And no, I'm not talking about me, but it would apply...  No, I'm talking about www.cameraaddict.com.  I just had my first dealing with them, and let's just say I was less than impressed.  I should have done my research before jumping in and ordering with them. 

 

I ordered a new Canon 40D DSLR.  I was excited because of the low price this place had.  That was my first mistake.  The next day, I got an email saying "we couldn't process your order because of verification issues," and then had a number for me to call.  So, I called the number.  "Verfication issues" should be called "we want to rape you by throwing in some overpriced accessories you just absolutely 'need' with your new camera."  Yeah, the price jumped about $600 for items I can get at Best Buy for about $150.  And then an extra $150 magically appeared out of nowhere making the total nearly $2000.  Yeah, not good. 

 

So, I decided to cancel.  I sent emails to two different addresses, no replies.  I spent close to 3 hours on the phone attempting to contact someone at this fine establishment who could help me cancel my order.  Most of the time, when I actually got taken off of hold and talked to someone, the common response was, "oh, I can't access your information, I'll have to transfer you to..." at which time I'd go back on hold for another half-hour.  I finally got it cancelled and will never go back to their site again.  I would recommend the rest of you avoid them as well.

 
   

 


 
 
hokay on
Re: Camera Addict
try bandphphoto (they are american, and great)
darklight20 on
Re: Camera Addict
I also know that B&H (www.bhphotovideo.com) are really good, too.
ToplessBlogger on
Re: Camera Addict
Is that who you're going to use now?  It seems that everyone who had something negative to say about CA had something positive to say about B&H so I'd say they're a great choice.  I also remember a lot of positive feedback for adorama.com too.  And again, I'll personally recommend buydig.com.  I used them and was very impressed.  Good prices, no "verification" phone calls, and the delivery speed was incredible - less than 48 hours.  
tootboy on
Re: Camera Addict
of course B&H is good.  It's located in New York City and it's run by Jews! 
Of course I'll recommend buydig myself.
 
 
I'm glad you were able to
ToplessBlogger on
Re: Camera Addict
Are you asking me if I ever read your camera story?  Didn't we just talk about it yesterday?
tootboy on
Re: Camera Addict
hey, lay off me lady!
ToplessBlogger on
Re: Camera Addict
Shut it, bitch!
tootboy on
Re: Camera Addict
you really want to start something?  huh!?  c'mon!
darklight20 on
Re: Camera Addict
Haha, well, apparently Camera Addict is in New York as well, but I guess they're lacking the management.

 

I skimmed it briefly the other day when Topless sent me a link to it.  Sounds like a pretty similar situation.

tootboy on
Re: Camera Addict
i know where cameraaddict is found.  since you last spoke to them, they have probably moved...
darklight20 on
Re: Camera Addict
Yeah, I'm looking at using B&H.  I know for a fact they're good, and thanks to Canon offering a $200 instant rebate right now, it's only about $15 more than the price that CA had.  Can't beat that.  I've heard of adorama, too, but I don't know much about them.
tootboy on
Re: Camera Addict
i think hokay just made a small typo  bandhphoto and b&h are the same place. 
darklight20 on
Re: Camera Addict
Good call.  I knew the name looked familiar, but I guess the extra "p" threw me off.  It's been a long week...
hokay on
Re: Camera Addict
I meant B&H

 
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