matthew pearson
Member
Yes better keep this one hush-hush, I've just put my order in. So it's fingers crossed. Perhaps we can keep each other updated on the progress of our orders?
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1Ds in UK for £3523 inc VAT
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Adam-T
Veteran Member
And you can't Ring them ANYWAY - there is no phone number and they state on their website that they cannot be contacted by phone!
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steve wilkes
Leading Member
That is to me anyway one of their stranger business practices. Most companies just keep you hanging on their automated system till you give up. Except on the sales number of course.....
Steve
If I was a horse they'd shoot me......
1Ds/10D/RIP Minolta/ETRSI/5X4 & kodak Instamatic.
Some sarcasim included, may need assembly.
--And you can't Ring them ANYWAY - there is no phone number and they
state on their website that they cannot be contacted by phone!
--
Please ignore the Typos, I'm the world's worst Typist
-- Canon EF35-80 F4-5.6 Owners Club Member #3580 -- ;-)
Steve
If I was a horse they'd shoot me......
1Ds/10D/RIP Minolta/ETRSI/5X4 & kodak Instamatic.
Some sarcasim included, may need assembly.
Anthony Wilcox
Veteran Member
They were never going to ship any 1DS's at that price. It was clearly an error you could tell from the confused link on the site, which by the way has now been removed
Adam-T
Veteran Member
I spotted a 20-35USM with a damaged front element on MXV's site for £9 !! so I was ringing about a focus screen anyway so told them that i'd have that knackered 20-35 for £9 as well - they of course said it was an error - they have the RIGHT to do this under the heading of E&OE (Errors and omissions exempt) - Mifsuds did the same pricing a mint boxed 100-400L at £350 , they'd got the price mixed up with a 100-300L which they hadn't put on the page ;-)
The big question is WHY Did Dabs lie to you when they said that they had 22 orders and the price was right? - why not just say that they'd made a mistake and put the 1D price up instead, as you say, there is NO WAY that they'll sell a 1DS for well under cost price and that those 22 orders are the 20 phantom ones to handily cover the amount received and two from this forum who won't see one..
I think that Dabs know what they pay for stuff, and unless a 22Mp 1DS-II is around the corner, the actual 1DS won't be £3500 for a long while yet
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The big question is WHY Did Dabs lie to you when they said that they had 22 orders and the price was right? - why not just say that they'd made a mistake and put the 1D price up instead, as you say, there is NO WAY that they'll sell a 1DS for well under cost price and that those 22 orders are the 20 phantom ones to handily cover the amount received and two from this forum who won't see one..
I think that Dabs know what they pay for stuff, and unless a 22Mp 1DS-II is around the corner, the actual 1DS won't be £3500 for a long while yet
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Dave Deacon
Veteran Member
If you take a look about (eg Ffordes) you'll see that the 1D is now available brand new for £2200. Maybe the price has dropped on the 1Ds too but just not happened everywhere yet. Dabs are usually okay - you'd get your money back; indeed, they do not take the money until it is sent. David Atherton, the owner, seems a reasonable bloke - email him with your concern his email addtess was [email protected].
Just ordered a 1D.
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Just ordered a 1D.
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doctor digi
Veteran Member
I didn't say you did.
BTW, finding the Dabs phone number isn't that hard! Especially with the multiple directory enquiries we now have ;-)
dd
Anthony Wilcox
Veteran Member
The reason I rang to check the price was because I have fallen foul of a Dabs web site error once before and it took very long time and a great deal of effort to get my money back.
I wanted a 1DS at that price but due to my past experience there was no way I was placing an order on line for £3500 against an advert that had so many clear mistakes in it.
By the time I rang Dabs had already spotted the error which is why they wouldn't take my order over the phone and subsequently removed the item from their site.
