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 07/18/2006 08:36:05 PM · #1
In searching the web, I found the price range for a 30D body to be $700-$1400. That's a huge range. On Froogle, there are only 2 listed for under $800. One is from "Royalcamera" and the other from "Camera City". That price seems suspicious.

What is reasonable?
 07/18/2006 08:37:13 PM · #2
I paid $1300 for just the body about 2 months ago.

Thinking of joining the 30D ranks?

Message edited by author 2006-07-18 21:04:50.
 07/18/2006 08:40:21 PM · #3
Originally posted by rex:
I paid $1300 for just the body about 2 months ago.

Thinking of joinging the 30D ranks?

Yes, I'm sneaking thinking about it. ;-)

$1300, huh? I am curious why they are being offered at much less than that although no place that seems reputable...
 07/18/2006 08:43:36 PM · #4
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

...although no place that seems reputable...
I believe you have answered your own question, Ken!
You'll find that the "too low to be believed" stores try to sell you back what was supposed to be in the box, among other wonderful tactics.

Edit...

Ratings for Royal camera

I think this is Camera City you are referring to.

I think three times about buying from any e-tailer that has a rating lower than about 7.0; when you have ratings in the sero-point-something range, these are pure scam outfits. Run away very fast.

Message edited by author 2006-07-18 20:48:40.
 07/18/2006 08:48:02 PM · #5
when i was checking prices on my 20 some of the very low prices were on factory refurbished bodys but you had to read everything carefully to find that out. i got my 20 at b@h cause i didn;t want to have to worry.
 07/18/2006 08:51:08 PM · #6
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

...although no place that seems reputable...
I believe you have answered your own question, Ken!
You'll find that the "too low to be believed" stores try to sell you back what was supposed to be in the box, among other wonderful tactics.

I am really hoping to pick one up for under $800. Don't burst my bubble here, kirbic. ;-)

I am aware of the practices of trying to add things to your order, etc., but (and this has probably been addressed in the past), if I use a credit card and I end up not getting what I paid for, I will dispute the charge with my credit card company. I've done it before and it has worked out to my advantage.

On the other hand, I certainly don't need the hassles right now. Any other thoughts? Anyone know the cheapest you can get one from a reliable source?

edit: just saw your edit Kirbic - thanks. looking into that....

Message edited by author 2006-07-18 20:51:53.
 07/18/2006 08:54:08 PM · #7
Stay away from these places...NOT worth the hassle of them scamming your credit card number...Don't do it...If it looks too good to be true RUN AWAY!!!!!
 07/18/2006 08:59:00 PM · #8
Ken

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=428275
 07/18/2006 08:59:30 PM · #9
The chances of you receiving a camera from a store where you paid $600 less than a reputable place like B&H are about as good as you just sending me the $800 and waiting out by your mailbox.* Don't waste your time. If you're looking for that big of a price difference, look for used. FredMiranda.com is a good place for that.

*Feel free to PM me for my address.
 07/18/2006 09:00:22 PM · #10
Originally posted by kirbic:
Ratings for Royal camera

I think this is Camera City you are referring to.

I think three times about buying from any e-tailer that has a rating lower than about 7.0; when you have ratings in the sero-point-something range, these are pure scam outfits. Run away very fast.

Yikes! They might actually be the same storefront. I am wondering why nobody burns their village or the NY Attorney General doesn't shut them down.

Oh well. Looks like my impulse has subsided anyway. :( Hopefully the price will drop to under $1k soon.

Thanks folks.
07/18/2006 09:01:15 PM · #11
Originally posted by mk:
The chances of you receiving a camera from a store where you paid $600 less than a reputable place like B&H are about as good as you just sending me the $800 and waiting out by your mailbox.* Don't waste your time. If you're looking for that big of a price difference, look for used. FredMiranda.com is a good place for that.

*Feel free to PM me for my address.

Thanks MK. Check's in the mail. I'll be out by my mailbox....
 07/18/2006 09:05:08 PM · #12
Originally posted by rex:
Ken
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=428275

THanks Rex. I did see that the other day - maybe that's where this bug got planted in my head. I only want the body though. I suppose I could buy all that stuff and try to part out what I don't want. ...but those things always turn out bad for me.

I better sleep on it.
 07/18/2006 09:07:36 PM · #13
well body only I would pay the extra and go with B & H.
 07/18/2006 09:19:52 PM · #14
Oh you wanted a manual with that..... and software..... and a camera strap... Answer yes and....Oh, I'm sorry they are out of stock and will be slightly higher. A gift horse can sometimes have sharp hooves :-)), just buy from B&H or Androma or Buydig or FM B&S or somewhere else that has a decent rating.
 07/18/2006 09:25:06 PM · #15
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:


I better sleep on it.


Nah. Just order it. You will love it. I guarantee it. Worth every penny to get it from a reputable dealer with a proven track record, too.
 07/25/2006 10:31:08 AM · #16
I was stupid and didn't buy from the factory because I wanted it a month earlier... I paid around 1280. I could have gotten it for around 1150 from the factory with the employee discount...

That's probably pretty close to the bottom limit on price that you will find anywhere for the body only for a good while.

If I wanted to get it from the factory, it would have cost me around an extra 40 bucks US on train fair and a bit more for bus/taxi and it probably would have taken an entire day.

Bleh. Either way, I made sure that I spent the full amount and did not buy the grey market one.

I will be moving a lot closer to the factory in a month or so and around that time will probably pick up a 50mm f/1.4 from them.

Message edited by author 2006-07-25 10:31:54.
 07/25/2006 10:33:55 AM · #17
//www.shopcartusa.com/Product/1234B004/Electronics~Cameras~Digital_Cameras/Canon_EOS_30D/PT_Y/?ic_campID=98

From what I found
 07/25/2006 10:34:51 AM · #18
Just got my 30D yesterday. Was $1174 from Dell including shipping. :)
 07/25/2006 10:44:39 AM · #19
Originally posted by idnic:
Just got my 30D yesterday. Was $1174 from Dell including shipping. :)


I think Cindi is excited about her new camera!
 07/25/2006 10:48:52 AM · #20
Originally posted by scarbrd:
I think Cindi is excited about her new camera!


nod nod nod nod -- and Ken is jealous! :P
 07/25/2006 10:54:15 AM · #21
Outside of the now-expired deal at Dell, the best price I know of (with a reasonable certainty of actually getting the camera) is $1250 at NewEgg with a free 1Gb 80X CF card. You can get one for a little less at ibuydigital, but they're less reliable and generally charge much more for shipping.
 07/25/2006 11:10:41 AM · #22
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