Wondering about a camera store
Feb 25, 2018 06:01:31 #
jradose wrote:
Has anyone had any dealings with Big Time Camera, in Tampa Florida? How could I find out any info as to reliability concerning them?
They don't seem to be very good.
http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/bigtimecamera.com
http://www.complaintsboard.com/big-time-camera-b122572
Feb 25, 2018 06:14:51 #
bellgamin wrote:
I have bought from 3 of these -- excellent! Uhh... will I become persona non grata if I confess that I have enjoyed great results buying photography items from Amazon & Ebay, also? 😮
Persona non grata? Certainly not. Amazon is fine, although a little caution with their market place may occasionally be warranted. Ebay can be fine also, except when it isn't. To play ebay you need street smarts / web smarts, it's only safe if you know what you are doing.
Feb 25, 2018 06:47:36 #
jradose wrote:
Has anyone had any dealings with Big Time Camera, in Tampa Florida? How could I find out any info as to reliability concerning them?
The last couple of times I contacted them looking for lenses and gear, they were questionable. They "claimed" to have xyz but were currently out of stock and wanted to recommend d,e,f as a replacement. In this case, xyz was a Nikon lens and d,e,f was a "non-major" brand. (meaning it wasn't Nikon, Tamron, Sigma or any of the competing brands). They said that the Nikon was on order but seemed to be backordered. By the way, Big Time Camera of Tampa, FL is NOT an authorized Nikon Dealer. They do carry a few Nikon lenses but All of their Nikon cameras seem to be point and shoot and Nikon says that they are NOT an authorized dealer for ANY Nikon product.
Feb 25, 2018 06:50:49 #
Feb 25, 2018 07:21:42 #
It looks like if you shop at Big Time, you’ll have a bad time.
Hard pass.
Hard pass.
Feb 25, 2018 08:01:11 #
jradose wrote:
Has anyone had any dealings with Big Time Camera, in Tampa Florida? How could I find out any info as to reliability concerning them?
Mail order from Tampa, you've sort of answered your own question. But Google it to be sure you are not missing out.
But best to stay with the chosen few (listed over and over on the UHH).
Feb 25, 2018 08:02:03 #
I just recently had a bad experience with KEH. They gave me a quote to buy a Nikon (D2Xs) camera but took 40% off after they received it and regraded it to excellent. I sent the camera to MKP and they gave me a fair price and did not regrade the camera. I was a long time customer but never sold anything to them. Just a word of caution.
Feb 25, 2018 08:45:54 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Also Hunt’s Photo & Video in the northeast and Samy’s in California
You can add Crutchfield to the approved list.
Feb 25, 2018 08:48:49 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
jradose wrote:
Has anyone had any dealings with Big Time Camera, in Tampa Florida? How could I find out any info as to reliability concerning them?
You only need to know two words, B&H and Adorama.
Feb 25, 2018 08:56:24 #
all that you need to do is go to resellerratings.com and put in the exact name that they use and you will find how people have rated them. if they are not listed, then follow the other suggestions that have been listed.
Feb 25, 2018 09:00:04 #
Don't forget Allens Camera (outside Philadelphia) They are my favorite camera store and compete with B&H, Adorama, and the other biggies.
http://allenscamera.com/
I buy both new and used gear from Allens even more than from Adorama and B&H. Cheers
http://allenscamera.com/
I buy both new and used gear from Allens even more than from Adorama and B&H. Cheers
Feb 25, 2018 09:03:16 #
billnikon wrote:
You only need to know two words, B&H and Adorama.
Feb 25, 2018 09:04:03 #
Elsiss wrote:
You can add Crutchfield to the approved list.
There is no official UHH list, but most of us know who to buy from.
Feb 25, 2018 09:20:34 #
Go check with the Camera company web site and see if they are authorized dealers, whichever store you purchase from.
Feb 25, 2018 09:22:05 #
billnikon wrote:
You only need to know two words, B&H and Adorama.
Don't forget the good people at Roberts!
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