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Rachel ­ B
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Jul 12, 2009 10:23 |  #1

I checked on reseller ratings and they look good, but can anyone confirm that they are reputable and easy to work with. I plan on ordering this, with next day delivery 70-200 (external link) but before I do so I want to make sure I am not about to get ripped off. They seem to be the cheapest place.

B and H has them in stock too, and I know they are reputable but also 150 more expensive. are there any other reputable dealers that I am missing that may have this lens cheaper?

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Jul 12, 2009 10:25 |  #2

Check theimagingworld.com.



  
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Jul 12, 2009 11:58 |  #3

I think nearly everyone here who has the sigma 24-60mm F/2.8 (including myself) bought it from Cameta Camera. I can vouch for them; they're legit, and very good!

I also purchased a Nikon D80 from Cameta for my first DSLR before I switched to Canon.

note: I've only dealt with them through their ebay store, but insofar as that goes, everything was excellent.


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Jul 12, 2009 12:07 |  #4

looks like about to pull the trigger with cameta then, I called BandH to see if they price match and they said they can match some prices to physical stores but Cameta is not one of those places (even though it has a store front).

I did check out reseller ratings and they didnt have a lot of reviews so i figguredf that was a good sign as most people only review when bad things happen, there reviews are mainly good too.

I am just scared of spending this much money...

Imaging world looks good, but I want this lens as soon as possible, so I will consider them next time!


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Jul 12, 2009 12:29 |  #5

You need not worry. I bought my Rebel Xs with the 18-55mm IS Kits lens, 70-300mm IS Telephoto and a Sigma EX UWA 10-20 4-5.6 DC HSM, plus various filters from Cameta's store in Amityville, NY, and they are the real deal. A very reputable, knowledgeable and respected camera store here on Long Island, NY.




  
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Jul 12, 2009 14:15 as a reply to  @ skidzam's post |  #6

No problem

I have bought several items from Camerta Camera with no problems...


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Jul 12, 2009 18:04 as a reply to  @ RPCrowe's post |  #7

I buy from Cameta as well, they ship overseas and don't charge me extra since we live in a US Territory, I only pay US Shipping!!! And I always get my stuff really quickly and their customer service is polite and professional!




  
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Jul 12, 2009 19:35 as a reply to  @ RachelC1184's post |  #8

I've had great luck with them. Quick shipping, great service, a real pleasure to deal with.




  
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Jul 12, 2009 19:47 |  #9

I have bought from them before, they are really good people to work with.


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Jul 13, 2009 15:49 |  #10

I purchase from them in their Long Island brick and mortar store. Very professional and trustworthy.


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Jul 13, 2009 16:53 |  #11

No problem with Cameta either.. I have bought from them through Amazon and ebay.

I prefer Adorama or B&H, but there is nothing wrong with cameta

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Jul 13, 2009 16:55 |  #12

hmm, wonder if you could get them to take the rebate off too since the link says nothing about it! haha


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Jul 15, 2009 21:05 |  #13

Cameta sold me a refurbished Nikon D60 for a fairly reasonable price. At about 300 clicks and two months after purchase, a distinct horizontal line 1/3 of the way from the top and running from the right edge to exactly the center started showing up in every picture.

I sent Cameta an e-mail message asking them how to proceed. I was told just to send the camera back to them with a copy of my receipt and the explanation of what was wrong with the camera. I did so.

Six days later, a replacement body arrived in my mailbox, along with a new, 90-day Nikon warranty slip. (Cameta extends that warranty to one year). No questions, no hassle.

The communication from them seemed a little summary, given that I would have expected to be given an RMA (return merchandise authorization) number, but the speed and overall efficiency with which they dealt with the problem can't be beat.

The replacement body has worked perfectly, by the way.

One more thing: if you call a Cameta sales rep, you'll probably get someone who talks fast because those people are handling quite a few calls every day. Get past the sort of fast pace of the conversation, and you'll find out that the sales people know their stuff, and if you ask the right questions, they'll tell you what you really need to know as well as what you think you need to know about camera equipment you're considering buying.


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Jul 16, 2009 08:22 |  #14

I've bought from them (through their ebay store).
Emails in regards to what I was about to buy or recently bought were answered quickly
emails asking if they can get something i don't see them advertising have never been answered


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