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Apr 11, 2009 22:07 |  #1

http://www.closeoutgen​ius.com/prodshelf.asp?​dept_id=10013 (external link)

all of the prices here seem way to cheap, has anyone had any experince with them? looking at the 5d, less than 800,
a 100-400 l lens with is for under a grand?
kit prices are low also.
too good to be true?

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Apr 11, 2009 22:11 |  #2

http://www.resellerrat​ings.com/store/Closeou​t_Genius (external link)


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Apr 11, 2009 22:12 |  #3

It's always always always always too good to be true. Honestly, it's ALWAYS a scam. This place is no exception:

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Apr 11, 2009 22:17 |  #4

thanks, was sure it was a scam but man the prices are good.
oh well back to dreaming about a 5d again.
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Apr 11, 2009 22:46 as a reply to  @ viktor061's post |  #5

I thought I give it a try just for kicks and used papal 1 time use credit card to be safe and ordered a 70-300 is usm lens and got a call trying to up sell and substitute a cheaper lens for same price. When I would not bite they said lens on back order. I canceled the order right a way. So Run, stay away.




  
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Apr 12, 2009 11:13 |  #6

viktor061 wrote in post #7712613 (external link)
thanks, was sure it was a scam but man the prices are good.
oh well back to dreaming about a 5d again.
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That's funny!:lol::lol:


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viktor061 wrote in post #7712613 (external link)
thanks, was sure it was a scam but man the prices are good.
oh well back to dreaming about a 5d again.
Viktor

The prices aren't good because according to everyone that rated them on resellerratings said they try to upsell everything. Batteries, chargers, memory - all about 5-10 times normal market prices. They won't sell you the camera without handing them wads of cash.


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Apr 14, 2009 17:17 |  #8

well at least 1 person got my sense of humour.

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Apr 14, 2009 18:15 |  #9

how do scammers like these stay around? There must be some way to put these crooks in jail.


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