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Sep 03, 2008 14:22 |  #1

Hi folks,
Just wondered if anyone on here had ever had any dealings with a company called simplyelectronics in the UK
http://www.simplyelect​ronics.net/ (external link)
There's a lens on there which is a real bargain and I need to be confident they are ok to buy from?
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Sep 03, 2008 14:27 |  #2

No entry on www.resellerratings.co​m (external link) but that's not to say they are safe. Remember if its too good to be true then it usually is. I think you should get some others who have shopped their safely before spending your money.


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Sep 03, 2008 14:31 |  #3

Which lens is it - have you considered buying from kerso here on this forum - his pricing is very competative.

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Sep 03, 2008 14:31 |  #4

I've seen their adverts on the TV. As far as I know, they're ok. A bit like Comet, although I've seen mixed reports.

run a google for "simply electronics review" and take a look at other people's experiences. If in doubt, pay with your credit card and issue a chargeback if you don't get your goods.

I can't advise one way or the other on the very quick search I did.


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Sep 03, 2008 14:57 |  #5

They're a HongKong based company and OK to deal with. All lenses are covered by international warranty so if there is a problem it will be covered in UK. I bought something from them but can't remember what it was. They used to sell on eBay but I gather they stopped because of the fees. (they still sell some things on eBay tho)

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Sep 03, 2008 15:20 as a reply to  @ evandavies's post |  #6

Their list of Canon lenses is pretty comprehensive. but the prices look fairly unimpressive. I'd stick with Warehouse Express or 7DayShop.com if I had to pay those prices, better the devil you know....


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Sep 03, 2008 15:49 |  #7

I ordered a 15mm fisheye from them which they refused to ship because of incorrect pricing on Amazon. After complaining they allowed me £100 discount which i put towards an order for a 85L. After many delays (again due to incorrect pricing) the 85L was delivered damaged. This was returned for full refund (less p&p) .Stick with Kerso.


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Sep 03, 2008 15:52 |  #8

Thanks for your feedback so far guys...

TeeJay wrote in post #6234067 (external link)
Which lens is it - have you considered buying from kerso here on this forum - his pricing is very competative.

TJ

@ TJ... it's this Canon one:
http://www.simplyelect​ronics.net/mainproduct​.php?pid=1331 (external link)

I'd already been advised to pm kerso so I did so about a few other bits and then found this and thought it was a very competitive price :eek:


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Sep 03, 2008 16:34 |  #9

Ian Kerr can definitely beat that price.


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Sep 06, 2008 02:32 |  #10

It seems that lens is £9.05 more through Flash Camera, for that little I would still opt to go for Kerso than Simply Electronics.


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Sep 06, 2008 10:25 |  #11

Thanks for the plug guys.
70-200mm F4 IS £639 & 10 postage away from Ebay. Payment details from kerso1123@msn.com (external link) Regards Ian.

Dork Knight wrote in post #6251693 (external link)
It seems that lens is £9.05 more through Flash Camera, for that little I would still opt to go for Kerso than Simply Electronics.




  
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Jul 20, 2009 08:10 as a reply to  @ kerso's post |  #12

I see this thread died last year. I've finally saved enough for the 17-55 2.8 IS and see Simply Electronics selling it at just under £700. Their price was about £30 more a couple of weeks ago.

Has anyone some recent experience please - and who/what is Kerso?




  
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Jul 21, 2009 06:46 |  #13

Kerso is a guy called Ian Kerr who sells camera gear through the forums and ebay.

He is a member on here so send him a PM and he will quote you a price. He buys the items in the US then ships to his sister in Fife who then sends them on.

All his items are covered by UK warranty and because they go via his sister there is no VAT to pay.

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Jul 21, 2009 07:38 |  #14

jim.holder wrote in post #8311001 (external link)
I see this thread died last year. I've finally saved enough for the 17-55 2.8 IS and see Simply Electronics selling it at just under £700. Their price was about £30 more a couple of weeks ago.

Has anyone some recent experience please - and who/what is Kerso?

Avoid Simply Electronics as they kept a mate of mine's money for a 50D for over 2 months when they told him it was in stock!!

They can only be dealt with via email. Ian Kerr (Kerso) is a member on here and Talk Photography and provides a top notch service (bought a 300mm f/2.8 L IS last year and a 500mm f/4 L IS this week)


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