Thank you CMASON, that will help in making my decision. Gives me a few more questions to ask the place where I purchase from (if new).
I do most of my used off ebay.....because......99% of the time I can get a square trade warranty for 1 to 3 yrs......or I purchase from BH, Cameta and the likes and ask if they are selling any type of extended warranties for the used equpment..........
I seem to be full of questions lately... I searched this thread but did not find anything related to Bingo Cameras. Anyone ever purchased from them? I believe the saying... if its too good to be true, it probably is...
I seem to be full of questions lately... I searched this thread but did not find anything related to Bingo Cameras. Anyone ever purchased from them? I believe the saying... if its too good to be true, it probably is...
Checking dpreview.com and resellerratings.com, they look to be yet another bait and switch site, suck you in with amazing prices, then tell you that you need to buy all sorts of "extras" (including things that are supposed to be included) then take months to credit back your payment when you try to cancel. I would stay with the reputable retailers mentioned in this thread.
Blank warranty card is meaningless. the warranty card is simply a marketing tool, it does not imply any warranty, as that was implied when you purchased.
Correct. In the US at least your dated store invoice/receipt is what you need for warranty service. In fact Nikon USA no longer includes mail-in warranty cards with their digital slr bodies.
...most of the gear is made in Japan (Canon and Nikon).
Not so much Japan as various locations throughout Asia.
Okay so i will be purchasing a used canon 50d body hopefully in the next few weeks and i was wondering if amazon was a good place to buy from?
I've never bought used equipment through Amazon, but have used them extensively for new items without a problem. Is Amazon selling the camera directly, or is it one of the partner vendors? That may make a difference in return policy, etc., if it isn't direct from Amazon.
Okay so i will be purchasing a used canon 50d body hopefully in the next few weeks and i was wondering if amazon was a good place to buy from?
I find most everything on Amazon [except used books] over priced and you never havethe opportunity to buy a warrant from people like Mack or Square Trade......
well they want around $999 for a 50d body which isn't to bad people on ebay want around $1110 or $1200 if i see a deal i will jump on it but i have yet to
I called PayPal to ask if these guys were legit and got a gal who said they were, but I'm just not signing off on that. I've found zero reviews on the reseller page and Googling didn't turn up anything useful.
FWIW, I found them by doing a google shopping search and then sorting by price rather than relevance. Back to ebay and a D90 probably for me.
anyone one familiar with this site i like the price and it says it has a 1yr warrenty.. if not can anyone suggest some good sites looking for a canon 50d body only
I called PayPal to ask if these guys were legit and got a gal who said they were, but I'm just not signing off on that. I've found zero reviews on the reseller page and Googling didn't turn up anything useful.
FWIW, I found them by doing a google shopping search and then sorting by price rather than relevance. Back to ebay and a D90 probably for me.
Rancho
Rancho, welcome to the Digital Grin.
This is for you and for "riseagainst":
Please, please do not buy according to ultimate lowest price.
If you know of a local vendor that you trust, that really does mean something. Otherwise, I suggest:
Adorama
B&H
Calumet
Tallyn's
Amazon (if you research the actual vendor or if it's from an Amazon warehouse)
Additionally many people do buy from Best Buy and Dell, but understand that these folks don't really understand photography.
If you purchase from the first list I mentioned you will get what you expect to get in terms of product and they understand photography and they understand service after the sale. Those are the only places I purchase the big ticket items from and the only places I recommend.
If you purchase from one of these cheap places you will often be mislead, accessories may be missing from the kit, or they may charge extra for what should be included, or they will try to hard sell you on things you don't want at ridiculous prices, etc.
Stay away from the cheapest prices, go with the people who can be trusted, live long and prosper.
Please, please do not buy according to ultimate lowest price.
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If you purchase from one of these cheap places you will often be mislead, accessories may be missing from the kit, or they may charge extra for what should be included, or they will try to hard sell you on things you don't want at ridiculous prices, etc.
Stay away from the cheapest prices, go with the people who can be trusted, live long and prosper.
Yup, that's pretty much what I'm expecting if I go with the Photoloon and the such. Sneaky, conniving, deceptive..... If you get what you ordered--a *big* if--well, score. If not, weeks and/or months of brain damage. "Yeah, Amex? Deal with this. Thanks."
Why is it that New Jersey is home to so many of these kinds of stores? I'll freely admit that my opinion of New Jersey was shaped by having to be rerouted to Newark for a four hour layover once, but it does seem to have more sleaze than the worst dumpy adult club in Las Vegas. They just have a 100% buyer-beware mentality or what?
Lookin' forward to getting a camera and taking some pics. The wife is in school and working full-time again, so I need to get out of the house and out of her hair. Between a D90 and building a view camera, I should be able to accomplish that! :ivar
FWIW: Canon 7D on Amazon for $1,000 I'm not endorsing or recommending this seller, but there is someone on Amazon claiming to be able to sell a brand new 7D for $1,000, plus $6.99 shipping. He does tell buyers to email him before making the order, though, and his seller name is "mouse in ping", which doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. But, if you can order and pay through Amazon's checkout system, you're covered by their guarantee, so it might be worth a try for the gamblers in the group.
Once upon a time, they all lived happily ever after.
I'm not endorsing or recommending this seller, but there is someone on Amazon claiming to be able to sell a brand new 7D for $1,000, plus $6.99 shipping. He does tell buyers to email him before making the order, though, and his seller name is "mouse in ping", which doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. But, if you can order and pay through Amazon's checkout system, you're covered by their guarantee, so it might be worth a try for the gamblers in the group.
I believe that this seller has already been removed. Pure scam.
And this worries me a little bit. Can anyone chime in as to whether or not buying an item from Amazon would still be covered by Canon's warranty? Is Amazon considered a licensed reseller?
