40" 5-in1 reflectors for $15 shipped

07/29/2010 03:09:10 PM · #52

Originally posted by jminso:

They offered me a full refund and I get to keep the reflector

Yeah same here after I refused the partial credit they first offered...... Have not seen a credit yet so see what happens. Would have preferred the right product actually :-/

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/29/2010 03:12:58 PM · #53

Perhaps my feedback was not negative enough. I left a rating of fair. I guess I should have used DPC voting rules on my feedback.

MinsoPhoto

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/29/2010 04:46:29 PM · #54

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Perhaps my feedback was not negative enough. I left a rating of fair. I guess I should have used DPC voting rules on my feedback.

I left fair feedback and stated that the item was wrong. Hmm... Anyway I received my refund today.

Zippy

Canon EOS-40D

07/29/2010 09:35:20 PM · #55

The 80cm reflector arrived today. I used the contact seller option to let them know I wasn't happy about receiving the wrong item. I said I would wait to leave feedback until they contacted me. We'll see what happens.

dswann

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/30/2010 05:59:10 PM · #56

Originally posted by jminso:

Originally posted by robs:
Yeah... They offered me $6 refund... some BS about changing suppliers. Just replied again more then suggesting that will not work.... It's decent value and seems an ok product but I cannot stand how they get away with this stuff, plus I don't have lot of use for a smaller one.

They offered me a full refund and I get to keep the reflector

Same here. Today at lunch I left negative feedback (1 star) for the vendor and spelled out in my comment what was advertised and what I actually received (same no name 80cm as everyone else). At 4pm I received an email from New Harbor offering a full refund while keeping the reflector in exchange for removing the feedback. Replied that as soon as I saw the credit to my account I would remove the feedback.

mycelium

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

07/30/2010 06:06:51 PM · #57

They offered me a $10 refund after I sent them an email but left no feedback. Hearing the stories in this thread, I've decided to play hardball and threatened to leave one-star feedback if they don't give me the full refund/keep reflectors deal.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

07/30/2010 06:31:45 PM · #58

So which one are we talking about that was not as advertised? I ordered the one from the OP's original link and I haven't even received it yet.

dswann

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/30/2010 06:54:05 PM · #59

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

So which one are we talking about that was not as advertised? I ordered the one from the OP's original link and I haven't even received it yet.

mine was from the OP's original link.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

07/30/2010 07:00:28 PM · #60

Originally posted by dswann:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
So which one are we talking about that was not as advertised? I ordered the one from the OP's original link and I haven't even received it yet.

mine was from the OP's original link.

Ok, thanks. Not sure why I haven't received mine yet. I'm going to jump on them about the bait/switch issue also if they sent me the smaller size.

07/30/2010 07:15:55 PM · #61

I'm beneath their notice. I haven't received a bribe to change my feedback yet.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

07/30/2010 08:44:21 PM · #62

Just saw the credit from amazon... EVERY email they say please don't leave negative feedback (I have never mentioned it)..... Have not left any yet but plan to see what is still advertised... If they have corrected as stated then prob similar to you guys but if it's still bait-n-switch will say that.

cdrice

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/30/2010 09:38:15 PM · #63

Yup, received the same no-name, smaller knock-off reflector in the mail today.

Left negative feedback, sent seller an email, registered a complaint with amazon, and filed a complaint with the New Jersey BBB against EShop, Inc. (Hey, if you bait-and-switch me, I don't hold back... It's obvious this isn't a one-time "whoops".) ;)

07/30/2010 11:32:31 PM · #64

Just got my bribe in the E-mail. 100% refund to change my feedback. For a $15 item? If they have corrected the product description I will update my feedback. If not, I think future purchasers need to know it's not as advertised.

Added: Just checked the link Scalvert posted on the original item and something has changed. The reflector is now shown as being sold directly by Amazon (not New Harbor) for $29.99. I know it's the same item as right above it is a blurb telling me I previously ordered this product a few days ago. I suspect that they have gotten enough negative feedback for Amazon to step in.

Message edited by author 2010-07-30 23:38:12.

chromeydome

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/30/2010 11:51:28 PM · #65

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

I agree--at the start, not only the original link, but a couple others there were New Harbor, for low prices. Don't see any New Harbor links now..... Guess they had a lot of inventory to unload. Probably less than 10% of folks complain, request refund, so they likely consider it worth the risk. I'm kinda pissed about it because I sent that link to several friends--the original link happened to be a Wescott reflector that I myself had purchased a year before (even had the "you ordered this item.." tag at the top. So I sent the link to friends stating that I had bought this exact item for 30 bucks w/o shipping a year ago, now it was on sale for 8.99, 15 bucks shipped, and recommended the product.

