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Douglas · 04-13-2009

I use Adorama pretty much exclusivly. Not because B&H or any of the other establishments have done anything to drive me away, but simply because they were the first place I used and I have never had a problem with them. Doesnt mean I wouldnt use someone like Amazon or B&H if they had the same item, only cheaper though. Im more loyal to my wallet then to a store =)

KarnyDoc · 04-13-2009

I'm not a fan of Amazon account a negative experience my first time ordering a couple of compact discs several years ago. Once I got through that - and I did get the CDs I ordered - I decided, given the grief I endured, "never again." My first time ordering from Amazon was also my last.

Of course, this is one man's opinion. YMMV.

Dieter Zakas
Burned Once, NJ

cadmium · 04-14-2009

Once again, if you order Amazon, you are probably not ordering through amazon. Make sure you know who you are buying from. Some amazon marketplace vendors are better than others.

swampler · 04-14-2009

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Originally Posted by cadmium

Once again, if you order Amazon, you are probably not ordering through amazon. Make sure you know who you are buying from. Some amazon marketplace vendors are better than others.

Amazon is good to tell you if it is through them or another vendor...you just have to pay attention to what you're doing.

trapman · 04-14-2009

Not mentioned, but certainly one to consider is MidWest Photo Exchange. They sometimes have stuff that B&H and Adorama don't, or they're out of stock/backordered. Got my LP-E6 batteries there for the 5D2. No one else had them! Not cheap, but when you need, you need! Also, MPX is the "official" vendor for the Strobist website. They have "specials" alot, re: Strobist-type gear.

cadmium · 04-14-2009

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Originally Posted by swampler

Amazon is good to tell you if it is through them or another vendor...you just have to pay attention to what you're doing.

They don't hide anything, but it's easy to miss that you are buying from a 3rd party too if you aren't careful. The nice thing if you can see who else is selling the product and choose them instead. Often Amazon will sell the same item for only a few dollars more, but with free or faster shipping.

roncgizmo · 04-16-2009

Stay away from Tristate.. The CS bites! and they send out returned gear with missing parts as new. Or at least they did with me.

eddie2197 · 04-22-2009

Cant beat B&H or Adorama for quick service, decent prices, reliability and knowledgeable sales people. I had one occasion to return a defective item to Adorama and it was a "painless" experience

photograham · 04-22-2009

I shop at Amazon or Adorama exclusively

DigiArtist23 · 04-26-2009

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Originally Posted by photograham

I shop at Amazon or Adorama exclusively

Same here. I really enjoy Adorama, they are the greatest

Brasco · 06-11-2009

I will throw in another vote for B&H and one for Amazon (direct). Calumet has also been a pleasure to deal with but I've only shopped the store not online.

transcape5 · 06-11-2009

I went to a local Calumet store today to look at a Canon lens and was pleasantly surprised that their price was rather competitive in comparison to some of the highly rated online places. They did not have it in stock though, and that was the bummer.

swampler · 06-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Brasco

Calumet has also been a pleasure to deal with but I've only shopped the store not online.

Their online store is good too. I got lights and my 50D from them.

~Emily~ · 06-28-2009

I like Wolf Camera because they never charge tax or shipping fees. I have also used Amazon, Adorama, and B&H and a few others I trust.

WolfCamera.com - Free Shipping & No Sales Tax on DIGITAL CAMERAS $100+

Briodan · 06-28-2009

Photo Pro - Online Digital Camera Store and Accessories Family owned and operated. Small town service, world wide influence. And no, I am not the owner.... but could be part owner for all that I have spent there.

brynodermatt · 06-29-2009

I'll jump on the bandwagon here and ask "Does anyone know if these places ship to Australia?".

A couple that I have tried let me get to the checkout before advising me that my order can't be shipped.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

henryp · 06-29-2009

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Originally Posted by ~Emily~

I like Wolf Camera ...

