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Originally Posted by riha
I have noticed that it is very common in USA to have to place an deposit when you preorder an camera, that is not the case is sweden ,at least not in the bigger shops.
IS there any reason for this? Even if you cancel your order, the next person in queue will get it, so it will alsways be sold.
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Many local shops ask for this so they know you're serious and won't back out, then they can order accordingly from the camera manufacturer. Also, paying a deposit "should" give the person placing the deposit an advanced place in line over anyone simply asking to be put on a notification list. Others stores ask for your credit card info but won't charge you until your camera actually ships. Of course you can cancel anytime without penalty this way. Sometimes the actual cash deposit is not refundable.