42 St Camera Store NY
Jan 29, 2017 18:29:54 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Lenny wrote:
Has anybody have any info on this store Looking to buy Nikon 810 body they have a good price
Bait and switch. Not an authorized dealer. Nikon will not repair even for a price, much less under warranty.
Jan 29, 2017 18:34:22 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
flathead27ford wrote:
It's really sad too. Back in the 70s, they used to be a good store. Cheers.
You, like a lot of people, are confusing it with the venerable old 47th Photo which went out of business years ago. While there is an internet presence for 47th ST photo, it is not the same company as the brick and mortar store was. The store being referred to in this thread, 42nd St Photo, is a completely different firm trying to trade on the good will of the similarly named 47th ST Photo. They are not authorized dealers for the products they sell and are well known for bait and switch tactics.
Jan 29, 2017 19:07:07 #
Jan 29, 2017 19:53:15 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Same would go for Unique Photo in NJ and Samy's Camera in CA. Have bought from both. Prices look to be list, but service was excellent.
Jan 29, 2017 20:31:18 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
A lot of folks confuse 42nd St Photo (STAY AWAY- N... (show quote)
47th Street Photo continues to do business in Brooklyn. They are apparently not owned by the original owners and are garnering as bad a reputation as 42nd Street Photo.
Jan 29, 2017 20:56:46 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
NJphotodoc wrote:
Same would go for Unique Photo in NJ and Samy's Camera in CA. Have bought from both. Prices look to be list, but service was excellent.
Unique is a very fine store. Not quite in the same league as the B&H candy store, but its still a large store with a knowledgeable staff.
Jan 29, 2017 21:54:06 #
i would say they can still manage to dupe quite a few and i am guessing a ton of tourists..DO NOT BUY from 42nd street photo..it is not reputable at all..stay with B and H photo as your number one choice ..Adorama as your next..i don't know the others so i can't comment on them..
Jan 29, 2017 22:53:53 #
I know y'all don't want to hear some of this. They have an "A" rating with the Better Business Bureau. Their reviews are over 4.5/5. That being said, I still wouldn't do business with them. Like it's been said, they sell grey market equipment. Chances are the stuff will work, but you'll have no backup from Nikon. They carry an in-house warranty (I don't think I'd want them fixing my Nikon or other camera). They do practice pressure salesmanship..... And they can be really, really rude.... In short, pay a little more and have peace of mind....
Jan 29, 2017 22:55:10 #
OK Hogs I got the message 42nd St Photo is out,and off my camera list Thank You all.
Jan 29, 2017 22:55:20 #
Kissel vonKeister
Loc: Georgia
BebuLamar wrote:
Thanks! Whenever I am in NY I will visit them.
OK, but leave your gun in the car.
Jan 29, 2017 23:01:45 #
GUN ??? how about taken the phone and call them and tell them you have screw too many customers not this customer thanks to my Forum on Ugly Hedgehog
Jan 30, 2017 01:13:08 #
Best advice I can give is don't buy a camera from them. Besides not being a Nikon dealer, it will more than likely be grey market, no warranty from Nikon, then you have to worry about their rep for bait and switch, lousy customer service.... well hopefully you get the picture. Stay Away!
Jan 30, 2017 01:32:21 #
Lenny wrote:
GUN ??? how about taken the phone and call them and tell them you have screw too many customers not this customer thanks to my Forum on Ugly Hedgehog
Lenny, if you get to NYC, just drop in on them, ask for the owner or general manager and explain that to him. It probably won't change the way they operate, but there's an off chance you may shock someone at a critical time (e.g., the bottom line just dipped into the red) and change a few things. Also invite them to join UHH and read for themselves what people think of them. Good lluck. Bill
Jan 30, 2017 23:43:56 #
Jan 31, 2017 07:02:51 #
Mogul wrote:
Lenny, if you get to NYC, just drop in on them, ask for the owner or general manager and explain that to him. It probably won't change the way they operate, but there's an off chance you may shock someone at a critical time (e.g., the bottom line just dipped into the red) and change a few things. Also invite them to join UHH and read for themselves what people think of them. Good lluck. Bill
This is pie in the sky! The people at 42nd St Camera don't care about the opinions of knowledgeable photographers. They prey on people that are hoping for a good deal. Remember what P.T. Barnum is claimed to have said, "There's a sucker born every minute!" Now, there's no evidence that he really said it, but it applies to 42nd St Camera's clientele. Don't join their group.
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