Amvona - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

12/11/2005 04:41:17 PM · #1

I saw a couple of posts where Amvona.com is mentioned, but I'd like to start a thread specifically for the company - who's dealt with them on a regular basis? How is it? I have seen MEGA deals lately with them and I wanted to check. They seem "too good to be true" but 99.8 after 30,000 reviews on ebay is damned good AND dpc'ers seemed to be 100% so far on them.

Thanks!
Matt

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

12/11/2005 04:51:33 PM · #2

I use Amvona muslins. The look great, are thick so light doesn't pass through, they ship fast and yes, about 1/3 the price of most BG providers. I also noticed some great sales going on there. Specifically rolls of paper were $45 and now around $29.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

12/11/2005 04:52:33 PM · #3

I'm winning a softbox for under a dollar. LOTS of light modifiers with no reserve for like $5.00??? I am glad you have had good luck with them - if they actually send my stuff at $1.00 plus $10 postage, I will definitely use them for lots of stuff!

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

12/11/2005 04:54:07 PM · #4

The quality is okay. I bouth a few c-stands from them, but had to replace the heads with matthews. I also bought a background stand from them. It's comparable to the Calumet version.

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 16:54:22.

12/11/2005 04:57:02 PM · #5

Not bad - so if I get a softbox for $1, that's ok? lol Even if I go thru one a month! Shew. haha

I saw several of their other auctions ended at $0.25 and they got positive feedback so ... here's hoping!

I'll snipe the heck out of these amvona products if you guys are saying a) they ship them to you and b) they don't send you toys - it's real stuff. :)

M

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/11/2005 04:57:31 PM · #6

Was shipping slow for you guys?

Canon EOS-20D

12/11/2005 05:03:10 PM · #7

Buy me some, too. kthx!

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/11/2005 05:06:12 PM · #8

haha I won!
Total $10.24 for a new softbox! Wow. If I get this, I'll be fairly impressed.

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

12/11/2005 05:10:36 PM · #9

I have lotsa stuff from Amvona's Ebay store.
- cabon fiber tripod
- tripod head
- Heavy duty support system
- 2 muslins
- 2 oval reflectors
- reflector support (had to return it but they shipped a new one right away and paid my shipping)
- and a 31" lightbox tent which is great!

And I know that DrJones bought a heavy duty boom from them and is very happy.

Quality/price = excellent value!!

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 17:16:00.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/11/2005 05:11:52 PM · #10

Why would they have no reserve on stuff and sell softboxes for like $1 tho? I'm HAPPY just confused. lol

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

12/11/2005 05:14:13 PM · #11

Originally posted by mavrik:

Why would they have no reserve on stuff and sell softboxes for like $1 tho? I'm HAPPY just confused. lol

I got some stuff reallllly cheap as well and I was a sceptic at first but the product did come and was new. :-)

Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED Zuiko Digital

12/11/2005 05:16:43 PM · #12

Awesome! I can't wait to get my stuff now! If it comes, I'm getting more for sure! I see a professional tripod for $0.25 on there now 45 mins left...

twm122

Olympus E-3

12/11/2005 05:20:44 PM · #13

I have their heavy duty light stands and umbrellasoft softboxes as well as a few other items, probably about 10 or so. Shipping take longer than a week, so I guess compared to others they can seem slow. The products are excellent though. I have been very pleased. Just bought a reflector arm from them.

They list so many items with out reserve prices because they deal in volume, kind of like Walmart, their prices are lower because they sell so much. It doesn't alway mean sub par quality. Just my opinion.

mesmeraj

12/11/2005 05:30:50 PM · #14

yu can do my xmas shopping there matt i don't mind, no really, its the thought, not the price that counts :)

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

12/11/2005 05:45:08 PM · #15

I haven't bought from any of their ebay auctions, only directly from their site (amvona.com). I might be mistaken, but I think the cheaper/less saleable items go to the ebay store.

Apple iPhone

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

12/11/2005 06:09:46 PM · #16

i've gotten a few things from Amvona and have no complaints!

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

12/11/2005 06:10:43 PM · #17

This is all great news! They have things go for SO cheap - I'd be silly NOT to spend my money that way if it's going to work out! Backgrounds for like $10.00 for $250 backgrounds? Uhyeah!

Beach_mel

Nikon D70s

12/11/2005 06:16:08 PM · #18

I've gotten quite a few things from them, always happy but the shipping was a slow and no real discounts for multiple items etc. But still a great source. I did find a much cheaper source for reflectors though, charged actual shipping, not inflated.

HTH

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

12/11/2005 06:17:22 PM · #19

Originally posted by Beach_mel:

Really? How much would you pay for a reflector, just curious? I don't know what the going rate is. :)

Beach_mel

Nikon D70s

12/11/2005 08:19:29 PM · #20

Well when I was shopping for reflectors, I did find a few very cheap sale prices or buy it nows, but they were smoking crack about the shipping charges. Wanted to clarify I bought from The Ebay Amvona.

I ended up buying from this guy and the shipping was actual cost and lighting fast, I think I had them within 5 days from when I bought them.

Ebay

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 20:20:30.

loz1

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

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

12/12/2005 02:36:06 AM · #21

Shhh Matt. Don't give away all of our litle secrets lol People might out bid me on some of my deals haha

I already love them and my stuff isn't even paid for lol

Youe 0.25 sale is da bomb though. Wasn't the RRP $70+ or something? lol

tfaust

Canon EOS 80D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/12/2005 07:27:27 AM · #22

I have a tripod, backdrop stand and muslin from them - all great! No complaints whatsoever.