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Frances
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Beach Camera for $819 plus shipping!
Let's see how it goes.
Frances.
Let's see how it goes.
Frances.
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Frances
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Salesman called me...
Do you want some accesesories?
No thanks..
extend warranty?
no thanks...
I want the F.... camera asap!
Ok...3 days(salesman told me)
will see.
Frances.
Do you want some accesesories?
No thanks..
extend warranty?
no thanks...
I want the F.... camera asap!
Ok...3 days(salesman told me)
will see.
Frances.
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Frances
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Got e-mail from Beach Camera!
tomorrow they will give me a tracking #.
let's see....
Frances.
tomorrow they will give me a tracking #.
let's see....
Frances.
Robert Jeantet
Leading Member
Frances, good luck with your purchase. Beach Camera has a deservedly checkered reputation, their oral promises not being worth the paper they're written on (as Sam Goldwyn used to say). They are adept at all those NY "specialties", bait & switch, accessories, grey market... Be sure to keep an eye on your credit card account and make sure they don't charge your card before they actually ship the camera. And be sure to check that it's a Nikon USA warranty if that's what you paid for.
regards
Robert Jeantet
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Frances
Guest
Thanks Robert!
I will keep the forum inform.
View Customer Comments, not so bad...
http://www.resellerratings.com/comview.cgi?BeachCamera
Frances.
I will keep the forum inform.
View Customer Comments, not so bad...
http://www.resellerratings.com/comview.cgi?BeachCamera
Frances.
Mike Yother
Active member
Good luck Frances,
I've just been through the wringer with ordering a 990 from the internet. The net shopping guides do list the prices of equipment on the internet but doesn't say if the vendors are worth a crap or not.
(1) First, I ordered from CompDirect but after the usual "order upgrade" questions, they said it would be backordered and take 2 - 3 weeks so I said forget it.
(2) Then, I saw another "deal" at Nationwide Computers and right before I clicked the final CONFIRM ORDER button, I saw their UPS shipping charges of $79 ground and $133 next day delivery and stopped in time.
(3) Next, a trip to Digital Etailer who had the 990 for $820 + $19 shipping and ordered it on-line with their Stock Status saying YES. The next day, a salesman called trying the "order upgrade" routine and I declined so they said it would ship. A week later, I called them about the status and was told it was on back order because all they had in stock was the "990 kits" and I only wanted the camera. The order was cancelled then.
So, I think I'll wait until this weekend and order it from someone like B&H Photo or State Street Direct for a little more money but with a lot more peace of mind. I know they will be there after the sale too in case it needs to be returned for any of the many problems people have described here.
I hope Beach Camera comes through for you and that no one else will have to go through a slmiliar screwed up mess. It really takes the fun out of internet shopping.
Aloha
Mike Yother (UH Class of '79)
I've just been through the wringer with ordering a 990 from the internet. The net shopping guides do list the prices of equipment on the internet but doesn't say if the vendors are worth a crap or not.
(1) First, I ordered from CompDirect but after the usual "order upgrade" questions, they said it would be backordered and take 2 - 3 weeks so I said forget it.
(2) Then, I saw another "deal" at Nationwide Computers and right before I clicked the final CONFIRM ORDER button, I saw their UPS shipping charges of $79 ground and $133 next day delivery and stopped in time.
(3) Next, a trip to Digital Etailer who had the 990 for $820 + $19 shipping and ordered it on-line with their Stock Status saying YES. The next day, a salesman called trying the "order upgrade" routine and I declined so they said it would ship. A week later, I called them about the status and was told it was on back order because all they had in stock was the "990 kits" and I only wanted the camera. The order was cancelled then.
So, I think I'll wait until this weekend and order it from someone like B&H Photo or State Street Direct for a little more money but with a lot more peace of mind. I know they will be there after the sale too in case it needs to be returned for any of the many problems people have described here.
I hope Beach Camera comes through for you and that no one else will have to go through a slmiliar screwed up mess. It really takes the fun out of internet shopping.
Aloha
Mike Yother (UH Class of '79)
I also ordered a 990 from Beach about three days ago ( 2nd day air) and I'm
waiting. Hope all goes well. They assured me the camera had a USA
warranty, Have an 800 which I need to sell to help pay for the 990.Anyone
know of a good site to sell a camera?
waiting. Hope all goes well. They assured me the camera had a USA
warranty, Have an 800 which I need to sell to help pay for the 990.Anyone
know of a good site to sell a camera?
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Frances
Guest
My camera is showing at the tracking site of FedEx!
Held at Sort Facility MEMPHIS TN 10/19/2000 15:55 ...
Sell the 800 at e-bay, I got $560 for my coolpix.
goodluck!
Let's see what happen w/ Beach Camera.
Frances.
Held at Sort Facility MEMPHIS TN 10/19/2000 15:55 ...
Sell the 800 at e-bay, I got $560 for my coolpix.
goodluck!
