NIKON D 7100 for $894 (Page 2): I tried to order a Canon Rebel for a low price...I don't remember the entire sequence, I just wanted the body and the order turned out to have a lens...

georgevedwards Loc: Essex, Maryland.

I tried to order a Canon Rebel for a low price...I don't remember the entire sequence, I just wanted the body and the order turned out to have a lens with it, over the phone they gave me a high sales pitch and I saw I was having trouble with getting the original price for just the body...I "needed batteries that would last long" finally I just got fed up and tried to cancel the order and that wasn't easy either! They scare me.

Rolltide1949 wrote:

I see a new Nikon d 7100 ( body only) listed for $ 894 from a company called AjRichie..
anyone familiar with this company or it's reputation???
The price is significantly less that other retailers...so Im cautious.
All replies are appreciated!!!!!!

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

Hi,

I bought a camera from them and they sure tried to up sell me on a bunch of stuff when I spoke with them and it was not possible to purchase without talking to them. I got the camera for a cheap price but without a battery and camera strap. I purchased both off eBay to round out my camera AND for a much cheaper price than their Up-Sell price for the same items. Take care & ...

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Rolltide1949 wrote:

I see a new Nikon d 7100 ( body only) listed for $ 894 from a company called AjRichie..
anyone familiar with this company or it's reputation???
The price is significantly less that other retailers...so Im cautious.
All replies are appreciated!!!!!!

You have been on this forum for a year and a half and you have to ask this question???

Buy it so you can report your experience.

MtnMan Loc: ID

jerryc41 wrote:

Probably grey market, no battery, no charger, strap, cables - nothing but the body, and maybe not even that.

For a decent low price, get a refurbished one, or look on ebay for one with few shutter actuations.

I like refurbs from Nikon but it might be bit early for the D7100.

I checked out the D5200 a few days back and the refurb was only $50 less than a new one. That's not worth having the Nikon warranty cut back to 90 days instead of a year.

But you can get some good buys on used and refurb D7000s. KEH may still have the excellent one I sold them.

atomdog

AJ RICHIES IS A SCAM, STAY AWAY!
I placed an order with them for this same Nikon over a week ago. Called their Customer Svc today because no camera. I spoke to Reggie who explained "the camera was coming from overseas, I should have known that, it is marked clearly on the website." It is not marked as such and they took an extra $39.99 for 3 day delivery. He then hung up on me. I called back, Reggie again, I asked to speak to his supervisor. He said, "Funny thing, I was just promoted to Supervisor today." I said let me speak to the owner. He said, "Wow, I am the owner too!"

What a joke. Do a search on them and you will see dozens of scam complaints. Fortunately, I was able to block the charge with my credit card company.

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

Rolltide1949 wrote:

I see a new Nikon d 7100 ( body only) listed for $ 894 from a company called AjRichie..
anyone familiar with this company or it's reputation???
The price is significantly less that other retailers...so Im cautious.
All replies are appreciated!!!!!!

No it's now $769.99.I was going to buy it but I guess it's not the best place.I may have to look for a refurbished body only!

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Really? people cannot smell a scam when the price for a CURRENT camera is this far out of whack? Really??

Just buy it from a know reputable dealer. I have a tough time having any sympathy for people who fall for this.

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

CaptainC wrote:

Really? people cannot smell a scam when the price for a CURRENT camera is this far out of whack? Really??

Just buy it from a know reputable dealer. I have a tough time having any sympathy for people who fall for this.

I wasn't asking for sympathy from anyone just your advice on this sites credibility & I guess you told me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Marilyng wrote:

I wasn't asking for sympathy from anyone just your advice on this sites credibility & I guess you told me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was directed at you personally - just everyone who thinks that a current "new" camera would be priced a few hundred less than B&H, Adorama, etc.

amehta Loc: Boston

There are plenty of reputable dealers. Five who I have spent too much money at: Adorama, B&H, Calumet, Hunts, and KEH. Knowledgeable staff, fair return policies, good quality used equipment, and good prices. I would consider another option only after hearing lots of good things about it.

sbesaw Loc: Boston

amehta wrote:

There are plenty of reputable dealers. Five who I have spent too much money at: Adorama, B&H, Calumet, Hunts, and KEH. Knowledgeable staff, fair return policies, good quality used equipment, and good prices. I would consider another option only after hearing lots of good things about it.

Amehta,

What a concept, buying from five top quality camera companies!!! You clearly don't enjoy the excitement of multiple up selling phone calls or the thrill of getting questions like, " you want a battery with that" or "gee we're temporally out of stock on that $700 D7100 but we have the $1,100 model that comes with a strap, battery and is in a Nikon box".

Just kidding of course. Like you I would only shop at the type of companies you mention and I have done business with three of them. No hassles, fair prices and excellent customer service. Wishing you a Happy New Year!!!!

Skip

MtnMan Loc: ID

Marilyng wrote:

No it's now $769.99.I was going to buy it but I guess it's not the best place.I may have to look for a refurbished body only!

I bought a Nikon refurbished D7000. It came in brand new condition with no shutter activations on it. The kit with it, including manual, were new. It worked great.

But I didn't like it compared to my D5100 for a number of reasons so got rid of it after about six months. I got most of money back by selling it to a KEH rep who came to our local camera shop.

L kincaid Loc: Woodland CA

I too looked for the best price online, then as I saw many shops close, I got it! If I don't buy local they will all disappear. I now subscribe to getting the best value, price is a component but so is service and knowledge. I have developed a relationship with the folks at my local shop and I am a better photographer for it. I paid a fair price and have received a great deal of advice and support from the shop. For those in the Sacramento CA area I am referring to Action Camera in Roseville, fair price excellent service!

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Rolltide1949 wrote:

I see a new Nikon d 7100 ( body only) listed for $ 894 from a company called AjRichie..
anyone familiar with this company or it's reputation???
The price is significantly less that other retailers...so Im cautious.
All replies are appreciated!!!!!!

There were similar deals offered by reputable retailers on Black Friday-- but prices are back up. From looking at the reviews, I would NEVER buy from this retailer.

Bottom line is this: any advertised deal that undercuts the prices you see on B&H and other trusted retailers cannot be legitimate-- it's part of their wholesale agreement with the manufacturers.

amehta Loc: Boston

L kincaid wrote:

I too looked for the best price online, then as I ... (show quote)

Totally agree. Two of the five have stores in my area, so I shop there when I can.