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09/06/2008 12:25:36 AM · #1 |
Prestige Camera? They supposedly ave a 5 star rating, but I don't trust just that. Can anyone relate an actual experience buying a camera from them?
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09/06/2008 12:33:42 AM · #2 |
STAY AWAY!!! They are the same as broadway photo, a very big bait and switch company. Check resellerratings.com if you ever have questions, they have the majority of the big business sites.
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09/06/2008 12:35:16 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by ryand:
STAY AWAY!!! They are the same as broadway photo, a very big bait and switch company. Check resellerratings.com if you ever have questions, they have the majority of the big business sites. |
Thanks you...I suspected as much with the low price they are offering for the pre-order on the Canon 50D |
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09/06/2008 12:35:40 AM · #4 |
| Google " prestige camera review " and it'll pop up over and over how bad they are. I would stay away!!! Does not look good - I am not speaking from personal experience but from what is out there. One question to always ask is if the US Warranty is a MANUFACTURER's warranty (as in honored from Canon/Nikon/etc) or is it some shop they want to send it to. Grey market cameras will say US Warranty but in fact it is not from the manufacturer. Buyer beware! |
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09/06/2008 12:43:06 AM · #5 |
Also had a bad experience. They have ridiculously low prices, and when you go for it, there's always a problem, like you won't get your stuff for four months. I got a refund, but it was because I immediately turned into a pit bull and I think I scared the lady on the phone. lol
Message edited by author 2008-09-06 00:45:09. |
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09/06/2008 05:12:36 PM · #6 |
What about Calumet? Anyone have any bad experiences from them? I may just end up placing my order with B&H as I know and trust them, but I'm scoping out other trustworthy dealers as well. I'll be buying my Canon 50D as a pre order by the end of next week.
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09/06/2008 05:35:34 PM · #7 |
| I have purchased 2 big ticket items (40D and 400mm f/5.6) from One Call. Very excellent company plus they will finance 12 months no interest. |
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09/06/2008 05:40:06 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
What about Calumet? Anyone have any bad experiences from them? |
I bought a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II/III USM lens from a Calumet brick and mortar in Oak Brook, IL. No problems whatsoever. They were cheaper than the other local retailers < 15 miles from me in the NW Chicago suburbs. I can't speak to their online business. |
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09/06/2008 06:10:01 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
What about Calumet? Anyone have any bad experiences from them? I may just end up placing my order with B&H as I know and trust them, but I'm scoping out other trustworthy dealers as well. I'll be buying my Canon 50D as a pre order by the end of next week. |
Calumet in the UK is a very reputable seller, they use the same logo as the US so one would assume they are one and the same company. Not the cheapest but 100% trustworthy. |
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