42nd Street Plotography
Dec 19, 2013 11:56:54 #
Dec 19, 2013 12:01:45 #
jaymatt wrote:
Has anyone here dealt with 42nd Street? Honest & reliable?
I bought my Canon 7D from them. It came on time and
I was never hassled to buy other stuff from them. Will
use them again if needed. mdh
Dec 19, 2013 13:33:28 #
I was hassled a lot when I first placed the order - one of those pushy salesman/hard sell phone calls wanting me to upgrade battery and SC card mainly. And they were rude in two subsequent phone calls I made about shipping date.
Canon T3i arrived just fine, but I learned that buying bundled (tripod and other goodies) just means you are getting highly inferior accessories not even close to their stated "value" :)
Canon T3i arrived just fine, but I learned that buying bundled (tripod and other goodies) just means you are getting highly inferior accessories not even close to their stated "value" :)
Dec 19, 2013 13:50:46 #
Look here and read several.
http://forums.photographyreview.com/camera-dealer-feedback/opinions-42nd-street-photo-needed-60733.html
http://forums.photographyreview.com/camera-dealer-feedback/opinions-42nd-street-photo-needed-60733.html
Dec 19, 2013 14:42:04 #
Dec 19, 2013 15:50:45 #
Thanks to all for the information; I think I'll pass on 42nd Street and save a potential headache.
Dec 19, 2013 18:47:50 #
Dec 19, 2013 20:59:18 #
Dec 19, 2013 21:00:44 #
I've dealt with them, and as long as you know exactly what you are ordering, I think they are fine.
For better personal service, I prefer Adorama and B&H Photo.
And on specific stuff, even Abe's of Maine is sometimes the better price. I bought my Nikon 300mm f4.0 AIs ED-IF from them may years ago.
For better personal service, I prefer Adorama and B&H Photo.
And on specific stuff, even Abe's of Maine is sometimes the better price. I bought my Nikon 300mm f4.0 AIs ED-IF from them may years ago.
Dec 19, 2013 22:26:49 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
jaymatt wrote:
Has anyone here dealt with 42nd Street? Honest & reliable?
They have a reputation as scammers. They are playing on the 47th Street Photo name. That store is gone but was quite reputable in its day. I have heard mostly negatives about 42st.
Dec 20, 2013 07:23:07 #
From what I have heard, I would go to a 42 st Hooker before 42 st Photo
Dec 20, 2013 08:24:23 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
jaymatt wrote:
Thanks to all for the information; I think I'll pass on 42nd Street and save a potential headache.
B&H - very professional, helpful and knowledgeable.
Dec 20, 2013 08:32:04 #
I've never purchased from 42nd St but have purchased a number of cameras, lenses and accessories from Adorama.com for many years and never had a problem. The following link might help you decide if you haven't already read it. Most are 4 - 5 star rated happy customers but several are 3 stars or less. "Buyer beware" and good luck:)
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/cameras/42nd_street_photo.html
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/cameras/42nd_street_photo.html
Dec 20, 2013 08:49:48 #
Dec 20, 2013 10:30:19 #
42nd Street Photo has been around for decades and has always had a "dicey" reputation. B&H, Adorama, Cameta has always been great to deal with and don't play some of the standard tricks on "lower price" gear.
By way of example: The manufacturer supplies a battery and a charger. Some of the shady vendors pull this from the package and then sell you the battery separately and the charger separately. Suddenly your savings is going away. Why bother when there are too many GREAT vendors, see above, out there.
By way of example: The manufacturer supplies a battery and a charger. Some of the shady vendors pull this from the package and then sell you the battery separately and the charger separately. Suddenly your savings is going away. Why bother when there are too many GREAT vendors, see above, out there.
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