shopkingcamera.net experiences anyone ?

[Chip]

these guys seem to have some good prices on cameras and a TV I'm looking at. Anyone have any experince with them ? thanks

 

[David Metsky]

I wouldn't trust them as far as I can throw them. No data in resellerratings.com; a copyright notice that reads "Copyright 2006 Your store name here. All rights reserved."; and cheap prices on refurbished gear and gray market goods. Sorry, there are much better ways to save a few bucks.

Buy from people with good ratings on resellerratings.com or that you've heard of before. Too many risks here, way too many red flags.

 

[Chip]

"Copyright 2006 Your store name here. All rights reserved."

Thanks Dave, I missed that. You get a Gold Star for observational prowess today !

I had a feeling that might be the story, thanks.

 

[JohnL]

Chip,

I have had good success with B&H Photo (bhphoto.com). Good prices, quick service. Reputable.

JohnL

 

[ROCKYSUMMIT]

I second B&H for all the same reasons. Bought plenty of stuff and never had a problem.

 

[DougPaul]

I've had good dealings with both B&H and Adorama.

Doug

 

[skiguy]

I've had good dealings with both B&H and Adorama.

Doug

I'll secound that. Be aware B&H 's site is closed for purchases on Saturdays.

 

[JohnL]

Actually I believe they shut down their ordering process on Friday evenings.

JohnL

 

[David Metsky]

They're closed on the Jewish Sabbath (Friday at sundown to Saturday at sundown) and most Jewish holidays. But they're worth the wait; B&H is the gold standard by which other mail order firms are measured.

 

[skiguy]

If you go to Manhattan be sure to stop in at their Super Store....it's an electronic junkies version of Amsterdam

 

[darren]

B&H rocks. I ordered a lens on a wednesday night (which is Thurs AM East coast time) and it arrived at my house here in Hawaii on Friday morning. I only paid $4 extra for the "2 day air shipping" over the price for "5-7 day ground shipping". Well, 1) how do you ground ship something to hawaii? and 2) I figured the 2 day air to Hawaii would probably actually take 3 or 4 days. But it actually got here in 36 hours from time of order. That is unreal.

- darren

 

[KevCon223]

Yes, B&H gets My vote hands down.
B&H Photo


Kevin

 

[DougPaul]

Worth a read:

Avoiding scams when buying photo gear, by Bob Atkins http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/photo_stores_2006.html

Doug

 

[Chip]

thanks guys. I bought my S3 through B&H last year following a Metsky endorsement, no problems.

The "InterWeb" is certainly a mixed blessing.

 

[skiguy]

Worth a read:

Avoiding scams when buying photo gear, by Bob Atkins http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/photo_stores_2006.html

Doug

Thanks DP...good read!