Posted by DKOSIUR on November 21, 2007 at 10:22 PM
I've seen some good deals offered at 86th Street Photo? Is the vendor reliable and do they back the products they sell? In other words, should I consider buying from them?
Thanks,
Dave
Posted by David Chauvin on November 21, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Give me a B! Give me a U! Give me a R! Give me a N!
What does it spell?
RIP OFF!!!!
A few years back one of my students ordered her camera for class from this outfit. Over the course of the semester she tried to work with them and was hassled at every turn. Finally asked for her money back, and they wouldn't even do that. Meanwhile she got through the class using one of my loaner cameras, rather than using the questioned gear. NIB, they still wouldn't take it back and return her money.
Grim, no matter how you spell it.
Posted by Dan Borzynski on November 22, 2007 at 8:49 PM
There just isn't a huge markup on cameras and lenses, at least at the retail level. The prices from every legitimate dealer should be relatively close to each other. $650 for a new 40D just isn't right.
Posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 22, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Am I the only one who buys from my local camera store? I get a decent if not bargain basement price. But I prefer the customer service, ability to look at a product in my hand and security of bringing back personally if there's a problem. Also get a good trade in price for any product I care to sell.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on November 23, 2007 at 7:24 PM
I used to buy my equipment through Adorama and B&H, but the last camera I bought happened the same price at the local camera shop, and no shipping charges involved! Local service won out on that deal!
Posted by Scott Fricke on November 23, 2007 at 11:13 PM
When I was researching buying my last camera I went to a few websites like 86th Street that were advertising well below other sites such as B&H. One site said they included everything in the Canon standard package, but after 30 minutes of questioning they ended up stating that the battery, battery charger, cables, etc, etc were all NOT included in the standard package provided by Canon, and by the time you included everything back in, it actually cost MORE than the legitimate sites. They then went on to ask if I wanted the 3-year Canon warranty for an additional cost. I replied Canon only offers a 1-year warranty and asked if they were actually selling their own extended warranty. They replied no, it was not a 3rd party warranty, it was directly from Canon. When I confronted them on all the lies about what was supposed to be in the box and on the warranty and told them I had just spoken to a Canon rep on the phone prior to calling him, his response was that the Canon Rep was incorrect and asked for my credit card number!
So make sure you know what is supposed to be included in the box, what the warranties are, is it new, refurbished, or used, and is it US warranty or grey market.
Discussion
9 repliesThanks,
Dave
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/86th_Street_Photo_Video
What does it spell?
RIP OFF!!!!
A few years back one of my students ordered her camera for class from this outfit. Over the course of the semester she tried to work with them and was hassled at every turn. Finally asked for her money back, and they wouldn't even do that. Meanwhile she got through the class using one of my loaner cameras, rather than using the questioned gear. NIB, they still wouldn't take it back and return her money.
Grim, no matter how you spell it.
Only way they are going to stay in business.
So make sure you know what is supposed to be included in the box, what the warranties are, is it new, refurbished, or used, and is it US warranty or grey market.