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Mary J. Gorton
 

Online lens sales


When I see a $450 lens for sale through online store for $330-$350, is there any skepticism that I should be worried about?


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August 19, 2005

 

David A. Bliss
  Just like anything you would buy on the internet, if it is not a reputable store, or someone you trust (from previous sales), research them. Very often, when a deal is too good to be true, it probably is.


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August 19, 2005

 

Kerry L. Walker
  I agree with David if you are comparing prices at online stores. If, however, you are comparing the prices at a local retail store to, say, B&H, then B&H will beat them everytime. They buy in larger volumes, pay less, and sell for less. If this is the case, I wouldn't worry, at least about B&H or Adorama. Heard good stuff about KEH. Others, I can't say.


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August 19, 2005

 

John Rhodes
  Mary,
Ditto to what my friends David and Kerry said (i think of everyone here at BP my friend). I just placed an order this morning for the Nikon D70 camera. I first went to B&H and Adorama as I trust these sites. Then I checked the camera at Amazon.Com. amazon offered the camera from Adorama at about $60 less than from Adorama direct. Plus there's a manufacturer's rebate regardless of where you buy. Amazon gives some assurance of trust for the sites that market through them.

I know this doesn't directly answer your lens question, but "YES" skepticism is in order.
John


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August 20, 2005

 
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