Which online store

Carn · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Hi there guys and gals, just a quick ? for those of you who have made use of online photography stores.

A friend of mine will be coming over from the US early in Jan and is willing to help me out by bringing me a camera. I can get the 30D with the 17-85 lens for 35% cheaper from him than what I can source it locally for, so it is definately a great deal. Having browsed around it would seem that B & H Photo offer really good deals, just not sure if they are one of the better stores to deal with.

If anyone has had dealings with them please let me know how the service and everything was, or if there is someone else you would better recommend please let me know. I need to order and pay for it online and they will ship it to him. I live in South Africa btw hence my lack of knowledge regarding the best online stores in the US of A

TIA, much appreciated.

Tee Why · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

B&H is probably the largest camera store in the world. I personally like beachcamera.com for quick delivery and better prices. I've ordered a lot from both and they are both good. Check pricegrabber.com and resellerratings.com to check on the stores.

Back288 · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

B&H is great to do business with. I've purchased several lenses and other gear from them, and traded in old camera gear to them. Regarding the trade in, they offered me $220 for gear that the local camera shop offered $75. The only problem I ever had with them was one lens arrived with an issue (caused an error 99 on whichever body it was on), they handled the return and exchange for a new one very professionally and promptly. I've had no problems with them at all. Can't wait to save up enough for my next purchase from them.

coreypolis · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

B&H
Adoroma
KEH
Samys
Calumet Photo
Beach Camera
Budig.com
Buy.com
Frys.com
onecall.com

all great places. B&H is about the largest place there is.

If they aren't on that list, check www.resellerratings.com to view theri feedback from other shoppers.

FreshTapCoke · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Check shopzilla.com for price comparisons. I've purchased two of my lenses through there and saved a few hundred dollars that way.

prestigecamera.com has great prices but I've never ordered from there. My coworker has though and did not have any problems.

Resistoon · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

If you want a lifetime warranty go with Costco.com.

captainbk · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

I had great luck with Sigma4less.com

2new · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Another plug for B&H. I have purchased a ton of gear over the years, and never had a problem returning anything.

Michael

bauerman · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Always had GREAT experience with Beach Camera - highly recommended. I have also dealt a number of times with B&H - cannot go wrong with them either.

jcpoulin · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

I use B&H and adorama without any problems, both very helpful to deal with. Beach , I'm told, is also very respectable.

JulianL · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Another vote for B&H Photo. I've ordered most of my camera gear from them over the years and I've never had any problem with them whatsoever. I just bought my Canon 30D and 580EX Speedlight from them about a month ago.

Can't recommend them highly enough.

guitarman3 · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Maybe this is the exception but I'd look out for Adorama.. They tried to sell me used screen calibration software for the price of new. When the program wouldn't install due to excessive scratches on the disc, I emailed Adorama and never got a response from them. Luckily I had put the order in through Amazon and they refunded my money. I won't buy from them in the future.

sapearl · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Another tip of the hat to B&H - great to do business with over the years. KEH is also right up there.....been an excellent source for some of my used Hasselblad gear. - Stu

ScottE · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

Ordering from Canada, I usually use B&H, but sometimes use Adorama if B&H is out of stock, does not carry what I want or has a higher price. I always check both before ordering.

2276 · 27th of November 2006 (Mon)

I have had great luck with www.beachcamera.com Just understand their return policy. I use www.bizrate.com to check up on online stores before making a purchase.

I haven't used them but I hear that B&H and Buydig are good as well.

Best of luck to you!
-Joshua

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#1
Carn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jhb, South Africa Posts: 20 IMAGE EDITING OK	Which online store Hi there guys and gals, just a quick ? for those of you who have made use of online photography stores. A friend of mine will be coming over from the US early in Jan and is willing to help me out by bringing me a camera. I can get the 30D with the 17-85 lens for 35% cheaper from him than what I can source it locally for, so it is definately a great deal. Having browsed around it would seem that B & H Photo offer really good deals, just not sure if they are one of the better stores to deal with. If anyone has had dealings with them please let me know how the service and everything was, or if there is someone else you would better recommend please let me know. I need to order and pay for it online and they will ship it to him. I live in South Africa btw hence my lack of knowledge regarding the best online stores in the US of A TIA, much appreciated.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#2
Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,579	Re: Which online store B&H is probably the largest camera store in the world. I personally like beachcamera.com for quick delivery and better prices. I've ordered a lot from both and they are both good. Check pricegrabber.com and resellerratings.com to check on the stores. __________________ Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#3
Back288 Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,331 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which online store B&H is great to do business with. I've purchased several lenses and other gear from them, and traded in old camera gear to them. Regarding the trade in, they offered me $220 for gear that the local camera shop offered $75. The only problem I ever had with them was one lens arrived with an issue (caused an error 99 on whichever body it was on), they handled the return and exchange for a new one very professionally and promptly. I've had no problems with them at all. Can't wait to save up enough for my next purchase from them. __________________ Mike My Gear