As for you 'lucky ones' who got the order in early well only time will tell and I really hope you get the camera but in all honesty I don't think you have a cat in hells chance
Anthony
I wanted a 1DS at that price but due to my past experience there was no way I was placing an order on line for £3500 against an advert that had so many clear mistakes in it.
By the time I rang Dabs had already spotted the error which is why they wouldn't take my order over the phone and subsequently removed the item from their site.
As for you 'lucky ones' who got the order in early well only time will tell and I really hope you get the camera but in all honesty I don't think you have a cat in hells chance
Anthony
Adam-T
Veteran Member
Congrats, it still never ceases to amaze me after 4 months ! - you've no doubt seem all my 1D shots scattered around the Lens forum even with the cheapest of lenses ;-) - It really is one Hell of a camera way waY wAY WAY beyond it's "4-megapixel" sensor rating - a tool which IMO really is a lot more than the sum of it's partsJust ordered a 1D.
Not perfect but then nothing is--
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doctor digi
Veteran Member
Bravo! Full marks for having your eyes open and using your brain.
Next you'll be telling me that the other product they shipped to me at 3/4 price couldn't have been shipped!
No. You "get real". I'm not into ripping companies off and I'm not expecting Dabs to send the camera at that price but if they make a mistake, why point it out. If they charge a credit card for the amount, why point it out? If they send the item having done so, ... etc.
If it was the other way around I bet it wouldn't be so easy getting your money back.
Be greatful for these things and keep your mouth shut. That's my advice (but it's too late in this case...)
I'm now awaiting the "our information was wrong. do you still want to continue with the order at the correct price of £...." email.
dd
Anthony Wilcox
Veteran Member
Ive already posted this lower down in the thread but in case you missed it here are my reasons for ringing:
'The reason I rang to check the price was because I have fallen foul of a Dabs web site error once before and it took very long time and a great deal of effort to get my money back.
I wanted a 1DS at that price but due to my past experience there was no way I was placing an order on line for £3500 against an advert that had so many clear mistakes in it.
By the time I rang Dabs had already spotted the error which is why they wouldn't take my order over the phone and subsequently removed the item from their site.
As for you 'lucky ones' who got the order in early well only time will tell and I really hope you get the camera but in all honesty I don't think you have a cat in hells chance'
I am glad to hear that you got something at a bargain price but if you had been caught out like me in the past I am sure you would have done the same thing
Anthony
'The reason I rang to check the price was because I have fallen foul of a Dabs web site error once before and it took very long time and a great deal of effort to get my money back.
I wanted a 1DS at that price but due to my past experience there was no way I was placing an order on line for £3500 against an advert that had so many clear mistakes in it.
By the time I rang Dabs had already spotted the error which is why they wouldn't take my order over the phone and subsequently removed the item from their site.
As for you 'lucky ones' who got the order in early well only time will tell and I really hope you get the camera but in all honesty I don't think you have a cat in hells chance'
I am glad to hear that you got something at a bargain price but if you had been caught out like me in the past I am sure you would have done the same thing
Anthony
Nicholas J
Veteran Member
Damn I can't believe I missed this post. If I saw this in time I would have bought 5.
Still thinking about selling my 10D getting a 1D though - £2200 - £300 if you buy an EF lens (£80 for a 50 f1.8). Good deal. Not sure about the 4mp though - would love the 11mp of the 1Ds since it's the only SLR with large enough file sizes for Image libraries.
Nicholas J
http://www.pbase.com/nhanekom
Still thinking about selling my 10D getting a 1D though - £2200 - £300 if you buy an EF lens (£80 for a 50 f1.8). Good deal. Not sure about the 4mp though - would love the 11mp of the 1Ds since it's the only SLR with large enough file sizes for Image libraries.
