cameramonkey 0 #1 December 1, 2005 Just saw this and started reading. Thought it would be a good thing for those of us here to know about. http://thomashawk.com/2005/11/priceritephoto-abusive-bait-and-switch.html So beware... there is a reason some places are so much cheaper than the others... Its better to pay a little more and know you are dealing with someone reputable. the money you save is worthless if you get screwed. just my .02Two wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #2 December 1, 2005 in Switzerland we have a VERY good online shop www.architronic.chscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #3 December 1, 2005 http://www.resellerratings.com/ I often check this site when I am buying something and it is pretty good! I think it has been posted here previously as well.. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #4 December 2, 2005 Pretty much, my rule is, if the internet company has a New York or New Jersey address on their site, or no address at all, I refuse to do business. In 1998 (birth of the .com buying world) I was burned on a laptop... Ordered one, never came, charged to my credit card. Called them back. Laptop was out of stock, wanted me to buy a much more expensive model... Last year my brother purchased a car stereo online with his new credit card number for a new account. I saw the retailer and I yelled, "New York, Don't Do It." He never got his stereo, and ended up with a maxed out card of fraudulent charges, and the only people he gave that number to was the store... So, this story is sadly not new news... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #5 December 2, 2005 There are a few good retailers in the NY area, you just have to know where to shop. Dbuys.com has sold gear to many posters on here with great results as one example.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #6 December 2, 2005 QuoteThere are a few good retailers in the NY area, you just have to know where to shop. Dbuys.com has sold gear to many posters on here with great results as one example. Good point, but you don't find the trustworthy ones by searching google or pricegrabber. I will look at dbuys.com, as I am looking for a new sony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goobersnuftda 0 #7 December 2, 2005 One of the best places I have found so far (and also has had a great review rating) is http://www.bhphotovideo.com That are indeed from New York but with 8 million people, the odds are that they can not ALL be bad. http://tinyurl.com/bh9jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #8 December 3, 2005 B&H is great... bought my Nikon F100 and a ton of other stuff there over the years Dbuys is good too, I bought my PC1000 from them although they do call you to "verify" the order and try and sell you a bunch of junk you don't need. I haven't had a single problem with either of them.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #9 December 5, 2005 When I was doing photography pretty seriously, I dealt with 3 vendors that always did exactly what they said they would do: Calumet Photo B&H Photo Adorama Camera I'd add NewEgg to the list for digital cameras and electronics, too, but their camera stuff tends toward consumer-level stuff. You can't go wrong with any of the outfits listed above. shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #10 December 5, 2005 I'd Second his Newegg recommendation. I have NEVER had a hard time with them. The one time I DID start to have a hard time, they corrected it quickly. I had an LCD monitor arrive and die within a week. Monitors/LCDs are replaced only with a reference code from the manufacturer's tech support department confirming its a warranty issue. Until you get that, Newegg wont talk about a return. After they gave me the number to the company, I called, and called, and called all afternoon... and it was always a fast busy (indicating line/trunk problems). I called Newegg and explained, and after trying for themselves, they waived the requirement and isued an RMA. Alot of companies would have just said "sorry its our policy, I guess you'll have to wait for the line to start working again". Year to date, I have run about $15,000 through them for work equipment. Even with bad orders, they always correct it quickly.Two wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redramdriver 0 #11 December 14, 2005 B and H is a great store to do business with. Have been to the store in Manhattan and also just got my new HC32 from ordering online. Got a lot better deal then anywhere else that I could find. Highly recommend.So, you bring your beer? Its 5 o'clock somewhere POPS #9344 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #12 December 19, 2005 Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. Many of these retailers whose names have been thrown around - are not authorized dealers. Which means ZERO factory warrenty support. If you want that warrenty - you will likely pay near MSRP. I have knowingly bought plenty of grey market imports. But I knew the deal - I dont think everyone realizes it. Happy Holidays - and smart shopping. D'Bo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #13 December 19, 2005 I disagree... I bought my PC-110 from Dbuys, broke it, sent it to Sony and they repaired and it was back in my hands in 2 weeks. They never asked a second question once I enclosed a copy of the reciept. Granted that was 2-3 years ago...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #14 December 19, 2005 I think that may have been more of a fluke over sight. Or not? But I know most manufacturers do not support products sold through unauthorized vendors. Whether that policy is enforced or not, or if they catch it, is a different matter. But that becomes an issue of playing russian warranty roulette with what likely is some expensive hardware. I buy most of my stuff used - so Im normally screwed one way or another if it poops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #15 December 20, 2005 Dbuys is an authorized vendor for everything they sell. They're a good place to buy online. So is B&H _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites