Has anyone purchased from this site?

02/17/2005 11:04:00 AM · #1

I noticed some great deals at Express Camera.
Is anyone familiar with these guys? I'm ready to spend a good deal of money and just playing safe.

Thanks.

Message edited by ClubJuggle - Fixed link to wrong site.

krazyivan

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

02/17/2005 11:05:43 AM · #2

Link doesn't seem to work.

02/17/2005 11:14:19 AM · #3

Sorry.

Express Camera

Thanks for your time.

jaredldr

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

02/17/2005 12:15:50 PM · #4

Check their rating here.

I wouldn't purchase anything from them.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

02/17/2005 12:21:20 PM · #5

Are you looking to buy a new camera? and what kind?

Prof_Fate

02/17/2005 12:24:03 PM · #6

b&h photo www.bhphoto.com - reputable, reliable. Good ratings.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/17/2005 12:40:03 PM · #7

what about A & M photo?
They advertise some pretty unbelievable prices for Canon and Nikon dSLR bodies (e.g. EOS-300D - $449!), and they claim thay are brand new (I called in). Anyone has any info?

Lev

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

02/17/2005 01:02:03 PM · #8

Just look on reseller ratings where the other link took you. It's quite entertaining to read the customer comments. Then be glad you are not a customer.

Use the search for a company box at the top of the page to find any other company you are looking for.

I've heard good things about buydig.com. I've bought most my stuff from Dell, you can get good discounts with stackable coupons by checking coupon sites like xpbargains.com.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/17/2005 01:10:58 PM · #9

Notice these people don't tell you what lens is on the camera... That's a warnign sign right there. A lot of these really cheap sites (I've said this before) are selling graymarket cameras; serial numbers for the Asian market, and USA users cannot get support for them, or sometimes even warranties.

Robt.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

02/17/2005 01:30:10 PM · #10

I am looking into a Canon EOS 300D and the best price I found is.

Wal-mart

Wal-mart is a trust worthy company so I don't see a problem there. I would rather pay more for piece of mind from the company I am getting it from. Just my OPINION

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/17/2005 01:46:36 PM · #11

ok, I just checked with A & M photo, indeed their cameras don't carry any USA warranty (however they are brand new). But I am wondering, is the warranty worth extra $400 or so? My prior experience with Nikon SLRs tells me that they have been pretty reliable and last for a lot longer than 1 yr, and after 1yr - it's all the same anyway.

am I wrong?

eruelas

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

02/17/2005 01:54:28 PM · #12

Originally posted by rex07734:

Just remember that Walmart will charge you with taxes, so I guess will be 80 to 90 dlls more. I bought mine in B&H, got good price and fast delivery.

02/17/2005 01:58:56 PM · #13

additional piece of info on the gray maket stuff.
I just called one of the independent (but Nikon authorized) repair outlets here in San Diego, they say official Nikon service centers WILL NOT repair gray market cameras even for money. But independent authrized dealers can do that (even though Nikon frowns on that). However, speaking of Nikon D70 (which I am specifically looking at), they still did not receive any Nikon training for it, and they don't know when they will get it (may take a while)

So... something to think about...

Message edited by author 2005-02-17 13:59:41.

aaronb532

Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

02/17/2005 02:07:28 PM · #14

Originally posted by ltsimring:

The warranty usually isn't the only thing missing. It's common for them to pull out the battery and charger, neckstrap, even users manual, and then sell them seperatly for outrageous prices.

Do yourself a favor. Avoid these kind of dealers!

Message edited by author 2005-02-17 14:08:01.

sfboatright

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

02/17/2005 02:17:47 PM · #15

I love reading these customer rating sites....they make me feel better about myself for some reason...

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

02/17/2005 02:23:58 PM · #16

It's not just the warranty, simring, it's the ability to access online help and downloads. You need a valid serial number. I didn't knwo about this stuff when I got my Nikon, and I can't download the latest versions of Nikon software.

I have written to them and explained I'm a lifelong Nikon user who had NO idea he was buying a graymarket camera (it was top dollar, when the camera first came out, I went with the site that had them in stock), and they just told me "tough titty"...

Left a bad taste in my mouth...

Robt.

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

02/17/2005 02:38:54 PM · #17

Originally posted by crimsonfancy:

I noticed some great deals at Express Camera.
Is anyone familiar with these guys? I'm ready to spend a good deal of money and just playing safe.

Thanks.

Don't click on that link folks !!!
Site is infected with AD-WARE

BTW,avoid posting such links here !

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

02/17/2005 02:40:54 PM · #18

Originally posted by bear_music:

"tough titty"...

Left a bad taste in my mouth...

Robt.

I can see myself making some off-the-cuff comment here, but I shall restrain myself..... lest I get a "bust in the mouth"... hehehehe(sorry, I just couldn't help myself... I am a weak, weak man)

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/17/2005 04:22:11 PM · #19

Originally posted by aaronb532:

you're right. I checked with this a&m place again, and their super-cheap cameras are shipped without a battery nor a charger, and it would cost me almost $200 to add them. Who knows what else is missing there. So I decided not to do this bottom-fishing and just ordered a Nikon d70 from B&H ($799 with rebate). I hope I won't regret it!

Thanks guys for very helpful (and timely) advice!

frisca

Nikon D70

02/17/2005 05:38:22 PM · #20

Just a reminder to all DPC users: please give fair warning about the links you post here. Many people do not wish to click on links that will cause advert pop-ups or other unsavoury activities to begin without their consent!

Cheers!

PS: Ultimately the responsibility for clicking a link belongs to the clicker, but a description of what the link is, is gracious and appreciated.

02/17/2005 09:12:47 PM · #21

Wow! Doesn't look good.
Here's what I want to buy:

Canon EOS 20D Digital Camera Body

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens

Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3

Screen LCD Protectors

CapKeeper

Glad I have you guys to turn to for advice. Thanks.