Is Costcentral a legitimate site to buy an RX1?

[xtekian]

So I've very recently made up my mind to go for the RX1 -- I bought a 5N in Oct of 2011 and have taken over 30k photos with it, and the majority--I would say 70%--are between 18-24mm (APSC) with the kit lens. I was planning on getting the Zeiss 24mm f1.8 for E mount but I don't think it can hold a candle to the image quality you can find in this camera..

Unfortunately, availability of the RX1 is very sparse. According to Amazon, ordering the RX1 off their website means an estimated delivery date of AFTER Christmas. A bit of googling later, and I've found this deal for the RX1:

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www.costcentral.com

$2712 with free shipping (wow! good deal!) and 186 in stock (as of 12/14)

It has great reviews on Resellerratings.com but I've never heard of this site until now. I'm surprised that this place has 186 in stock while other sites like Amazon are on backorder. Can anyone vouch for this site? Thank you!

 

[harry cannoli]

How much is peace of mind worth?




Rich

ice nine photography
"Take only pictures, leave only footprints"

 

[sroute]

Never heard of them but searching some Photography forums, there are references to them occasionally.

http://www.bbb.org/pittsburgh/busin...-computer-costcentral-com-in-erie-pa-53001668

List of authorized Sony dealers (USA)

Neither "Cost Central" nor "Erie Computer" are listed so unless proven otherwise one should assume they are not authorized.

 

[WCguy]

sroute wrote:

Never heard of them but searching some Photography forums, there are references to them occasionally.

http://www.bbb.org/pittsburgh/busin...-computer-costcentral-com-in-erie-pa-53001668

List of authorized Sony dealers (USA)

Neither "Cost Central" nor "Erie Computer" are listed so unless proven otherwise one should assume they are not authorized.

There have been several complaints filed against them and it seems they have settled most of these in a decent matter thus the A- rating. They have been in business for many years and 35 complaints listed isn't really that bad, it just depends on the nature of the complaints. I own one of the larger plumbing stores here for about the same amt of years in business and have not received anywhere near that many complaints, one to be exact and my rating is A+ so an A- is not bad with that many complaints.What is needed is first hand experience with that company from someone on this site or a friend, that is what it would take to make me more confident.Note an ebay seller with 35 complaints and 20,000 sells is not a bad average, but 35 complaints with 300 sells is not very good, so it hard to tell this guys average but I would imagine being in business that long he has dealt with thousands and thousands. WC

 

[ncsakany]

Over the years I've purchased several Canon lenses and some other non-photo stuff from them. No problems, all good and brand new.