Let's see what happen w/ Beach Camera.
Frances.
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Frances
Guest
Thanks Thanks Mike !!
I will keep the forum inform.
View Customer Comments, not so bad... of Beach Camera.
http://www.resellerratings.com/comview.cgi?BeachCamera
I will keep the forum inform.
View Customer Comments, not so bad... of Beach Camera.
http://www.resellerratings.com/comview.cgi?BeachCamera
I just received my 990 from Beach Camera via FedEx 2nd day. Everything
seems OK. A LOT more camera than my 800. Pretty complicated, but I'm
sure I'll figure it out sooner or later.I paid $819 also, but shipping was a
little steep ($34). Still a pretty good deal.
seems OK. A LOT more camera than my 800. Pretty complicated, but I'm
sure I'll figure it out sooner or later.I paid $819 also, but shipping was a
little steep ($34). Still a pretty good deal.
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Frances
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)))))))
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Frances
Guest
Roger make sure to check camera for dead pixels!!!!
very important!
do it w/ the cap on...
Frances.
very important!
do it w/ the cap on...
Frances.
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davedc
Guest
Mike
I went thru simillar situations with fairly reputable companies(outpost.com,egghead.com and one other whom I forget at the moment).I did some research in the forums before I placed orders and I'm glad I did,they kept me away from the really disreputable places like beststop.I did hear about the company I finally placed my order (and got the camera)with in this forum.I was surprised that such a small outfit ,one that I never heard of as well as one that isn't listed with places like cnet,did such a good job and had so many high opinions with people in here.I orderd the cp990 and had it the next day at a good price,and this was not too long after they came out when nobody seemed to have them.
http://www.365usa.com is the place I got it from.
Dave
I went thru simillar situations with fairly reputable companies(outpost.com,egghead.com and one other whom I forget at the moment).I did some research in the forums before I placed orders and I'm glad I did,they kept me away from the really disreputable places like beststop.I did hear about the company I finally placed my order (and got the camera)with in this forum.I was surprised that such a small outfit ,one that I never heard of as well as one that isn't listed with places like cnet,did such a good job and had so many high opinions with people in here.I orderd the cp990 and had it the next day at a good price,and this was not too long after they came out when nobody seemed to have them.
http://www.365usa.com is the place I got it from.
Dave
hi,
Lucky you sold the 800 at $560....
That seems a good price for you...not the buyer.
How about your Sony.. I thought you have one...
HAve fun with your new camera.
Eric T.
Lucky you sold the 800 at $560....
That seems a good price for you...not the buyer.
How about your Sony.. I thought you have one...
HAve fun with your new camera.
Eric T.
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Mike:
You might try Mercata if you're in the market for a 990 (search for Mercata on this forum and you'll see people have had good luck with their service & everything else - but the main thing is you know you're getting the U.S. warranty. I don't think any of the NY shops have it even though they say they do - I got screwed once on a video camera that way.
The 990 is currently $809 AFTER you include the $100 new customer discount. The $100 offer expires today ($100 can be spent until 10/30) but the current camera powerbuy ends at 10pm tonight (PST?).
You might try Mercata if you're in the market for a 990 (search for Mercata on this forum and you'll see people have had good luck with their service & everything else - but the main thing is you know you're getting the U.S. warranty. I don't think any of the NY shops have it even though they say they do - I got screwed once on a video camera that way.
The 990 is currently $809 AFTER you include the $100 new customer discount. The $100 offer expires today ($100 can be spent until 10/30) but the current camera powerbuy ends at 10pm tonight (PST?).
I hate to sound like a dope, but how does one check for dead pixels?
they
Trent Mulkern
Senior Member
The following web site will tell you all you want to know about hot pixels, noise, and how to test.
http://www.globaldialog.com/~biggers/html/hot_pixels.html
Trent
http://www.globaldialog.com/~biggers/html/hot_pixels.html
Trent
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CJ
Guest
I got mine ($838) from http://www.pcwonders.com about a month ago. It was here next day and they now have it for about $816. Thay also have a great rating at cnet.com.
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Frances
Guest
It was a CP950 not a 800!
Sony?
The last Sony I had was a Mavica FD7 3 years ago.
Thanks Eric.
Sony?
The last Sony I had was a Mavica FD7 3 years ago.
Thanks Eric.
Lucky you sold the 800 at $560....
That seems a good price for you...not the buyer.
How about your Sony.. I thought you have one...
HAve fun with your new camera.
Eric T.
Just for your FYI the cp990 is out there in both european and USA version. the european made has red inserts in the grip while the USA's are purple. The camera is the same, the european has more software. The only problem with the european is that Nikon USA will not honor the warrenty so warrenty work will have to go through the seller. You can get a better price on the european models which is why you see them so cheap on the net. I bought mine from Focus camera in NY by mail order, they are also on the net .I had to pay an extra $40 for a USA camera $850 when i ordered it . It came in two days and has been great. Good Luck
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