GoPro prices !

[Iron]

I understand import duties and the fact that shops in SA must make a living , but I can't understand why a Gopro hero 2 is double the price in SA !!

 

Did some online shopping this weekend and found the prices to be way diff to SA .

 

they between 250 and 280 Dollars ( R2082 - R2332 ) including shipping in the states , makes no sense to get one locally at R3999.

 

This is for Hero2 outdoor.

 

Unless someone knows where to get them at a better price .

Edited July 16, 2012 by Iron

[Pants Boy]

Got one on Friday from Hotspot cycles for R3700 - but that's the absolute lowest I've seen it.

[Caerus]

I understand import duties and the fact that shops in SA must make a living , but I can't understand why a Gopro hero 2 is double the price in SA !!

 

Did some online shopping this weekend and found the prices to be way diff to SA .

 

they between 250 and 280 Dollars ( R2082 - R2332 ) including shipping in the states , makes no sense to get one locally at R3999.

 

This is for Hero2 outdoor.

 

Unless someone knows where to get them at a better price .

I saw them on "special" for R3999, not seen them any cheaper.

[TheV]

Amazon.com, no duties, only vat.

[Arkadion]

I understand import duties and the fact that shops in SA must make a living , but I can't understand why a Gopro hero 2 is double the price in SA !!

 

Did some online shopping this weekend and found the prices to be way diff to SA .

 

they between 250 and 280 Dollars ( R2082 - R2332 ) including shipping in the states , makes no sense to get one locally at R3999.

 

This is for Hero2 outdoor.

 

Unless someone knows where to get them at a better price .

 

GoPro must have some seriously good marketing behind them, because I cannot fathom how someone would choose strapping a boeing to their cycle helmet as opposed to using a Contour who's quality and features in my opinion, far surpasses it!

 

http://contour.com

[Iron]

GoPro must have some seriously good marketing behind them, because I cannot fathom how someone would choose strapping a boeing to their cycle helmet as opposed to using a Contour who's quality and features in my opinion, far surpasses it!

 

http://contour.com

 

that looks very nice , thanks, will go do some research .

[Pants Boy]

Goo day

 

Yes I have one left instock. Normal retail is R3999.00 but for cash(notes) I can do it for R3550.00

 

Thanks

 

johnny nel

Hot Spot Cycles

[GLuvsMtb]

Betamax was a far more superior product to VHS, but VHS became the standard in video tape in the 70's and 80's. The answer to why is that it was used by the Porn industry and was supplied to this industry for virtually no cost. Maybe GoPro is secretly supplying the porn industry as well

[Arkadion]

that looks very nice , thanks, will go do some research .

 

Cool, no worries, I have one of the older models but if you have any questions just shoot

[Arkadion]

Betamax was a far more superior product to VHS, but VHS became the standard in video tape in the 70's and 80's. The answer to why is that it was used by the Porn industry and was supplied to this industry for virtually no cost. Maybe GoPro is secretly supplying the porn industry as well

 

LOL - Might explain the "Be a Hero" motto

[gwhite]

GoPro must have some seriously good marketing behind them, because I cannot fathom how someone would choose strapping a boeing to their cycle helmet as opposed to using a Contour who's quality and features in my opinion, far surpasses it!

 

http://contour.com

 

The contour is nicely priced at Action Camera's, R2399.00 for the Contour HD 1080p

 

http://www.actioncameras.co.za/contour-hd-1080p.html

[GLuvsMtb]

LOL - Might explain the "Be a Hero" motto

If I own 2 gopro's am I a hero two times over?

[Caerus]

that looks very nice , thanks, will go do some research .

+1, Way better looking then the GoPro.

[Arkadion]

If I own 2 gopro's am I a hero two times over?

 

No. That sir, would make you a LEGEND.

[covie]

I understand import duties and the fact that shops in SA must make a living , but I can't understand why a Gopro hero 2 is double the price in SA !!

 

Did some online shopping this weekend and found the prices to be way diff to SA .

 

they between 250 and 280 Dollars ( R2082 - R2332 ) including shipping in the states , makes no sense to get one locally at R3999.

 

This is for Hero2 outdoor.

 

Unless someone knows where to get them at a better price .

 

Unless your going to record in 3D dont waste your time on the Hero2 its not that much of an upgrade over the normal one to justify double the price, my gf bought the hero surf for like R1800.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

It seems to me a big difference is the waterproofing. Most of the GO-PRO models in that price ranges you are looking for are waterproof to around 65m so you can use them for scuba or any watersport really, these contour units are only waterproof to 1m. Which in my opinon means they are only really splash proof, 1m is hardly waterproof.

 

I bought a GO-PRO in the USA last year and have dived with it, taken it on hikes and generally used it in tough terrain, its a really tough little unit, well worth the $300.00 bucks I paid (remember in the USA its sales tax so added on afterwards if you buy it domestically as I did) - I cant say I ever saw a Contour anywhere in the USA, but GO-PRO's are everywhere, chain stores, sports shops, camera shops etc.

 

.........but I guess if the waterproof to 65m is not an issue for you, the contour will probably be fine.

Edited July 16, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy