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Jan 28, 2012 19:18:42   #
dasboat Loc: Vernonia,Ore.(Vernowhere)
 
Has anyone purchased from buyherephoto ? To get a $2300 canon 5d mk ll and a $1300 canon 28-300 lens plus all kinds of other equipment for a grand total of $1,324 just makes me wonder if it's to good to be true.I'm willing to give it a shot if any of you has a good story about these guys.

http://www.buyherephoto.com/default/product_info.php?products_id=742

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Jan 28, 2012 19:31:54   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
I read the link..that's a hell of a sales pitch! I'd call the toll free no. first and ask questions. No, I've never purchased from there.

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Jan 28, 2012 19:36:31   #
dasboat Loc: Vernonia,Ore.(Vernowhere)
 
If you type in canon 5d mkll you get a list from $1200 to $2700,I see no difference from any site except the price.

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Jan 28, 2012 20:52:08   #
MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy
 
bait & switch rating with many online review forums.

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Jan 28, 2012 21:01:32   #
dasboat Loc: Vernonia,Ore.(Vernowhere)
 
MWAC wrote:
bait & switch rating with many online review forums.


What does that mean,you fill out the credit card info and they change what you ordered ? ? Here's a better example of what was offered.

http://buyherephoto.com/default/product_info.php?xp=nt&products_id=151

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Jan 28, 2012 21:17:24   #
konica135 Loc: Ormond Beach, FL
 
dasboat wrote:
Has anyone purchased from buyherephoto ? To get a $2300 canon 5d mk ll and a $1300 canon 28-300 lens plus all kinds of other equipment for a grand total of $1,324 just makes me wonder if it's to good to be true.I'm willing to give it a shot if any of you has a good story about these guys.

http://www.buyherephoto.com/default/product_info.php?products_id=742


Google buyherephoto and read the caveats, especially thoughts-of-Dave. "Buyerbeware" should be their slogan.

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Jan 28, 2012 21:22:15   #
MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy
 
according to the review forums, you place your order and a couple of days later they will call you and tell you:

A.) they are out of stock but have XYZ in stock for a few dollars more. next thing you know you have been sold a lesser camera but because of all the hidden fees and add ons this company likes to charge (battery, battery charger, etc are NOT included in the sale it seems) it has cost you more than it would at BestBuy.

B.) the camera you ordered is an "international" model and the US model is more money (closer to retail value) but you need to purchase the battery, battery charger, etc and the next thing you know that great deal on a 5D MKii just cost you more than buying it from B&H (where the battery, battery charge, etc are all included in the price).

It's a scam, a quick google search reveals it. You are not going to find a 5D MKii for more than $1000 off suggested retail price. Even used ones go for around $1,800.

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Jan 29, 2012 01:28:24   #
dasboat Loc: Vernonia,Ore.(Vernowhere)
 
Wow ! I just read the reviews you pointed out,and what a scam.Thanks for your insight,you just saved me a big pain in the arse.

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Jan 29, 2012 05:51:35   #
alienmurphy Loc: Alaska
 
dasboat wrote:
Has anyone purchased from buyherephoto ? To get a $2300 canon 5d mk ll and a $1300 canon 28-300 lens plus all kinds of other equipment for a grand total of $1,324 just makes me wonder if it's to good to be true.I'm willing to give it a shot if any of you has a good story about these guys.

http://www.buyherephoto.com/default/product_info.php?products_id=742


I Googled the site and they are a 'bait and switch' outfit. Did not read anything good about them. Link after link with nothing but complaints.

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Jan 29, 2012 08:58:07   #
Carolynrae
 
I also read the Thoughts of Dave reviews. So good to review before purching. This is a dishonest company. I agree, you have to pay more but companies like B and H are reputable and will back their products.

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Jan 29, 2012 12:10:15   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Stay away.

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Jan 29, 2012 12:49:21   #
CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon
 
dasboat wrote:
Has anyone purchased from buyherephoto ? To get a $2300 canon 5d mk ll and a $1300 canon 28-300 lens plus all kinds of other equipment for a grand total of $1,324 just makes me wonder if it's to good to be true.I'm willing to give it a shot if any of you has a good story about these guys.

http://www.buyherephoto.com/default/product_info.php?products_id=742


Looked at the site and the prices look very good. Wonder where they are located? Think I will wait and see if there is any feed back on them from others.

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Jan 29, 2012 12:58:54   #
jkaye65 Loc: Chico, CA
 
I found a review of the site here -> http://www.resellerratings.com/store/buyherephoto

Not to promising for anybody searching for camera gear.

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Jan 29, 2012 20:39:00   #
Jer Loc: Mesa, Arizona
 
Remember, it it's too good to be true.......
Those prices are all below cost. Uhmmmmmm

I won't do it. No way.

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Jan 29, 2012 20:39:22   #
CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon
 
jkaye65 wrote:
I found a review of the site here -> http://www.resellerratings.com/store/buyherephoto

Not to promising for anybody searching for camera gear.


Checked the web site reviews. It looks like a really bad operation that everyone should stay away from!

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