--Congrats, it still never ceases to amaze me after 4 months ! -Just ordered a 1D.
you've no doubt seem all my 1D shots scattered around the Lens
forum even with the cheapest of lenses ;-) - It really is one Hell
of a camera way waY wAY WAY beyond it's "4-megapixel" sensor rating
- a tool which IMO really is a lot more than the sum of it's parts
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Please ignore the Typos, I'm the world's worst Typist
-- Canon EF35-80 F4-5.6 Owners Club Member #3580 -- ;-)
Nicholas J
http://www.pbase.com/nhanekom
doctor digi
Veteran Member
Yep. 'tis possible. I'm sorry to hear you got caught out. However, I've ordered many things from Dabs and have had no problems (yet... maybe this is the first ;-)
dd
doctor digi
Veteran Member
I think this is one reason they removed the link - I can imagine they have had several thousand orders... at least.
I spotted the info on here within 2 hours, so wonder where I am on the list (if there is a list). My order is still there even tho' the link has gone.
Anyway, not to worry if it doesn't happen - in 18 months time even that price tag will look too much anyway!
dd (sure that Canon will release a new camera v.v.soon)
Anthony Wilcox
Veteran Member
I'm all in favour of a bargain when you can get them.
I think its time to put this thread to bed.
No hard feelings I hope
Anthony
I think its time to put this thread to bed.
No hard feelings I hope
Anthony
doctor digi
Veteran Member
No, certainly not. Sorry I was a bit OTT in my response - you didn't deserve it.
dd
PS: just checked several sites for "lowest price" in the uk for a 1ds and they all list Dabs, but all have "out of stock" against it ;-)
I saw the thread at about 7pm yesterday,and ordered one straight away, printed of my order confirmation and got my confirmation email later.
I was expecting a phone call or an email telling me they had messed up or were out of stock and were not getting them again,but I have not had any contact from them.
I went on the sight tonight to see the camera is not for sale anymore,so I checked the order tracking and all it says is "awaiting stock" if you click that it tells you "This means that we have either not ordered the item yet, or our supplier has not given a firm date. This status should change to a due date within two working days. "
I would guess if they didn't have mine on the list or know they are not going to supply it they would contact me,but they have not yet.
My order confirmation clearly states a EOS 1DS so if the 1D turns up it will go straight back,it's nice but I am not paying one 1 1/2 grand more than what warehouse express are selling it for.
If the camera never comes at least I have not lost any thing .
I will only have the disappointment of not getting one.
I will let you all know if it ever turns up.
I was expecting a phone call or an email telling me they had messed up or were out of stock and were not getting them again,but I have not had any contact from them.
I went on the sight tonight to see the camera is not for sale anymore,so I checked the order tracking and all it says is "awaiting stock" if you click that it tells you "This means that we have either not ordered the item yet, or our supplier has not given a firm date. This status should change to a due date within two working days. "
I would guess if they didn't have mine on the list or know they are not going to supply it they would contact me,but they have not yet.
My order confirmation clearly states a EOS 1DS so if the 1D turns up it will go straight back,it's nice but I am not paying one 1 1/2 grand more than what warehouse express are selling it for.
If the camera never comes at least I have not lost any thing .
I will only have the disappointment of not getting one.
I will let you all know if it ever turns up.
Shutterlouse
Leading Member
Well,
I finally received the expected email telling me that Dabs got the price wrong. They are offering an alternative camera for only about £2.5k and provide a link to a page showing it.... but - guess what - the page offering this alternative does not work! Hmm, they are losing it big time in the Ecommerce quality stakes.
Ah well, so they will not be honouring my four orders, what a shame. I had my Ebay ad already written in my mind
So I guess this means that a 1Ds price cut/replacement is not as imminent as the slashed price seemed to suggest.
Full mail ending this mini saga follows
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Thank you for ordering your Canon EOS 1DS Digital SLR Camera Kit from dabs.com.
As you’ll be aware, our website advertised this product (dabs.com quicklinx code: 2G96) at £2,999 +VAT (£3,523.82 including VAT). Whilst we endeavour to ensure all of the information on our website is 100% accurate, we regret to advise you that in this instance, a pricing error has occurred. The actual sell price of this product is £5702.12 +VAT (£6699.99 including VAT).
