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[mr_scarlett]

Hey guys!!

Was wondering if anyone could get some advice. I intend to purchase a Canon Powershot S3 camera, i have been doing a bit of pricing around.

I live in Daegu and have been quoted prices from 350,000 - 370,000 for the s3, yet i have seen much better prices on the net.

I am thinking about visiting the electronics mart in Seoul.

Can anyone tell me how much i should expect to pay for the Canon Powershot s3 in Seoul is it really worth my while goin there??

Cheers!

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[Thunndarr]

I don't think you'll find prices significantly cheaper in Seoul for that camera. I actually just picked that camera up (about 3 weeks ago) for 380,000 won at Yongsan. Yes, I may have been able to shave a few thousand won off the price, but that was the lowest price I was quoted and I'm not a bargainer. So, no, I don't think it would be worth your while to come up.

ps. Get a high-speed memory card if you intend on using the video function.

Edit: When I got mine, the net price was 370,000. I see now that it's 350,000. So, if you can get it for that price, I don't think you'll be able to do significantly better in Seoul. Do yourself a favor and research SD card prices though.

[JAWINSEOUL]

I think you will get better extras on the net ie.... stand, case ect..

[mindmetoo]

Namdaemoon has a camera mall that sells smuggled Japanese cameras for significantly lower prices. The downside is no one in Korea will honor the warranty. I saved $70 easily on my digital camera there.

[Thunndarr]

[I_Am_Wrong]

yup, Korean version of my camera would've been 130,000 more.

[I_Am_Wrong]

I just checked online and the cheaper imported version is running at 350 while the korean version is running between 380-400.

your price is fine.