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Just recently I bought a brand new Panasonic digital camera (DMC - FZ7 KCP), EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR (12 X optical zoom that STILL fits in one's pocket). I bought it at Canada's "London Drugs" store for $ 595. I was so happy with that purchase.

But after my weekend picture taking trip to Washington State where I found out that that very same camera sells there for only $ 369 US I'm ready to blow some Canadian heads off!!!

Can you help?

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But after my weekend picture taking trip to Washington State where I found out that that very same camera sells there for only $ 369 US I'm ready to blow some Canadian heads off!!!
According to London Drugs: website:
Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your satisfaction is guaranteed at London Drugs. If any merchandise purchased isn't to your complete satisfaction, return it to any London Drugs store within 15 days in the original packaged condition with proof of purchase for a complete refund, exchange or adjustment to your satisfaction.

However, you should remember that retail prices in Canada may be set by Panasonic and LD could do nothing about it. In addition, LD may have purchased inventory before the recent rapid rise of the Canadian dollar and has not had a chance to purchase new inventory at the lower price.

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On the news this morning, the books and Magazines may be coming down in price after numerous complaints to the industry. After all the price of a hardcover in the US of $24.95 in the US and $33.95 for the same book in Canada, and the price in the US for a paperback of $6.99 US and in Canada $9.99 is a bit obvious isn't it. Gouging big time and this has been going on for quite a while.

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On the news this morning, the books and Magazines may be coming down in price after numerous complaints to the industry. After all the price of a hardcover in the US of $24.95 in the US and $33.95 for the same book in Canada, and the price in the US for a paperback of $6.99 US and in Canada $9.99 is a bit obvious isn't it. Gouging big time and this has been going on for quite a while.

We've been gouged by 20 to 25% on just about everything for years, and most digital cameras are no different from books etc. etc.. 25% is the norm.

It's only this particular brand spanking new model of Panasonic, DMC - FZ7 KCP, that's up by a whopping 50% in Canada today, and that's what ticks me off.

The saying ... "One picture is worth a thousand words" is true ... and with this new Panasonic it's probably worth even more.

So don't worry about the damn books etc. etc .... Panasonic DMC FZ7 KCP is where it's at!

How do you smuggle one over?

When a true Genius appears in the World, you may know him by this Sign, that the Dunces are all in confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift

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But after my weekend picture taking trip to Washington State where I found out that that very same camera sells there for only $ 369 US I'm ready to blow some Canadian heads off!!!

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your satisfaction is guaranteed at London Drugs. If any merchandise purchased isn't to your complete satisfaction, return it to any London Drugs store within 15 days ...

So I should return it and pay no mind that my fellow Canadians are getting screwed?

You know, that's so typical here in Canada ... the majority of Canadians don't care about their fellow men.

No wonder Medicare's getting away with murder.

It's so sad. :angry:

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A few months ago I was looking for a telephoto attachment for a Nikon digital I bought a few years ago. I buy most of my camera and computer stuff from London Drugs so I went to them. They found it on Nikon's website and looked up the price. Sales person said "yikes, you might want to try Ebay". Canadians do get the short end of the stick on a lot of this stuff but I don't think it is always the retailers fault.

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Just recently I bought a brand new Panasonic digital camera (DMC - FZ7 KCP), EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR (12 X optical zoom that STILL fits in one's pocket). I bought it at Canada's "London Drugs" store for $ 595. I was so happy with that purchase.

But after my weekend picture taking trip to Washington State where I found out that that very same camera sells there for only $ 369 US I'm ready to blow some Canadian heads off!!!

I'm not sure why you are blaming the retailer and not yourself. The retailer tries to get the best price he can for his goods. It's your job as a consumer to do the research to find out what other retailers are selling the same product for (ie be informed). If you failed to get informed who's fault is that?

You made a willing trade for the product at $595, so it must be at least worth $595 to you. So now you're pissed that the retailer made a better profit than you think he is entitled to?

Let me ask you, if you bought something at an extraordinarily low price, and after the purchase found that other retailers were selling it for much higher prices. Would you then feel that you took advantage of the retailer you purchased from and that you should somehow make amends?

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You made a willing trade for the product at $595, so it must be at least worth $595 to you.

Panasonic's MSRP is under $400 U.S. and I'm supposed to be happy paying way over $500 U.S.?

That's nuts!

http://www.digitalcameraboutique.com/page2...ic_dmc_fz7.html

"We feel the FZ7 will make an excellent choice for any consumer in the market for an affordable 'super-zoom' model. With an MSRP of under $400 dollars, it offers a great 'bang for your buck' and is sure to be a very popular model this year."

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Panasonic's MSRP is under $400 U.S. and I'm supposed to be happy paying way over $500 U.S.?

Hey, you're the one who admitted that you were happy.

