From my shopping research, the cheapest place to buy electronics is the USA. Second is probably the duty-free mall at the Dubai airport.

In fact, I get my relatives to buy electronics for me in Canada and ship them to me. It's a significant savings and I get a much better warranty.

with the help of http://www.screwtheairlines.com/?screwair4, i was able to travel singapore and thankfully ended up in Lucky plaza along orchard road in Singapore and they have lots of DSLR and accessories there with great deal in prices and lots of options.