-Warning for camera purchases-

Sir Travis D · 07-17-2008, 01:10 AM

I just wanted to warn you guys that a lot of low priced camera stores are really scams. They sell camera's without batteries, they give you the wrong camera and most repair stores don't repair them. Here are a few bad sites you should be aware of.

shopcartusa.com
broadwayphoto.com
fotoconnection.com
lowpricedigital.com
oneclickdigital.com
preferredphoto.com
tvsdepot.com
gbshopping.com
pricingdepot.com
diduprice.com
digitalsaver.com
royalphoto.com
digitalliquidators.com
photodynasty.com

I'll add more when I come across them.

PM me if you found some to add to the list.

Punk · 07-17-2008, 09:28 PM

On what information are you basing your list?

voyagerfan99 · 07-17-2008, 10:30 PM

You ever hear the story about the guy that ordered a camera off a "genuine" site that had lots of good feedback? They sent him a rock in a box. (literally)

Aastii · 04-26-2009, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyagerfan99

You ever hear the story about the guy that ordered a camera off a "genuine" site that had lots of good feedback? They sent him a rock in a box. (literally)

This made me laugh so much, the thought of a guy being all excited to find a rock in a box and the look of dissapointment on his face

I'd hate it to happen to me and it shouldn't happen to anyone else but the situation is a little strange and funny

Sir Travis D · 07-17-2008, 10:38 PM

I am basing this information on dozens of "scammed" people, and reviews from http://www.resellerratings.com/

edit: LOL, if that happend to me..

g4m3rof1337 · 07-17-2008, 10:43 PM

I haven't heard of any of those companies/sites.

Sir Travis D · 07-17-2008, 10:50 PM

Exactly. They appear on places like google ads, most people would know better than to buy from places like that, and for example, fotoconnection offered the canon rebel xti for $250 cheaper than newegg. Here is an example of a complaint of the website.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/camer...onnection.html

They do not include things like batteries, have problems with your credit card ect.

edit: Atleast 15 complaints of fotoconnection.com listed on consumeraffairs.

Irishwhistle · 07-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Generally it's a good idea to check out the store ratings on this website http://www.resellerratings.com/ before you buy online.

Speed_control · 07-18-2008, 11:42 PM

I read more negative feedback.
http://forums.digitaltrends.com/showthread.php?t=11081

I suggest stay away from other NY stores except B&H photo.

[-0MEGA-] · 04-26-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed_control

I read more negative feedback.
http://forums.digitaltrends.com/showthread.php?t=11081

I suggest stay away from other NY stores except B&H photo.

Adorama is an excellent company.

07-17-2008, 01:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	-Warning for camera purchases- I just wanted to warn you guys that a lot of low priced camera stores are really scams. They sell camera's without batteries, they give you the wrong camera and most repair stores don't repair them. Here are a few bad sites you should be aware of. shopcartusa.com broadwayphoto.com fotoconnection.com lowpricedigital.com oneclickdigital.com preferredphoto.com tvsdepot.com gbshopping.com pricingdepot.com diduprice.com digitalsaver.com royalphoto.com digitalliquidators.com photodynasty.com I'll add more when I come across them. PM me if you found some to add to the list. Last edited by Sir Travis D; 12-28-2008 at 04:23 AM.

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07-17-2008, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	I am basing this information on dozens of "scammed" people, and reviews from http://www.resellerratings.com/ edit: LOL, if that happend to me..

07-17-2008, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	Exactly. They appear on places like google ads, most people would know better than to buy from places like that, and for example, fotoconnection offered the canon rebel xti for $250 cheaper than newegg. Here is an example of a complaint of the website. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/camer...onnection.html They do not include things like batteries, have problems with your credit card ect. edit: Atleast 15 complaints of fotoconnection.com listed on consumeraffairs.

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Speed_control Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 31	I read more negative feedback. http://forums.digitaltrends.com/showthread.php?t=11081 I suggest stay away from other NY stores except B&H photo.

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