I AM buying a D300

lordbeau · Nov 3, 2007

In fact, already paid for it. Ordered it the second that Warehouse Express advertised it on the day of its announcement.

HOWEVER, I shan't unpack anything until I've decided it's worth it paid for it.

Good old Warehouse. So far, I've sent back:

a Canon 5D and kit lens
two Metz flashguns
a Nikon D40
a Nikon lens

They never bat an eye-lid.

I think it's VERY unlikely I'll be returning the D300. If it's one stop better on noise and SLIGHTLY higher resolution, PLUS it doesn't keep switching from 'Single' to 'Continous' without my permission (as my D200 does), and doesn't slurp batteries like orange juice, then I'll be MORE than delighted.

Greg Terzian · Nov 3, 2007

Ok.

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teph · Nov 3, 2007

Called them and they are willing ot make a good price and ship for free. Might save 40%.
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StaticVision · Nov 3, 2007

teph said:
Called them and they are willing ot make a good price and ship for
free. Might save 40%.
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If it sounds to good to be true, it is

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Broadway_Photo

Ben Herrmann · Nov 3, 2007

and biggest scam artists around. Do you ever check reseller ratings to find these things out. Here's the link on Broadway Photo - beware young man, beware!!!

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Broadway_Photo

Read some of the complaints. So if you want to order from these folks, be prepared to:

A. Not have it in stock but charge you and you may have to wait a long time.

B. And if in stock, they then try to sell you the items that come wit the camera in the box - as extra accessories.

Avoid these people like the plague and what's funny is that they'll have employees pose as buyers and then put down great reviews on reseller-ratings.com. Ya gotta love it.

And the list goes on....
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teph · Nov 3, 2007

Do not understand why they can be in business, guess one lawsuit should be enough to close them down.
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Jan Sobieski · Nov 3, 2007

Good joke. Save money with Broadway. THAT'S the ticket.

These guys should be behind bars.

teph · Nov 3, 2007

So why are they not behind bars?
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Greg Terzian · Nov 3, 2007

Because people like you will give them money.

teph said:
So why are they not behind bars?
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teph · Nov 3, 2007

Smart answer, but it implies that you can go on scamming people until everybody stops ordering. That is quite a legal system you have (do it yourself), so I guess you also have to write out your own parking ticket.
Save money: fire the policedepartment, they seem useless.
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ThomasMiller · Nov 3, 2007

Save money: fire the policedepartment, they seem useless. > > >

Broadway photo and anyone else offering "unique" discounts on a Nikon and Canon gear are SCAM websites. It's easy enough to check. You will not get a D300 for 40% off, or even 20% off.

If that were the case every authorized dealer would go out of business in a week.

No free rides. Cheers,

Thomas

teph · Nov 3, 2007

I got the point, but still I got no answer to my question: Why are they not shut down.
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lmpmd · Nov 3, 2007

I cant give you a good answer. However there are a lot of shady dealers on the internet. Check this site out:
http://donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/

I think shopping on the internet can be like the Wild West. People shouldn't expect any quality control. Resellerratings can be a great help.
http://www.resellerratings.com/

teph said:
I got the point, but still I got no answer to my question: Why are
they not shut down.
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TOF guy · Nov 3, 2007

teph said:
Why are they not shut down.

Because they pay for and get protection from local law enforcement?
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David Nall · Nov 3, 2007

What Broadway and others like them do is not illegal, but immoral and unscrupulous. If you are willing to pay them for accessories included in the box, and they told you they were charging for those items, then I guess it isn't illegal. I wonder why Nikon doesn't take them off the dealer list and stop shipping to them so they won't have anything to scam people with. Dave
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nawknai · Nov 3, 2007

Because being sly with words and descriptions, terms and conditions, etc, is not illegal. Neither is telling the customer, "I'm sorry, I made a mistake. We don't have that lens stock yet. I thought we did, and I'm sorry that I didn't check more carefully. Maybe you can look at this other, slightly more expensive option...."

If they want to tell their customers such suspect things, then that's their business. It may not be a highly moral business method, but hey, it seems to work for them. I don't think trying to up-sell their products is illegal, either.

BrowserBug · Nov 3, 2007

lordbeau said:
HOWEVER, I shan't unpack anything until I've decided it's worth it
paid for it.

Good old Warehouse. So far, I've sent back:

a Canon 5D and kit lens
two Metz flashguns
a Nikon D40
a Nikon lens

Am I missing something, or are you just trying to parody EM's posts?

For those who missed them:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=25129194

lordbeau · Nov 4, 2007

Hmm.... Just been reading that (thanks for the link).

Well, at least I returned mine always within 24 hours!

Interesting how the 5D has been do devalued and is being sold for a song. The D200 is also being flogged off rather cheaply, though...

choihoi · Nov 4, 2007

teph said:
I got the point, but still I got no answer to my question: Why are
they not shut down.
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teph

OK lets get this straight the following is a joke.

The owners of that business are Jewish. If they are sent to jail they will get out because Jews Eat Lox. Get it Lox and Bagels oy vay!

thomas2279 · Nov 4, 2007

Agree for those D300 shooters a D200 could makefor a good cheap 2nd body and you sell it later if needs be.

Hope to buy a D300 later in 2008........
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