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#4
coreypolis User is banned from forums Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mercer Island, WA Posts: 6,793 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which online store B&H Adoroma KEH Samys Calumet Photo Beach Camera Budig.com Buy.com Frys.com onecall.com all great places. B&H is about the largest place there is. If they aren't on that list, check www.resellerratings.com to view theri feedback from other shoppers.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#5
FreshTapCoke Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 32 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which online store Check shopzilla.com for price comparisons. I've purchased two of my lenses through there and saved a few hundred dollars that way. prestigecamera.com has great prices but I've never ordered from there. My coworker has though and did not have any problems.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#6
Resistoon Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 80	Re: Which online store If you want a lifetime warranty go with Costco.com.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#7
captainbk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Coast of Florida Posts: 89	Re: Which online store I had great luck with Sigma4less.com __________________ Captain Chip "The secrecy of my job prevents me from knowing what I am doing" EOS 30d, Sigma 18-200, Sigma 50 Macro, Sigma 135-400 APO, Sigma EF 500 dg Flash, Domke FX-1B bag, Lowepro Toploader 65. (Non-Canon: Fuji S7000, Vivitar 283, 2x Fuji A203 P&S) Flashtrax 40GB

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#8
2new Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 284	Re: Which online store Another plug for B&H. I have purchased a ton of gear over the years, and never had a problem returning anything. Michael __________________ Michael Cassidy www.mCassidy.com

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#9
bauerman discount on value meals Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Idaho! Posts: 3,356	Re: Which online store Always had GREAT experience with Beach Camera - highly recommended. I have also dealt a number of times with B&H - cannot go wrong with them either.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#10
jcpoulin Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,288 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which online store I use B&H and adorama without any problems, both very helpful to deal with. Beach , I'm told, is also very respectable. __________________ 1DX , 5D2, 7D,16-35, 24-70 2.8II, 2.8L II, ,[/color] 70-200 f2.8LII IS, 300 f2.8L IS, 100-400L, Canon 100 2.8 macro, Canon 1.4X, 580ex, AB800X4 Canon CPS Member, PPA www.capturingtimephotography.net

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#11
JulianL Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 215	Re: Which online store Another vote for B&H Photo. I've ordered most of my camera gear from them over the years and I've never had any problem with them whatsoever. I just bought my Canon 30D and 580EX Speedlight from them about a month ago. Can't recommend them highly enough. __________________ Canon 30D w/BGE2 Canon 50mm f/1.4 Canon 17-40mm f/4L Canon 70-200mm f/4L Canon 580EX Speedlight

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#12
guitarman3 Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,052 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which online store Maybe this is the exception but I'd look out for Adorama.. They tried to sell me used screen calibration software for the price of new. When the program wouldn't install due to excessive scratches on the disc, I emailed Adorama and never got a response from them. Luckily I had put the order in through Amazon and they refunded my money. I won't buy from them in the future. __________________ Dennis 40D and grip, black XT, EF 17-40L, EF 50mm 1.8 II, Canon 100-400L, Canon 1.4X, Sigma 1.4x TC, Canon 580EX, Canon RC-1 Remote, Stofen Omni Bounce, Manfrotto 681B w/ 486RC; 3021BPro w/ 488RC http://dsdphotos.zenfolio.com

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#13
sapearl emailed Tim some prozac Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 14,306 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Which online store Another tip of the hat to B&H - great to do business with over the years. KEH is also right up there.....been an excellent source for some of my used Hasselblad gear. - Stu __________________ GEAR LIST MY WEBSITE - MY GALLERIES - MY BLOG Artists Archives of the Western Reserve - Board Last edited by sapearl : 27th of November 2006 (Mon) at 13:49.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#14
ScottE Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kelowna, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Which online store Ordering from Canada, I usually use B&H, but sometimes use Adorama if B&H is out of stock, does not carry what I want or has a higher price. I always check both before ordering.

27th of November 2006 (Mon)	#15
2276 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23	Re: Which online store I have had great luck with www.beachcamera.com Just understand their return policy. I use www.bizrate.com to check up on online stores before making a purchase. I haven't used them but I hear that B&H and Buydig are good as well. Best of luck to you! -Joshua __________________ Canon 40d / Canon XT / Tamron 17-50mm 2.8f / Tamron 28-300mm 3.5f / Canon 580EX Speedlight / Canon 430 Speellight / Canon ST-E2 (Speedlite transmitter)

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