Comments on: Nikon UK also to increase prices in January 2009?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:42:10 +0000

Currency fluctuations and volatility in markets mean that global organisations have no choice but to adjust prices just to stand still. I for one don’t want Nikon to skimp on R&D which makes them who they are. I have no doubt they will make decisions based on sound commercial principals as this is an ultra competitive market place. Last year I did well buying from the USA but this year it’s nuts due to the weak sterling. Nikon D90 in UK (body only) is about £649 and £799 with a VR lense. (At todays date)

By: LenA

LenA — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:21:44 +0000

I’ve been monitoring the price of D700 from Jessops in UK and from around Xmas 2008 to 2 days ago, the price has steadily decreased from 1599 GBP to around 1530 GBP , and today it just went up to 1800 GBP. That’s nearly 270 increase!!

Check out the website (as of now, Jan 17, 2009)

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/75127/Show.html?cm_mmc=Tradedoubler-_-DigitalSLRs-_-all-_-all&tduid=5d2aecbc216cf8cfb0fb73f1ec14e189&url=http://www.jessops.com/Store/s75127/0/Digital-SLRs/Nikon/D700-Body-Only/details.aspx?cm_mmc=Tradedoubler-_-DigitalSLRs-_-all-_-all

By: ColinH

ColinH — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:41:03 +0000

The post-holiday season price rise appears to have started – see graph of average price for D90 in UK:

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod723.html

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:52:36 +0000

I too was in Calumet (Glasgow, Scotland, UK) today hoping to buy a D700, none in stock and was told I’d be 48th in the queue if I wanted one, but they could not tell me when I’d be able to get it.

The salesman then went on to tell me that his buyer has informed him that Nikon will increase prices on certain items by as much as 20% in January.

He also said that I would be able to get the current price if I was to pay in full today. I’m not sure if I dont smell a rat ? That said however if the D700 was to go up by 20% (circa £300), it’d be off my shopping list. I may pull the trigger and just buy from Amazon who have them in stock.

By: NikonUser

NikonUser — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:03:29 +0000

I was planning to buy D700 around February nut I’m seriously considering buying it now. I don’t really know what to do!!
Today I was talking to a Canon rep and Canon is planing to increase prices as well, so is not just a Nikon “thing”.

Btw, noise on 5D mk2 is not better than D700. It’s amazing the noise levels with 21mp, but that’s one thing, being better is another.

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:39:07 +0000

[i]I think pathetic is the one who thinks Nikon is a charity.[/i]

I guess you like paying more for your stuff huh?
I like 99.999999999999999999999999999999999
999999999999999999999999999999999999
9999999999999999999999999999 of people want a deal, and if the prices lowest in our favor we are happy. You, OTOH are a freak if you like paying more than what is needed!

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:23:35 +0000

Guys,
We are going deepdeep into economic swamp. The prices will drop, 5 month from now min. 20%. You will see the price on D3X around 6K or less. The crap about price increase that is only to get you buy now.

By: Daf

Daf — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:40:44 +0000

Thanks.

Only thing I want atm is the 50mm 1.4 G, and it doesn’t look like that will be available in time.
Hmm – time to do my 1st ever Pre-Order.

By: ronin

ronin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:09:28 +0000

Nikon and the electronic manufacturers will quickly learn that they have no pricing power in a depression. After a few months they will realize sales are drying up and adjust back downward. The only possible exception would be due to exchange rates.

Sales are already way down across the board, as is downward price pressure. Will be interesting to see how the guys react over the next few months.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:14:59 +0000

Another side effect of the idiot Brown destroying the pound with interest rate cuts.

We’ll be using the Euro within two months of 2009. Guaranteed.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:15:23 +0000

Most cameras and electronics in Australia, are due to go up soon. Canon has increased there prices on all there lens and accessories. But the camera body and kits are held of for the meantime. Rumored is Olympus will start the increase in Jan 2009, and Nikon is expect to follow soon. With the falling dollar, it certainly not looking good.

By: Andre

Andre — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:49:45 +0000

Idiots,

Given the economic downturn, does Nikon really think that a 10% price increase will translate into more profits?

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:55:39 +0000

The D700 can be had at Yodobashi Camera in Japan for ~$2200. I was surprised because usually it would be cheaper for me to buy online in the US and have it shipped to Japan.

By: adrian

adrian — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:07:34 +0000

i’ve been watching the D700 price at http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=3868
it’s not gone up or down for 3 weeks…… not sure whether to buy or not?

at the nikon solutions expo last week, John McDonald (business dev manager for nikon uk) was VERY slippery when we asked him about price increases in january (based on news about Sony intending to raise prices and cut jobs)
his advice was buy now, but then i guess it would be…..

By: Philip Arthur

Philip Arthur — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:37:20 +0000

All goods and products for sale will see an increase in 2009. Especially on the electronic side of things as the Chinese and Japanese dollar has increased while the US dollar and the European Euro and pound have devalued.

So like a previous poster stated it’s not a Nikon thing, it’s a worldwide thing.

By: Magnus

Magnus — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:57:52 +0000

But then again we have free schools (even university, college), a great pension system, a fully functional social security system, free health care and dental care for the youngsters and reduced prices for grown-ups. Sorry, can´t agree with you. I consider myself lucky living in Sweden.
Btw, excuse me for being way out of subject.

By: Tore Hund

Tore Hund — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:45:49 +0000

The price of D700 in Norway _dropped_ $300 from $2600 to $2300 two weeks ago. When first introduced in july, the price was $3300, so a good $1000 drop in 5 months. And the 24-70/2.8 also dropped $150, to $1700. The price of D700 in Norway is now cheaper than buying at bhphotovideo.com. First time I’ve ever seen that…

By: Andre

Andre — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:13:14 +0000

Nikon are known for playing silly games with territories. They usually look after North America while those in the UK and Australia often get hozed.

By: Freehawk

Freehawk — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:00:57 +0000

Can someone tell if the current $300 camera discount will end and the price will go back up? Or is this just the new price? Thinking about grabbing a D700 but the price keeps falling every week or two.

Thanks

By: Joakim Wihlsson

Joakim Wihlsson — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:34:08 +0000

…. and in Sweden the V.A.T. is 25%.
You guys in Hungary, Holland, UK and US are lucky!