GeneW
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I probably missed this in the stream of messages, but did we ever ask Joe if he prefers black or silver body? (assuming both are available)
Gene
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getting camera to Joe, surplus funds
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FrankS
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He indicated a slight preference for black but only if it is available soon. Anyone know when black is coming?
I just sent an email to Hasselblad USA to see if there is a release date for a black body yet.
FrankS
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rover said:
Joe doesn't want to wait that long! Silver it is.
Josh emailed me saying Tony would cover the shipping. A big thank you to Tony!
John
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I suggest we just reimburse Joe if the courier requests brokerage and taxes at the door. He could pay it when it comes and we pay pal him the amount right away.
Alternatively the supplier will be charged the amount a week or two later on his shipping account, whom we could reimburse instead. When shipping by air, Fed Ex's fee for brokerage is a flat $7.49 base rate. I called tonight to confirm that, but I foggily remember it being different before. I thought it was base rate or 1% of value, whichever was higher. Anyway they said no tonight as long as the person I asked is correct. 7% GST is $175. Approximate total of $182.50. Shipping paid by supplier. Marked as gift could reduce the above but who knows?
Shipping papers will say origin USA. This works with a courier. If you mail it a customs person wanting to split hairs could notice "other origins" stamped on the camera.
Alternatively the supplier will be charged the amount a week or two later on his shipping account, whom we could reimburse instead. When shipping by air, Fed Ex's fee for brokerage is a flat $7.49 base rate. I called tonight to confirm that, but I foggily remember it being different before. I thought it was base rate or 1% of value, whichever was higher. Anyway they said no tonight as long as the person I asked is correct. 7% GST is $175. Approximate total of $182.50. Shipping paid by supplier. Marked as gift could reduce the above but who knows?
Shipping papers will say origin USA. This works with a courier. If you mail it a customs person wanting to split hairs could notice "other origins" stamped on the camera.
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Nick R.
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After taxes, shipping, customs, and handling fees are all taken care of how about using any surplus for filters. They're the kind of item that doesn't get bought because the good ones are just a little bit more than one wants to spend for an item that only gets used occasionally. My two cents.
RJBender
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John said:
Well, it is a gift. 😀 Tony said not to worry about it, right? Let's see what Tony has to say when he gets back. 😉
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John
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Ditto Nick R, we could get Joe the filter of his choice.
If a sizeable sum is left over we could add some accessories to the current contest. Hood, filters, Luigi case, bag. Just an idea because a RFF donation would be fine too. 😉 😉
If a sizeable sum is left over we could add some accessories to the current contest. Hood, filters, Luigi case, bag. Just an idea because a RFF donation would be fine too. 😉 😉
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ch1
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John said:
Not to mention a Ferrari and the green-eyed redhead in the passenger seat!
Just how much $ do you guys think we collected? 😀
Rick Waldroup
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I am checking out of this forum. Try this link- www.donatemoney2me.com. If that link does not work just google begging on the internet. This place was fun for a while but this is ridiculous. Hey, Joe do us a favor and donate the damn camera to a charity or a school or a student that might learn from it. Hell, I too would love a Zeiss Ikon. If this offends anyone, so be it. But this is definately my last post on this forum, so who cares?
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ch1
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RDW said:
Ciao, hasta la vista, adios, ta ta.
Er...don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out! 😛
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FrankS said:
spenny
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GeneW said:
Gene: In my experience, if there is one thing consistent about importing stuff into Canada it is that the whole system appears to me to be incinsistent.
Spenny
RJBender
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RDW said:
Stick around and enter the contest.
If you divide the value of the camera by the number of hours Joe puts in keeping this place tidy, it's probably way below minimum wage. What's wrong with a gift to show our sincere appreciation of Joe's work here on RFF?
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VictorM.
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My 2 cents: body, lens, hood to Joe for a job well done and the rest to the site. It'll make up for my attempt at a donation getting rejected (paypal issue?).
Bryan Lee
Expat Street Photographer
RDW said:
Do we have a case of CAMERA ENVY?
Bryan Lee
Expat Street Photographer
To bad Joe doesnt like to fly, As for any other decicion making now that the big decisions have been made I will leave the details to FRANK S and will stand by any decision you make Frank. For me this is a one time deal and its just about doing something nice for a nice guy who by they way has never asked for anything.
FrankS
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Latest e-mail from Tony at Popflash.photo:
"The Silver bodies should be here by the end of next week. The Black versions have no ETA."
Silver it will be then. Sorry Joe, you'll have to wait a bit! 🙁
"The Silver bodies should be here by the end of next week. The Black versions have no ETA."
Silver it will be then. Sorry Joe, you'll have to wait a bit! 🙁
brightsky
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Late to the party, but checking in anyway.
I think it would be a nice idea to include a matching hood and other accessories as the receiver desires.
As far as surplus funds, since this was your idear FrankS, IMO it should be your call.
It was *really* nice of Tony to pick up the freight. Popflash (Tony/Josh) are nicer to work with than any other vendor I've encountered.
I think it would be a nice idea to include a matching hood and other accessories as the receiver desires.
As far as surplus funds, since this was your idear FrankS, IMO it should be your call.
It was *really* nice of Tony to pick up the freight. Popflash (Tony/Josh) are nicer to work with than any other vendor I've encountered.
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