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rec.photo.marketplace.digital Discussion: Re: An HONEST discount camera place?

From: irwell (hook_at_email.domain.hidden)
Date: Sat Sep 24 2005 - 11:48:08 EDT


On Sat, 24 Sep 2005 11:11:24 -0400, "DonC"
<coondwc_nospam_at_comcast.net> wrote:

>
>"irwell" <hook_at_yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:jqc9j114vo7kcufbvu4tethfpr2b9j2hnt_at_4ax.com...
>> On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:52:03 GMT, Sken <SK_at_nospam.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Wow, I'm shopping for a Digital Rebel and wow, have I found alot of
>>>crooks out there. There's quite a few offering the Rebel Body for under
>>>$500 but so far all of them are the type of places that strip the box of
>>> the accessories such as battery and software, then there are others
>>>that want up to $60 in "shipping and handling". I'm looking to buy the
>>>camera, lenses, memory card and bag but so far it looks like I'll just
>>>go to Best Buy or something, We all want to save a few $$$ and I don't
>>>mind paying for what I want, but we all look for the best price, too bad
>>>there's so many who what to present a good price when it's really just a
>>>ripoff. Good thing for the Internet and the ability to Google for
>>>reviews of an online camera store before making the plunge..
>>>
>>>SK
>>
>> Pay a little more for peace of mind. B&H, or Newegg.
>
>For body only:
>$790 + Shipping from B&H
>$801 + $10 shipping from Newegg
>$765 shipped from Buydig
>
>I've purchase numerous times from all three and haven't any difference in
>piece of mind. In fact, I've returned items twice to B&H; once to newegg and
>never to buydig. "Peace of mind" ???
>
>
I was referring to peace of mind being able to safely
receive, or return what you paid for, I'm sure Buydig is
included in that category.
The online reviews of camera stores also have to be
taken with a grain of salt.