Hong Kong -- how cheap?

Scam · 29 Aug 2006 at 18:52

As you guys might remember, i'm going on a 6 week trip to Asia/Australasia soon. Luckily my first stop is Hong Kong and i'm planning on picking up a few little bits for my D50 -- more memory, spare battery etc.

However i've just noticed on an email from a unmentionable etailer, a

Kingston Technology 1GB Elite Pro Secure Digital (SD) Card 50x

for merely £14! Now, my question is -- how much would i expect to pay for a similar card in HK? I only own one 1GB card (also Kingston; its been great so far) so i will definately be buying more memory. Should i do it here, or in HK?

I hope this doesnt tread too closely to the wire.

SDK^ · 29 Aug 2006 at 18:56

1GB cards are cheap as chips these days and that Kingston card is not the fastest either - Look for something around 133x

robertgilbert86 · 29 Aug 2006 at 19:08

I think 50x is average speed, the fast ones are 120x or 150x

Scam · 29 Aug 2006 at 19:48

SDK^ said:
1GB cards are cheap as chips these days and that Kingston card is not the fastest either - Look for something around 133x

Hmn fair enough. I wasnt expecting it to be the fastest but i thought 50x was ok. Considering my current 1GB card is a bog-standard Kingston (i just realise thats only £8 now :eek:

) and its fine for me. No idea how fast it is though? :confused:

Havent really answered my question though (or maybe you did). If cards are so cheap over here, am i right in thinking they will be just as cheap if not cheaper in Hong Kong?

MichaelG · 30 Aug 2006 at 08:38

I've just come back from Hong Kong where i've done some shopping for Camera gear.

Generally I found things to be cheaper, but not that much cheaper.
I think the internet has taken a bit of the sting out of tax free shopping to be honest.

For inf. I got a sigma 70-300 APO for £100, but without any warranty. I think i've i'd been buying anything pricier i'd have paid more and got a UK warranty.

Memory cards were pretty cheap, but I didn't look carefully since I was already carrying a bag full.

SDK^ · 30 Aug 2006 at 09:55

Scam said:
Havent really answered my question though (or maybe you did). If cards are so cheap over here, am i right in thinking they will be just as cheap if not cheaper in Hong Kong?

There are savings to be made in HK but they are not massive. It's down to you to decide if the hassle of returns if the product fails or the import duty risk is worth the saving .

skankmaster · 30 Aug 2006 at 23:25

Also Hong Kong is going through a consultation phase that ends next Spring, which may result in a new Tax. goods and services I think. Expect these to be passed on to the tourist.