So I had to email them all back and tell them about the probable bait and switch, how to go about getting a refund via feedback, etc. The stupid part of it all is that the item New Harbor actually ships is a good deal at $8.99, and if they had only accurately represented it, no biggie and still a good value.

Message edited by author 2010-07-30 23:51:58.

07/31/2010 12:02:54 AM · #66

Originally posted by chromeydome:

The stupid part of it all is that the item New Harbor actually ships is a good deal at $8.99, and if they had only accurately represented it, no biggie and still a good value.

Agreed. I would likely buy another one if the seller had been upfront about what it was. I'm sure I can find another seller offering it and advertising it for what it is.

I sent them a response declining their generous offer. My seller feedback will stand. I probably need to update my feedback on the item itself to show that I bought it from a third party.

Message edited by author 2010-07-31 00:04:28.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

07/31/2010 12:05:27 AM · #67

Originally posted by chromeydome:

I'm kinda pissed about it because I sent that link to several friends...

Same here (obviously) even though I didn't order one myself. It makes me hesitant to post other deals, like this [probably mediocre quality] 13-in-1 card reader for 89Â¢ shipped.

I noticed that DealMac listed New Harbor again two days ago, but this time with a corrected 43" generic reflector for $9 plus S&H. That's actually a better deal unless those people get bait-and-switched to Wescott reflectors. ;-)

chromeydome

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/31/2010 12:28:40 AM · #68

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by chromeydome:
I'm kinda pissed about it because I sent that link to several friends...

Same here (obviously) even though I didn't order one myself. It makes me hesitant to post other deals, like this [probably mediocre quality] 13-in-1 card reader for 89Â¢ shipped.

I noticed that DealMac listed New Harbor again two days ago, but this time with a corrected 43" generic reflector for $9 plus S&H. That's actually a better deal unless those people get bait-and-switched to Wescott reflectors. ;-)

Probably people will get a 1.3 in 1 card reader..... :-)

photodude

07/31/2010 06:49:39 AM · #69

I did the "cheaper shipping" link from above This One (I think the price is now a dollar higher). It came in a few days and I just measured it - 42" close enough (that would be within tolerances at a Chinese slave factory). The quality seems to be good. Not sure what happened to some of you but Shannon don't stop posting stuff like this.

mycelium

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/01/2010 02:45:09 PM · #70

Just got notification of a full refund on the incorrectly advertised reflectors. Although getting essentially bait-and-switched isn't very cool, it's nice that New Harbor had the decency to clean up after itself.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/01/2010 07:01:46 PM · #71

Originally posted by chromeydome:

Probably people will get a 1.3 in 1 card reader..... :-)

Well, that coupon expired already, but they have tons of cheap junk -- I ended up ordering a $5 model which will also handle CF cards so I can use it for

Isaac's A80 camera in addition to mine, which uses SD cards. I've been looking for a cheap card reader to carry with my laptop. I just hope I don't need an "extension cord" to get it plugged in.

I also got some cheap ($4/100) CD/DVD envelopes (white, clear window) ... 50% recycled paper ...

I'm most impressed with these folks by the number of products which qualify for free (albeit literally by slow boat from China) shipping. I'm continually frustrated by e-commerce situations where the shipping costs more than the product ... :-(

We shall see if I remain impressed after/if the products arrive ...

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/01/2010 07:16:34 PM · #72

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I'm most impressed with these folks by the number of products which qualify for free (albeit literally by slow boat from China) shipping. I'm continually frustrated by e-commerce situations where the shipping costs more than the product ... :-(

I've seen these guys offer products for 29Â¢ with free shipping. Figure that one out! :-/

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/01/2010 07:47:58 PM · #73

Originally posted by scalvert:

I've seen these guys offer products for 29Â¢ with free shipping. Figure that one out! :-/

I'm guessing they picked up 50,000 "surplus" or discontinued units for 5Â¢, and use them as loss-leaders to get us to order other stuff from them ... like I ordered a different (more expensive) unit than I went there for, and something else besides ... :-)

Message edited by author 2010-08-01 20:13:09.

Alicia

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

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

08/01/2010 08:10:17 PM · #74

It's reflector heaven. Just got one, too!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III