Everything I have purchased from Amazon came with a USA warranty. That said, I would rather buy from B&H if the price is equal. But, I see you are from NY so there is the sales tax issue.
Everything I have purchased from Amazon came with a USA warranty. That said, I would rather buy from B&H if the price is equal. But, I see you are from NY so there is the sales tax issue.
Amazon (direct), B&H, Adorama. Anyone selling gear for less than the big three should be investigated thoroughly before buying. Those stores already cut costs immensely.
Amazon (direct), B&H, Adorama. Anyone selling gear for less than the big three should be investigated thoroughly before buying. Those stores already cut costs immensely.
.... and of course, always check the customer ratings and feedback at www.reselleratings.com before you part with your cc details.......
Bought a lens (Sigma 10-20) on eBay, from 47th street photo. Nice to deal with. On time, as advertised, and a damn site cheaper than buying it here in Canada. I'll "shop" there again.
Lyle
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Olympus E3 w HLD4, E520, E510 11-22mm, 50-200mm,35mm macro, 14-42mm, 40-150, FL50R & FL36R http://rokklym.smugmug.com/
We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life,to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment no matter what.
- George Santayana, "The philosophy of travel"
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I do most of my used off ebay.....because......99% of the time I can get a square trade warranty for 1 to 3 yrs......or I purchase from BH, Cameta and the likes and ask if they are selling any type of extended warranties for the used equpment..........
http://www.moose135photography.com
Not so much Japan as various locations throughout Asia.
Thank you. This is very gratifying.
Always a wise course.
B&H Photo-Video
http://www.moose135photography.com
For used equipment my recommendations for vendors are (in this order):
KEH.com
Adorama.com
BHphotovideo.com
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thanks ziggy!
I find most everything on Amazon [except used books] over priced and you never havethe opportunity to buy a warrant from people like Mack or Square Trade......
one reason I keep buying off ebay.............
Shaun23, welcome to the Digital Grin.
Care to share your experiences, good or bad?
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http://www.buymoreshopping.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=322
I called PayPal to ask if these guys were legit and got a gal who said they were, but I'm just not signing off on that. I've found zero reviews on the reseller page and Googling didn't turn up anything useful.
FWIW, I found them by doing a google shopping search and then sorting by price rather than relevance. Back to ebay and a D90 probably for me.
Rancho
anyone one familiar with this site i like the price and it says it has a 1yr warrenty.. if not can anyone suggest some good sites looking for a canon 50d body only
Rancho, welcome to the Digital Grin.
This is for you and for "riseagainst":
Please, please do not buy according to ultimate lowest price.
If you know of a local vendor that you trust, that really does mean something. Otherwise, I suggest:
Adorama
B&H
Calumet
Tallyn's
Amazon (if you research the actual vendor or if it's from an Amazon warehouse)
Additionally many people do buy from Best Buy and Dell, but understand that these folks don't really understand photography.
If you purchase from the first list I mentioned you will get what you expect to get in terms of product and they understand photography and they understand service after the sale. Those are the only places I purchase the big ticket items from and the only places I recommend.
If you purchase from one of these cheap places you will often be mislead, accessories may be missing from the kit, or they may charge extra for what should be included, or they will try to hard sell you on things you don't want at ridiculous prices, etc.
Stay away from the cheapest prices, go with the people who can be trusted, live long and prosper.
Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
See for yourself: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/SkyPointDigital
And, you wanted an EOS 50D.
B&H Photo-Video
Sounds like there were a few unhappy campers haha
But thanks guys i think i am going to either go with amazon or b&h
Yup, that's pretty much what I'm expecting if I go with the Photoloon and the such. Sneaky, conniving, deceptive..... If you get what you ordered--a *big* if--well, score. If not, weeks and/or months of brain damage. "Yeah, Amex? Deal with this. Thanks."
Why is it that New Jersey is home to so many of these kinds of stores? I'll freely admit that my opinion of New Jersey was shaped by having to be rerouted to Newark for a four hour layover once, but it does seem to have more sleaze than the worst dumpy adult club in Las Vegas.
Lookin' forward to getting a camera and taking some pics. The wife is in school and working full-time again, so I need to get out of the house and out of her hair. Between a D90 and building a view camera, I should be able to accomplish that! :ivar
Rancho
B&H Photo-Video
I'm not endorsing or recommending this seller, but there is someone on Amazon claiming to be able to sell a brand new 7D for $1,000, plus $6.99 shipping. He does tell buyers to email him before making the order, though, and his seller name is "mouse in ping", which doesn't exactly fill me with confidence. But, if you can order and pay through Amazon's checkout system, you're covered by their guarantee, so it might be worth a try for the gamblers in the group.
I believe that this seller has already been removed. Pure scam.
Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
"Most time its not the gear that makes the shot"
Amazon (direct), B&H, Adorama. Anyone selling gear for less than the big three should be investigated thoroughly before buying. Those stores already cut costs immensely.
.... and of course, always check the customer ratings and feedback at www.reselleratings.com before you part with your cc details.......
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Just want to add my $.02 worth to this thread (again):
I've been successful buying form:
- B&H
- 17th Street Photo
- Adorama
- Pictureline
I've had zero problems with each and every one of the above.My Photos
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I must also say that Scott Quier's House of Gear had a great selection of cameras, lenses, and accessories, too.:D
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Lyle
http://www.nextag.com/Canon-EOS-7D-Digital-684226379/prices-html
Olympus E3 w HLD4, E520, E510 11-22mm, 50-200mm,35mm macro, 14-42mm, 40-150, FL50R & FL36R
http://rokklym.smugmug.com/
We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life,to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment no matter what.
- George Santayana, "The philosophy of travel"