Anyone ever make a deal with Calumetphoto.com???

ianssln · 11th of April 2006 (Tue)

Hello, and good day. I am looking to get the Calumet Travelite 2250 w/s Three head Studio pack with LiteLink.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CE1465/ESP.html

Calumet has it listed for $1999 + tax in CA, + Shipping. Anyone ever had any success trying to work a deal. If so, how might I go about trying? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Ian

vixeh · 11th of April 2006 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by ianssln

Hello, and good day. I am looking to get the Calumet Travelite 2250 w/s Three head Studio pack with LiteLink.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CE1465/ESP.html

Calumet has it listed for $1999 + tax in CA, + Shipping. Anyone ever had any success trying to work a deal. If so, how might I go about trying? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Ian

I'm not a fan of Calumet. They're the priciest shop in my hometown, they're unwilling to budge on their prices. Not to mention the know-it-all attitudes of their staff.

Gaylord H · 11th of April 2006 (Tue)

I don't think they deal--they don't have to. In regards to the "know-it-all attitude. They DO know a LOT and this is tremendously helpful. Ask them questions they give knowledgable answers. I am waiting for a genuine need and I will be purchasing the 3 light kit myself. Obviously a good step from the local favs --"Bees".

chris d · 11th of April 2006 (Tue)

I bought a tripod and head from them on line a few months ago. They were shipped immediately and arrived in perfect condition. Couldn't ask for more.

Chris

chtgrubbs · 12th of April 2006 (Wed)

They are a professional photo dealer and probably don't deal unless you are planning to outfit a big studio and have a couple hundred grand to spend.

claudermilk · 12th of April 2006 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by vixeh

I'm not a fan of Calumet. They're the priciest shop in my hometown, they're unwilling to budge on their prices. Not to mention the know-it-all attitudes of their staff.

I've run into the attitude there also. At least at Cal's they're nice when they bend you over.

At Pro Photo not only are they nice & knowledgeable, but the prices can be pretty good too.

From looking around & usingthe borrows Travelite 1400 setup, it seems that the Calumets are just rebaged variations of Bowens (look a lot like the Esprit line). Good lights though.

mbze430 · 12th of April 2006 (Wed)

I used to go to Calumet till my Kathy girl left for the San Diego store....

Gaylord H · 19th of April 2006 (Wed)

Yes, they are a professional dealer. They are located smack in the middle of Los Angeles' photo studio district. If I am going to buy professional equipment--I want professional advise. I could care less about attitude as long as I get accurate information I can use to make a good decision.

HeyLeeMR2 · 19th of April 2006 (Wed)

The TWO calumet photos here are amazing and their staffs are very VERY helpful. No attitude at all.

jjonsalt · 19th of April 2006 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by Gaylord H

I could care less about attitude...

Just wondering, how much less could you care?

eeyore2 · 22nd of April 2006 (Sat)

Suprised to hear this, over here in England my local Calumet are very helpful, very knowledgable, and the only attitude they have is a "can do" one ! ok they aren't the cheapest in town but you gets what you pays for

Pinto · 22nd of April 2006 (Sat)

I've bought several thousand dollars worth of equipment from the San Diego store and yes, they can move some on price. It doesn't cost anything to ask.

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Gaylord H Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 138 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone ever make a deal with Calumetphoto.com??? I don't think they deal--they don't have to. In regards to the "know-it-all attitude. They DO know a LOT and this is tremendously helpful. Ask them questions they give knowledgable answers. I am waiting for a genuine need and I will be purchasing the 3 light kit myself. Obviously a good step from the local favs --"Bees". __________________ Canon 20D\|24-70 2.8 L\|10-22 3.5-4.5 EF-S with Heliopane UV filter\|70-200 2.8 IS L\|1.4 telextender, SanDisk Extreme and Ultra II 1 Gig CF cards Lowepro Micro trekker 200 www.studioyeahyeah.com

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chris d Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 67	Re: Anyone ever make a deal with Calumetphoto.com??? I bought a tripod and head from them on line a few months ago. They were shipped immediately and arrived in perfect condition. Couldn't ask for more. Chris

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Gaylord H Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 138 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Anyone ever make a deal with Calumetphoto.com??? Yes, they are a professional dealer. They are located smack in the middle of Los Angeles' photo studio district. If I am going to buy professional equipment--I want professional advise. I could care less about attitude as long as I get accurate information I can use to make a good decision. __________________ Canon 20D\|24-70 2.8 L\|10-22 3.5-4.5 EF-S with Heliopane UV filter\|70-200 2.8 IS L\|1.4 telextender, SanDisk Extreme and Ultra II 1 Gig CF cards Lowepro Micro trekker 200 www.studioyeahyeah.com

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HeyLeeMR2 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247	Re: Anyone ever make a deal with Calumetphoto.com??? The TWO calumet photos here are amazing and their staffs are very VERY helpful. No attitude at all.

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eeyore2 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 55	Re: Anyone ever make a deal with Calumetphoto.com??? Suprised to hear this, over here in England my local Calumet are very helpful, very knowledgable, and the only attitude they have is a "can do" one ! ok they aren't the cheapest in town but you gets what you pays for

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