Yesterday I went online to get the beast deal on a 17-55 Nikkor and landed up purchasing from BestPrice. The price was right under $1100 and $35 shipping.
They called me later to see if I wanted the filters with it; and then tried to give me a story that I had to have filters for the lens to give good quality, and preferably the more expensive 'professional' filters. They then tried to push the extended warranty on me. I declined all this. He then summed up the order and said my cost was $1450. I pointed out that the order online cost was about $1135 and questioned the additional $300 or so. He said this was not an option and was for 'insurance'. I cancelled the order - hope they do not still try to screw me as I ordered with my credit card.
Buyer Beware Best Price
Started by loftus, Sep 15 2006 08:26 AM
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loftus
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Posted 15 September 2006 - 08:26 AM
Nikon D800, Nikon D7000, Nauticam, Inons, Subtronic Novas. Lens collection - 10-17, 15, 16, 16-35, 14-24, 24-70, 85, 18-200, 28-300, 70-200, 60 and 105, TC's. Macs with Aperture and Photoshop.
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Posted 15 September 2006 - 09:17 AM
BestPrice Cameras has a very poor reputation on Reseller Ratings.com. I would run away as fast as you can. It may be worth pre-emptively calling your CC issuer and telling them you're not going to accept charges from this dealer.
With a few very noticable exceptions, if something costs less than B&H or Adorama want to charge, I view it as a fraud/scam/misrepresentation waiting to happen.
With a few very noticable exceptions, if something costs less than B&H or Adorama want to charge, I view it as a fraud/scam/misrepresentation waiting to happen.
Why would I take a perfectly good camera underwater??
D300, D200, D70, 12-24 f4 AFS DX, 60mm f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 AF-S VR, 105 f2.8 AF-S VR, Tokina Wunderlens.
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D300, D200, D70, 12-24 f4 AFS DX, 60mm f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 AF-S VR, 105 f2.8 AF-S VR, Tokina Wunderlens.
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Posted 15 September 2006 - 09:43 AM
I agree; I was lured of course by price. I have had good experiences in the past with OneCall and Beach Photo as well.
Nikon D800, Nikon D7000, Nauticam, Inons, Subtronic Novas. Lens collection - 10-17, 15, 16, 16-35, 14-24, 24-70, 85, 18-200, 28-300, 70-200, 60 and 105, TC's. Macs with Aperture and Photoshop.
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Posted 15 September 2006 - 10:08 AM
Good experience here on two cameras with BuyDig.
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 04:38 PM
"I will not buy anything from Bestbuycamera" <repeat to yourself 20 more times>
Shady sales people, mis-representation, and oh the joy of "buyers Remorse"! Ask me how I feel about them...go ahead, ask...I dare ya!
A good rule of thumb...check out what you want from B&H. If the price you find is "too good to be true"...IT IS.
Shady sales people, mis-representation, and oh the joy of "buyers Remorse"! Ask me how I feel about them...go ahead, ask...I dare ya!
A good rule of thumb...check out what you want from B&H. If the price you find is "too good to be true"...IT IS.
Edited by h2opictures, 20 September 2006 - 04:40 PM.
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Posted 20 September 2006 - 08:41 PM
0.35 resellerrating... That's got to about set a record or at least be in the running for worst ratings...
