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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 1:01 pm
I have been pricing a new digital camera and have found all of the local stores to be consistant with the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Some of the online prices I have found are less than half of the suggested price, but I have never heard of these vendors, Wolfe Kamera (are they trying to confuse one with the well respected Wolf Camera?), Royal Camera, 5 Star Electronics and Express Camera. The camera I am salivating over is the Sony Cyber-shot Pro DSC-F828, which retails at (ouch!) $999, but can be found online for as low as $409. Has anyone had any good online experiences with any of these (or other) online camera companies?
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 2:28 pm
Cathie: Beware of these unknown vendors. They often market what are called 'grey box' merchandise. These are purchased well below cost in places like Japan or Taiwan and shipped 'as is' from those countries. You could find yourself with an instruction manual written in languages you cannot read, no support should you have any problems with the product, no warranty, etc. The cost savings could easily be wiped out if you have any problems at all. My suggestion for a better deal would be to look at refurbished units at company outlet stores if you have any in your area. I haven't been to our local Sony outlet in a while, so I don't know if they have the model you are looking for yet or the price they are asking. Hope this helps.
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 2:51 pm
Thanks, Draheid. I did check out the Sony outlet in San Marcos yesterday and they don't have that model in stock there, so I'll keep looking for a reputable dealer.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 9:00 pm
This may sound odd, but I always like a camera that has a good grip.. a small camera can be toted around but I love my fuji because it is shaped so I can hold onto it securely with one hand.. I loved my Pentax 35 mm camera for that same feature. Of course you went a great camera under that grip.. Juju hopefully will stop by.. that dawg is great at finding "deals"..
This is my camera.. and see how you can wrap your fingers around the grip on the right side (or left if facing the lense..) ? Of course that isn't too cool if you are left handed since I assume you'd want the shutter button on top ;)
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 10:13 pm
hmmm that is odd LOL couldn't resist
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 11:56 pm
Hahahahaha, Seamonkey. I have already been here this afternoon, already shopped for "deals" for Cathie, didn't find any that were too much lower than what Cathie found, so I didn't post.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Monday, November 08, 2004 - 6:28 am
B&H Photo/Video has your camera for $899 plus a Sony mail-in for a free 512MB memory stick is available online. Click here to view the camera. You must click 'Add to Cart' to see the $100 lower price. That's the only 'deal' I've found so far and I know this company has been around for a very long time. Hope this helps.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, November 08, 2004 - 10:47 am
The free 512 Mb memory stick would make it a good deal. That is about $100. B&H Photo is a reputable retailer. We have bought cameras from them in the past. They often have some of the best deals to be found. When we were going to Hong Kong this spring, I read beforehand some advice not to buy cameras there, since you could get better deals from B&H!
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Monday, November 08, 2004 - 12:07 pm
Thanks! I'll go check them out. I had seen the memory stick offer on the Sony site and it's good until 12-4, so that is like another discount!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 2:51 pm
Good GRIP on that camera, too!!
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