I was so happy with that purchase.

And you're quite wrong. The MSP is $599.99 (Canadian), which coincidentially is pretty much exactly what you paid. DMC-FZ7K-S

So let me see if I can summarize the situation:

1. The retailer offers the camera for less than the MSP

2. You don't do any research to find out what the selling price of the camera is at other retailers or in the US.

3. You take up the offer and are happy with the purchase.

4. Because you find out it is available for less in another country, we should now buy your argument that the retailer is gouging you? C'mon.

Let me ask you a question. You do a job, you get paid a salary. Your employer finds that he can get the exact same job done for a fraction of the cost in another country. Should the employer consider that you are gouging him?

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Renegade

What does MSP mean?

I'm familiar with MSRP which is the ' manufacturers suggested retail price' which hardly no retailers use anymore except those with high overhead expenses and rely on MRSP for maximum profit.

The last place I would by camera equipment is a drug store chain.

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Dear Leafless,

The last place I would by camera equipment is a drug store chain.
They are a big chain, with enormous purchasing power. Their prices are very competitive on a lot of products, and they have very good warranty service. It is prudent to consider them sometimes when shopping around on certain products.

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Just recently I bought a brand new Panasonic digital camera (DMC - FZ7 KCP), EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR (12 X optical zoom that STILL fits in one's pocket). I bought it at Canada's "London Drugs" store for $ 595. I was so happy with that purchase.

But after my weekend picture taking trip to Washington State where I found out that that very same camera sells there for only $ 369 US I'm ready to blow some Canadian heads off!!!

Can you help?

Sorry to hear that. The exchange rate is about 1.12 now, so after adding the 2 percentage points the banks charge, a fairer price would've been $369 X 1.14; approximately $420 CDN. Can't blame the govt for over-taxation on this one - as opposed to alcohol, gas, and cigarettes. As far as I know there are no duties on cameras.

Kinda surprised to hear this. I always thought that London Drugs was supposed to offer good prices.

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Renegade

What does MSP mean?

I'm familiar with MSRP which is the ' manufacturers suggested retail price' which hardly no retailers use anymore except those with high overhead expenses and rely on MRSP for maximum profit.

As far as I'm aware there is no real difference between MRSP and MSP. Some manufacturers use "MSP" to mean "Minimium Selling Price". In and case it is pretty much meaningless as the retailer is free to set the price based upon the market.

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The last place I would by camera equipment is a drug store chain.

Don't let the name fool you. London Drugs have specialized in cameras and computers for years. Most of their sales persons are quite knowledgeable and they stand behind what they sell. They also do computer repairs on site with their own technicians.

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Where I live we have an ample supply of buisness catering to small consumer electronics, computers, cameras etc.

But even at that I found prices are really a whole lot cheaper in the U.S. and that's why I presently shop on line concerning small electronics.

Warranties don't really mean a lot anymore unless you pay a premium for what should be a standard warranty regardless and are full of conditions.

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I always thought that London Drugs was supposed to offer good prices.

I'm sure that once the other stores in Vancouver get this new camera in it'll have the same shitty list price that London Drugs slapped on it.

The price of $369 that I saw in Burlington's Costco was not any kind of a sale price, it was the list price also.

That's what boggles the mind. I produced Panasonic's MSRP of under $400 U.S., and Renegade produced an MSRP of $599 Canadian.

This doesn't make sense!

I'll get to the bottom of it yet ... in time.

When a true Genius appears in the World, you may know him by this Sign, that the Dunces are all in confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift

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The price of $369 that I saw in Burlington's Costco was not any kind of a sale price, it was the list price also.
Costco often gets the manufacturers to make special models that only they buy (or Sam's Club). These models are offered at a discount over identical looking models in regular stores but have some features removed. I discovered this when I bought a TV from Costco for $50 less than other stores only to discover that some of the jacks on the back were missing.
This doesn't make sense!
Sure it does. Manufacturers always sell goods for as much as they can in the local market. If you think Canadians are getting ripped off - try living in England. Apparently cars built in England are available for much less in France (not exactly a low cost country).

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If you think Canadians are getting ripped off - try living in England.

I checked English prices for that camera and it's cheaper over there also (250 pounds).

Anyway, yesterday I took my 10X zoom Panasonic to a corner strip joint and some oaf bouncer accidentally (or so he says) stepped on it (3 times).

So I did some reasearch and found out that a brand new Canon model, SD700IS, costs just about the same in Canada's Best Buy stores and Costcos as it does in the U.S. ones.

It's only 4X optical zoom, but since I've given up on the idea of taking pictures in strip bars I won't need such a big zoom.

Thanx for all your help guys!

When a true Genius appears in the World, you may know him by this Sign, that the Dunces are all in confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift

GO IGGY GO!

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