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[dp777]

Hey guys

So i read something a while back on these forums about the folks at Yongsan hocking used sensors into new camera bodies and it made me quite nervous about dropping a wad of cash there..

Does anyone know where there are reputable and hopefully reasonably priced camera shops in Seoul?

I'm going for a Nikon D90. Naver has it priced at 825,000W so i'm hoping to pay about that much.

[Toju]

Go to a Nikon shop in Yongsan and make sure that you buy the camera with a certificate proving it's authenticity. Many places buy in bulk and there is only one certificate for a box of 20 cameras whilst the proper outlets will have a certificate for each item.

[recoba]

Why go to Yongsan? I'd go to Namdaemun if I was after a digital camera, the best shops are there.

[Toju]

6 of one.....

[SeoulnPepe]

Pixdix is the place to go if you want only new gear. Their prices are comparable to the average you'll find on ennuri.

Another option is to visit the Nikon Sales/Repair center at Yongsan (not the iPark part). They have new cameras, but they're not cheap.

If you're looking to bargain, go to Namdaemun, and bring a notebook/minibook with Opanda software with you. That way you can check the shutter count on the camera. If they refuse to let you check that, walk away.

If you're patient, or are heading home for the summer, look at Cameta Camera. You'll get the cheapest deals on the planet, and often the cameras will only have 500-1500 actuations on them.

[recoba]

Not in my experience, Namdaemun just has camera stores, and there are a couple of stores that treat you decently. You can also easily walk in & out of every store asking what their best price is. Some won't be interested, a couple will do their best. This is exactly what I did when looking for a tripod a while back, and I was finally offered a couple of good deals. Make them write down prices on their business cards, or if they won't write it down (some won't) just ask for their card and write it yourself. Being tested by demanding consumers who know what they want, and know how to get it will not go down well with some Korean shop guys, but what the heck...you'll quickly discover which shops are helpful.

Yongsan can be a bit frustrating (in my experience). I've been there many times, but haven't bought any camera gear despite (other than small things like filters).

The other place to try is Chungmuro, but that's more for film photography. I kind of hate Chungmuro in some ways, as most of the shop owners are unhelpful, but on the other hand there is some interesting (if overpriced) gear there.

To get the best deal, you'll want to shop around as much as is possible, if it was my money I wouldn't limit myself to Yongsan.

[dp777]

thanks guys, appreciate the info!

[Hamlet]

[AaronDiesel]

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