Unfortunately, we are unable to process your order at the incorrectly advertised price. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. However, as a gesture of goodwill, we are able to offer you a similar product at the significantly reduced price of £2499.00 +VAT (£2936.32 inc VAT). This represents a saving of £500 off our usual price.
Click here for details: http://www.dabs.com/2T34 .
WHAT TO DO NEXT
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Should you wish to proceed with an order for the alternative camera at the special unit price of £2499.00 +VAT (£2936.32 inc VAT), please reply to this email, retaining the subject field as above. We’ll then amend your order for you and it will be processed as normal.
If we do not hear from you within 14 days (by 24th October 2003), we will automatically cancel your order.
I finally received the expected email telling me that Dabs got the price wrong. They are offering an alternative camera for only about £2.5k and provide a link to a page showing it.... but - guess what - the page offering this alternative does not work! Hmm, they are losing it big time in the Ecommerce quality stakes.
Ah well, so they will not be honouring my four orders, what a shame. I had my Ebay ad already written in my mind
So I guess this means that a 1Ds price cut/replacement is not as imminent as the slashed price seemed to suggest.
Full mail ending this mini saga follows
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Thank you for ordering your Canon EOS 1DS Digital SLR Camera Kit from dabs.com.
As you’ll be aware, our website advertised this product (dabs.com quicklinx code: 2G96) at £2,999 +VAT (£3,523.82 including VAT). Whilst we endeavour to ensure all of the information on our website is 100% accurate, we regret to advise you that in this instance, a pricing error has occurred. The actual sell price of this product is £5702.12 +VAT (£6699.99 including VAT).
Unfortunately, we are unable to process your order at the incorrectly advertised price. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. However, as a gesture of goodwill, we are able to offer you a similar product at the significantly reduced price of £2499.00 +VAT (£2936.32 inc VAT). This represents a saving of £500 off our usual price.
Click here for details: http://www.dabs.com/2T34 .
WHAT TO DO NEXT
****************
Should you wish to proceed with an order for the alternative camera at the special unit price of £2499.00 +VAT (£2936.32 inc VAT), please reply to this email, retaining the subject field as above. We’ll then amend your order for you and it will be processed as normal.
If we do not hear from you within 14 days (by 24th October 2003), we will automatically cancel your order.
Adam-T
Veteran Member
You can bet that the alternative camera is a 1D at the usual Rip-OFF DABS Price - i fact they say that they 're doing you a favour but in fact are charging about £300 more than Warehouse express or Park - LOL ..
But then what do you expect from a Joke of a company who wants £50 more for the 300D Body than others are asking for the Kit !!
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But then what do you expect from a Joke of a company who wants £50 more for the 300D Body than others are asking for the Kit !!
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steve wilkes
Leading Member
Oh no its just not that simple, its the page for the new 3D with FF & 12 MP for that price....just thought I would get in before the conspiracy theorists add this blank page to their list of 'evidence'.
Steve
If I was a horse they'd shoot me......
1Ds/10D/RIP Minolta/ETRSI/5X4 & kodak Instamatic.
Some sarcasim included, may need assembly.
--You can bet that the alternative camera is a 1D at the usual
Rip-OFF DABS Price - i fact they say that they 're doing you a
favour but in fact are charging about £300 more than Warehouse
express or Park - LOL ..
But then what do you expect from a Joke of a company who wants £50
more for the 300D Body than others are asking for the Kit !!
--
Please ignore the Typos, I'm the world's worst Typist
-- Canon EF35-80 F4-5.6 Owners Club Member #3580 -- ;-)
Steve
If I was a horse they'd shoot me......
1Ds/10D/RIP Minolta/ETRSI/5X4 & kodak Instamatic.
Some sarcasim included, may need assembly.
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