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Grancey 09-11-2008 12:27 PM

Buying equipment online
 
Have any of you had experience with buying cameras and accessories online? Are there any sites that you would suggest? Any that you would warn against? Thanks for the input.

dogzilla 09-11-2008 03:11 PM

My brother and I have bought camera equipment from B&H Photo in New York B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders. They have a pretty solid reputation for reliability. They also have a huge photo store around 34th St & 9th Ave in Manhattan.

Stay away from any online dealers that offer camera equipment for significantly less than dealers like B&H or Adorama. Those are most likely scams.

MexicanOnABike 09-11-2008 04:17 PM

I get my camera things from Ebay. I use DSLRA as my company of choice and i haven't been dissapointed.

I also used pcvonline to get some flash cards but my actual cameras are from here in town. I get better deals for now.

fnaqzna 09-11-2008 08:43 PM

I've bought gear from Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and Crutchfield... oh and Abes of Maine.

All are reputable, IMHO.

fiatguy85 09-11-2008 10:22 PM

Got mine from B&H as well, and I mostly buy computer stuff from them, but newegg.com has a little bit of DSLR equipment and a lot of point and shoot stuff. They usually have great prices.

ngdawg 09-12-2008 04:34 AM

B&H is probably your best bet. Before doing any camera shopping on line, check out Store Ratings and Reviews by Real People - Trusted Online Shopping and look for the company you think you'd like to do business with.
The cheapest price is probably the worst dealer. And always ask if the item is "gray market", meaning it's not an item normally available in the US and will not be warrantied.

Poppinjay 09-12-2008 04:40 AM

Another vote for B&H. I loved poring through their catalogs. I think I probably have spent about a thousand bucks with them and have never been disappointed.

shakran 09-12-2008 05:57 AM

and yet another vote for B&H. My shop gets all our cameras/VTR's/lights from them.

StanT 09-12-2008 10:23 AM

B&H for me, as well.

Be sure to look at their holiday schedule, before you order to understand when your order will arrive. Their holidays are likely a bit different than yours and can affect delivery.

Grancey 09-12-2008 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dogzilla (Post 2522609)
My brother and I have bought camera equipment from B&H Photo in New York B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders. They have a pretty solid reputation for reliability. They also have a huge photo store around 34th St & 9th Ave in Manhattan.

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Originally Posted by fnaqzna
I've bought gear from Adorama, Amazon, B&H...

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Originally Posted by fiatguy85
Got mine from B&H as well

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Originally Posted by ngdawg
B&H is probably your best bet

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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
Another vote for B&H

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Originally Posted by shakran
and yet another vote for B&H

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Originally Posted by StanT
B&H for me, as well

All of you, thanks for your advice and suggestions. I have been shopping, and I am quite pleased with what I have found at B&H.


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