I just got my order from the Foto Konijnenberg shop in the Netherlands. Most of the time I buy my Gitzo, Wimberley & RRS stuff from them. Not many places sell RRS equipment in Europe and sometimes this shop has some unbelievable deals. I bought a ballhead and a monopod head this time. I didn't really need those, but the deals where so good that I couldn't say no. They still have the monopod head if anybody need one. It's only 63,50 Euro (including 19% VAT). RRS charge you $ 150 for it.
The ballhead + lever clamp cost $ 390 at the RRS shop. I payed 129 Euro (including 19% VAT)

http://www.fotokonijnenberg.nl/


Really Right Stuff BH-40 + B2 AS II LR 129,00 €
Really Right Stuff MH-01 63,50 €

You think they will ship to the US?

dionysis wrote:
You think they will ship to the US?

I belive they ship everywhere. Look at their website to make sure

Lars,

I cant find anything like the deal you pointed out on the BH-40 and clamp !!

Was there a 1 day super sale or do you think that was a price cock up ??

Its showing up at 409.50 ?

Did I miss something ?


Greg

I see some deals, though US customs will add import fees that you have to pay to receive the package. Plus shipping too.

Is it possible to get the VAT back?

reggie747 wrote:
Lars,

I cant find anything like the deal you pointed out on the BH-40 and clamp !!

Was there a 1 day super sale or do you think that was a price cock up ??

Its showing up at 409.50 ?

Did I miss something ?


Greg

They have raised the price on that ballhead. But the monopod head still cost 63,50 Euro. It was not a one day deal. I could see it for more than two weeks

Drew_Persson wrote:
I see some deals, though US customs will add import fees that you have to pay to receive the package. Plus shipping too.

Is it possible to get the VAT back?

It's probably possible to get the VAT back. I know they can do it when buying in Sweden. And I do it all the time when I buy my equipment in Bangkok

Wow that's cheap! I paid the US price for my BH-40 then shipped it to the UK.

When you consider the exchange rate, those prices are high compared to the US price. Perhaps it is different for you in Sweden.

Andre Labonte wrote:
When you consider the exchange rate, those prices are high compared to the US price. Perhaps it is different for you in Sweden.



Those prices are very low compared to the prices in the USA (when considering the exchange rate). Show me a link to any shop or website in the USA where you can buy for those prices. You will not find anything even close to it Here you have it in US dollars


Really Right Stuff BH-40 + B2 AS II LR for $ 190
Really Right Stuff MH-01 for $ 94

Lars Johnsson wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:
When you consider the exchange rate, those prices are high compared to the US price. Perhaps it is different for you in Sweden.



Those prices are very low compared to the prices in the USA (when considering the exchange rate). Show me a link to any shop or website in the USA where you can buy for those prices. You will not find anything even close to it Here you have it in US dollars


Really Right Stuff BH-40 + B2 AS II LR for $ 190
Really Right Stuff MH-01 for $ 94


I stand corrected.

Looking at the link, I did not see the BH deal you quote, but the BH-40 with no clamp lists for 161.75 euro = $239.86 based on today's exchange. RRS list the item at $295 which is more expensive than your vendor. I did the mental math incorrectly. I wonder what shipping and taxes will add to that price ... then there is the issue of warranty.

Hmmm ... any way to translate the sight to English?

You will have the same warranty as if you bought it from RRS. And you can send it to RRS for repair without sending it to the shop.
The super deal is over for the ballhead. But for the monopod head it's still a very very low price

Looks like a ten euro fee for something, plus 2.5% if you use a credit card? Then add shipping and customs fees...the savings erode pretty fast. Still cheaper, but not sure it's worth the hassle for folks in the US.

Drew_Persson wrote:
Still cheaper, but not sure it's worth the hassle for folks in the US.

Indeed. Maybe RRS will learn of this thread and want to spread the love.

Drew_Persson wrote:
Looks like a ten euro fee for something, plus 2.5% if you use a credit card? Then add shipping and customs fees...the savings erode pretty fast. Still cheaper, but not sure it's worth the hassle for folks in the US.

Ten Euro fee for something what's that, because I never pay it.
And not more hassle ordering from this shop than doing it from RRS.
But I saved hundreds of US dollars just on those two heads compared to buying from RRS

Thanks for pointing this out, Lars, I was not aware it was even possible to get RRS equipment from Europe (last time I ordered some ---a couple of years ago--- I did not find a better solution than ordering from RRS directly).

Their prices seem a bit incoherent though, like the Bh-25 at 268 euros instead of 119 (yes, we should pay double price):
http://www.fotokonijnenberg.nl/product/1358713/really_right_stuff_bh-25___platform.html
I will definetely monitor the prices there next time I look for something.

Xavier Rival wrote:
Thanks for pointing this out, Lars, I was not aware it was even possible to get RRS equipment from Europe (last time I ordered some ---a couple of years ago--- I did not find a better solution than ordering from RRS directly).

Their prices seem a bit incoherent though, like the Bh-25 at 268 euros instead of 119 (yes, we should pay double price):
http://www.fotokonijnenberg.nl/product/1358713/really_right_stuff_bh-25___platform.html
I will definetely monitor the prices there next time I look for something.

There are not many shops that sell RRS stuff anywhere in the world. This shop is very good. But you have to monitor their prices like you wrote. Some stuff are very expensive and other have a really good price.

Andre Labonte wrote:
Hmmm ... any way to translate the sight to English?

Yes, click on UK flag.

BluePixel wrote:
Andre Labonte wrote:
Hmmm ... any way to translate the sight to English?

Yes, click on UK flag.

Does not work. ooops.

It only translate some parts of the website.

How long does it take to have you order to you in the US from there?

arnold1 wrote:
How long does it take to have you order to you in the US from there?

If the equipment are in stock, it probably take 4-5 days.

How does the 19% VAT work? Do they charge your credit card and then refund the VAT? Or do you have to go after the state for it?

Thanks, thinking about doing this...

Went through the checkout up to the point where they ask for the credit card, didn't see a fee for shipping. Do I need to email them?

Other fees:
VS - Payment in advance VS - I will pay by Creditcard € 50,00
+ 2.50 %