Camera Swap meet, Vancouver, BC

[Tom A]

On Sunday, April 27, the Spring Camera Swap will be held in Vancouver. This is at the Cameron Recreational Center, Lougheed Mall, Burnaby.
Probably 120 tables - and it is now one of the largest swaps in the North West.

 

[CliveC]

Damn, that's a big one.
The one in Toronto in May doesn't even seem to be half that size.

 

[Moto-Uno]

I've been going for years now and am always pleased, the turnout has been good, in other words it's crowded. Great fun. Peter

 

[Tony Whitney]

Wow! That's this Sunday, right? Gotta try and get there for sure. Thanks Tom...TW

 

[kknox]

Does anyone have the address if I come up from Seattle?

 

[kknox]

Got it thanks.

 

[Tom A]

It can be a good swap - but you never know. I have found some interesting stuff over the years. Mostly Nikon F's (have enough of these now - I think) Definitely have enough M2's - even I have to admit that. Usually I chase down Paterson reels and other dark room stuff. Outdated film of course.
I am unloading some Canon Rf stuff that I am not using enough, A repainted Canon 7 - WITH the rare arm to hold a finder! A Canon L1, Canon 35mm f2.0 and 50f1.4 with original hood. I also have some stuff left from my friends estate. Leica IIIf Rd and collapsible Summicron in OK shape - and a complete Visoflex II Ltm kit with 90 degree finder and chrome V-Elmar 65mm f3.5 - and a really interesting Bessaflex in chrome with the Topcon 58mm f1.4 in M42 mount. Cosina made a small batch of these and Topcon gave them permission to use the Topcon name on it. By many considered one of the great 50mm lenses. Probably some more stuff, haven't even started filling up the box yet.

 

[kknox]

I'm traveling up for the swap from Seattle. Any dutys on used gear brought back to US? I will have some of my gear with me so maybe it will not even matter. Can't wait to see what I can pickup, the wife will even ride along in the 7 hr trip camera adventure.

 

[bobkonos]

Tom-say hi to Mike Symons for me.

 

[Tom A]

Bob, will do. Mike usually has some interesting stuff on his table. First one I check out.
Tom

 

[CliveC]

I'm traveling up for the swap from Seattle. Any dutys on used gear brought back to US? I will have some of my gear with me so maybe it will not even matter. Can't wait to see what I can pickup, the wife will even ride along in the 7 hr trip camera adventure.

Camera gear generally doesn't have any duties applied between US and Canada, but there may be still tax? Depends on the state/province. I know bringing camera gear up from the U.S. to Ontario would incur our provincial sales tax.