Fuji X-M5 & Grey Import

[SuperGirl123]

Hello!

I've recently placed an order for a FujiXM5 for Jessops which is on pre-order as it's out of stock everywhere. I've just come across Cotswold camera's and have gone down a rabbit hole of grey imports etc.

What's everyone's thoughts on it? It's £40 more expensive on Cotswold Cameras but I can get it within a few weeks whereas Jessops have said 1-2 months and that's not even a guarantee. Has anyone received XM5 lately?

 

[trevorbray]

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-x-m5/sku-3078642?clickref=1100lAkf3XZ7&app_clickref=1100lAkf3XZ7&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1011l125297&gad_source=7&dclid=COn73-bZ3IwDFQyAfAYd_Oc1cw

 

[GreenNinja67]

gone down a rabbit hole of grey imports etc.

What's everyone's thoughts on it?

Here we go.............................

 

[Plain Nev]

It is a rabbit hole. I'd take Trevor's advice and buy second hand, if I were you. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

 

[Bristolian]

I purchased my Nikon D780 from Panamoz so it is a grey import and have not had any issues with it. Unless you have ethical reasons not to buy grey I see no reason not to - UK cameras are no more (or less) reliable than any others.

For clarity; the D780 was purchased as a business tool using a company credit card and both import duty and VAT were paid before delivery. Even then I still saved a couple of hundred quid and got a 3 year warranty into the bargain.

 

[nx4737]

I've brought a couple of grey import lenses, the saving was more than worth it.

 

[nx4737]

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-x-m5/sku-3078642?clickref=1100lAkf3XZ7&app_clickref=1100lAkf3XZ7&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1011l125297&gad_source=7&dclid=COn73-bZ3IwDFQyAfAYd_Oc1cw

Surprised to see one on MPB already, the X-M5 has only been out a month or two, hasn't it?