Roadhogger 2nd Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 (edited) I am wondering how a distributor sell a item CR300HD that is listed by manufacturer for 295000KRW(SGD330 equivalent) as SGD599 here in Singapore? Are you blatantly ripping us off? Given you as the "distributor" Normally I would expect the price difference to be minimal from what they are recommended/selling! Edited October 2, 2012 by Roadhogger ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiario 5th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 actually, if not happy with the price, buy direct from source of country lor. i think the local distributor have to factor in warranty issues, such as postage for sending in the faulty set as well as providing a replacement set etc. my latest car-cam is the hdvr-150, bought from amazon for S$200, saw in 1 of the post that a local auto accessories shop is selling the exact same model for more than S$400 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrosszero Turbocharged October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Would you sell something for $50 when you know there are people willing to pay $100 for it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear October 2, 2012 Author Share October 2, 2012 actually, if not happy with the price, buy direct from source of country lor. i think the local distributor have to factor in warranty issues, such as postage for sending in the faulty set as well as providing a replacement set etc. my latest car-cam is the hdvr-150, bought from amazon for S$200, saw in 1 of the post that a local auto accessories shop is selling the exact same model for more than S$400 EXACTLY!! I only see exotic/premium stuff like watches sell above list price...Car Camera???WTF?! MAnufaturer to DISTRIBUTOR prices should already factor in all those MISC cost! If Finevu listed KRW600000 for that item then I think it might look better and potential buyer not feel slaughter by the distributor! This is outright ALL DAY ROBBERY!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear October 2, 2012 Author Share October 2, 2012 Would you sell something for $50 when you know there are people willing to pay $100 for it? HOw do you know people are willing to pay this? Obviously this is not exotic watches! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sga54g 1st Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Am looking for car camera below $200. Any recommendations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Am looking for car camera below $200. Any recommendations? this has worked perfectly for me http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-SENSOR-accide...rearview+mirror Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichibawa 5th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Similar to HDB resale flat. Its up to the seller to shout out their prices and a willing buyer to accept the terms. If you think its too expensive, just walk away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo72 6th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Am looking for car camera below $200. Any recommendations? HD JWD Digital Video Car Camera R310 is less than $200 if you're a SAFRA member. By the way, I haven't try that one yet, don't know the quality. Anyone using or wan to try first? ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 the point of this thread is? If you are warning us, thank you. Else, as mentioned, caveat emptor. If too ex, then find another. there is no need to start a thread for this here. If you want recommendations, go to the in-vehicle recorder thread! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sga54g 1st Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 this has worked perfectly for me http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-SENSOR-accide...rearview+mirror Tks bro... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiario 5th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Tks bro... i am using this camera and also bought from the same seller, Kiwav. take note the price is in USD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttl1976 5th Gear October 3, 2012 Share October 3, 2012 There r so many things that r so cheap RRP in their country of origin. Cars also same, cheap from manufacturers but dunno y in Singapore so Ex, still got pple buy. Ex, dun buy lor... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator October 3, 2012 Share October 3, 2012 i am using this camera and also bought from the same seller, Kiwav. take note the price is in USD. Seller is excellent, kiWav. I got another HD one but realised the images not far off. Put this back to use as the build quality is so much better!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear October 3, 2012 Author Share October 3, 2012 Similar to HDB resale flat. Its up to the seller to shout out their prices and a willing buyer to accept the terms. If you think its too expensive, just walk away. HDB is obviously a different market totally....its open..did gahment set a reference pricing? NO! FineVu DID! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear October 3, 2012 Author Share October 3, 2012 There r so many things that r so cheap RRP in their country of origin. Cars also same, cheap from manufacturers but dunno y in Singapore so Ex, still got pple buy. Ex, dun buy lor... CAr are actually cheap...no matter where. Its the country TAx and MISC surcharges that causes the high price here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear October 3, 2012 Author Share October 3, 2012 (edited) the point of this thread is? If you are warning us, thank you. Else, as mentioned, caveat emptor. If too ex, then find another. there is no need to start a thread for this here. If you want recommendations, go to the in-vehicle recorder thread! Yes, to warn all. Just another to highlight, after 30% discount still 420bucks... This is just too ridiculous. Edited October 3, 2012 by Roadhogger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged October 3, 2012 Share October 3, 2012 such practice happens in all trades ma. example i go check internet pricing for my car parts. so cheap when i order overseas. but the local workshop charge me about 2 times the price yet i dont complain. reason being :- 1) buying from overseas comes with some issue/risk - what if they shipped the wrong part, what if you order the wrong part, what if the part is not working, what if after installed liao spoil within 1 month, how to claim warranty 2) package deal (coming with installation ) are typically more expensive 3) i don't have to wait if i need the part, and if i don't need to waste space storing it if i order it in advance recently i was shopping for lightings and i find the prices expensive. so i just walk away, feeling this shop is just not for me. but i didn't really complain much. different strokes for different folks. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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