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Wolf_Camera

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Lily

Both my cameras and a couple of the lenses came from this company. I've been very satisfied with them.
Digital Foto Club Digital SLR Cameras Systems

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Digital_Foto_Club

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Originally Posted by brynodermatt

I'll jump on the bandwagon here and ask "Does anyone know if these places ship to Australia?".

B&H does.

Howard12 · 07-03-2009

Amaz0n is usually your best bet! One thing with Amazon is it's not always obvious whether you are buying from a 3rd party or Amazon directly.

~Emily~ · 07-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryp

Wolf Camera - wolfcamera.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

I have never had an issue with them.

swampler · 07-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by henryp

Wolf Camera - wolfcamera.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Emily~

I have never had an issue with them.

Didn't Wolf Camera file bankruptcy? If so, I would be very leery about buying from them going forward, regardless of past experience.

04-13-2009	#21
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04-13-2009	#22
KarnyDoc Vicuna Location: Randolph, NJ Posts: 120 CamelKarma: 122 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? I'm not a fan of Amazon account a negative experience my first time ordering a couple of compact discs several years ago. Once I got through that - and I did get the CDs I ordered - I decided, given the grief I endured, "never again." My first time ordering from Amazon was also my last. Of course, this is one man's opinion. YMMV. Dieter Zakas Burned Once, NJ

04-14-2009	#23
cadmium Guanaco Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 480 CamelKarma: 3859 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? Once again, if you order Amazon, you are probably not ordering through amazon. Make sure you know who you are buying from. Some amazon marketplace vendors are better than others.

04-14-2009	#25
trapman F1 Camel Posts: 3,127 CamelKarma: 4726 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? Not mentioned, but certainly one to consider is MidWest Photo Exchange. They sometimes have stuff that B&H and Adorama don't, or they're out of stock/backordered. Got my LP-E6 batteries there for the 5D2. No one else had them! Not cheap, but when you need, you need! Also, MPX is the "official" vendor for the Strobist website. They have "specials" alot, re: Strobist-type gear.

04-16-2009	#27
roncgizmo Guanaco Location: New Jersey Posts: 402 CamelKarma: 253 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? Stay away from Tristate.. The CS bites! and they send out returned gear with missing parts as new. Or at least they did with me.

04-22-2009	#28
eddie2197 Alpaca Posts: 1 CamelKarma: 10 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? Cant beat B&H or Adorama for quick service, decent prices, reliability and knowledgeable sales people. I had one occasion to return a defective item to Adorama and it was a "painless" experience
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04-22-2009	#29
photograham Vicuna Posts: 61 CamelKarma: 26 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? I shop at Amazon or Adorama exclusively

06-11-2009	#31
Brasco Vicuna Location: Algonquin IL Posts: 90 CamelKarma: 3715 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? I will throw in another vote for B&H and one for Amazon (direct). Calumet has also been a pleasure to deal with but I've only shopped the store not online.

06-11-2009	#32
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06-28-2009	#34
~Emily~ Vicuna Location: Antioch, TN Posts: 58 CamelKarma: 162 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? I like Wolf Camera because they never charge tax or shipping fees. I have also used Amazon, Adorama, and B&H and a few others I trust. WolfCamera.com - Free Shipping & No Sales Tax on DIGITAL CAMERAS $100+
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06-28-2009	#35
Briodan Vicuna Posts: 58 CamelKarma: 221 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? Photo Pro - Online Digital Camera Store and Accessories Family owned and operated. Small town service, world wide influence. And no, I am not the owner.... but could be part owner for all that I have spent there.
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06-29-2009	#36
brynodermatt Vicuna Location: Adelaide Posts: 50 CamelKarma: 372 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? I'll jump on the bandwagon here and ask "Does anyone know if these places ship to Australia?". A couple that I have tried let me get to the checkout before advising me that my order can't be shipped. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

07-03-2009	#38
Howard12 Alpaca Posts: 4 CamelKarma: 10 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Where is a good place to buy online? Amaz0n is usually your best bet! One thing with Amazon is it's not always obvious whether you are buying from a 3rd party or Amazon directly.
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