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[Jimmy Neutron]

What have you used that your like?  Been burned?

Broadway photo seems pretty darn low compared to most others.  Should I be wary?  I use Amazon a lot for other stuff and have never had a problem.  Their prices seem decent, but not as low as some others.

[Azazello1313]

Jimmy Neutron, on 11/4/10 9:30am, said:

What have you used that your like?  Been burned?

Broadway photo seems pretty darn low compared to most others.  Should I be wary?  I use Amazon a lot for other stuff and have never had a problem.  Their prices seem decent, but not as low as some others.

well, I would stay away.  those "discount" stores usually deal in gray market goods.  or they'll advertise a price, then you order and then they call you and say, well do you want the US version, because that costs more, you ordered the japan version....or they'll try HARD to upsell you on warranty, batteries, etc.  I bought my first DSLR through bway, and it was a hassle, but I did end up saving a few bucks and got the camera in the end.  others have not been nearly as fortunate.

better to stick with bh, adorama, or amazon.  one thing I would look at on amazon is if they have any amazon warehouse deals on the item you're looking at under "new and used items".  I've bought a TV, a camera body, and a lens through the warehouse deals and the items were all brand spanking new.  they're items that have been returned for whatever reason (almost always unopened), or the box got a little dinged or something, so they don't want to sell them as "new" again.  better than a refurb, at about the same price.  it's a good way to save a couple bucks IMO.

[keggerz]

i have used B&H and Adorama and been very pleased every time...you can check out resellerratings to see if the online stores are scams...but as they say...if it is to good to be true

good site to see if a store is a bait and switch place: http://www.resellerratings.com/

Broadway Photo not so good: http://www.resellerr.../Broadway_Photo

Edited by keggerz, 04 November 2010 - 11:42 AM.

[Jimmy Neutron]

Figured as much, dang it.    That $1300 7D was looking pretty darn good.

[pig devilz]

agree with keggerz....b&h has always been true with me.
i shop around, and their prices are always competitive if not beat others.
for the security, i'll pay a couple bucks more.

like said, if sounds to good.......