42nd St Photo is a scam
Sep 23, 2014 05:59:22 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
42nd St photo advertised the Nikon lens 70-200 f2.8 for $2100. The price was too good to be true. I ordered it right away. A Rep called me 2 days later telling me that " Oh Sir I'm sorry; that price was not for US warranty so you have to pay $2396 for the lens." I said to myself that sounds like a scam and let me put them to a test. Few days later I ordered the Nikon d810 that was advertised for $2700. Then 2 days later again somebody else called me with another story telling me that camera was not the right one so they will charge me $ 3200 for the good one. To me it's better to buy from the big names like B&H or Adorama because when you buy equipments from places like 42nd ST Photo there will be a lot of back and forth. It's like buying a used car from a used car lot. PLEASE, BE AWARE OF 42ND STREET PHOTO
Sep 23, 2014 06:11:28 #
I hope you canceled your orders and bought from someone reputable. Too good to be true is usually exactly that.
Sep 23, 2014 06:13:42 #
Since you have been here for 3 years, you can only blame yourself- all you had to do is search
Sep 23, 2014 06:16:12 #
tdekany wrote:
Since you have been here for 3 years, you can only blame yourself- all you had to do is search
Missing the point here I think.
42nd St Photo was always one of the big name in NY for camera equipment. It is concerning that they have come down to this.
Sep 23, 2014 06:16:35 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
Yes. After some rude comments from the Salesman, he finally cancelled the order for me. Now I have to make sure that I check my credit card for at least 6 months for any charge from that salesman. You never know.
LFingar wrote:
I hope you canceled your orders and bought from someone reputable. Too good to be true is usually exactly that.
Sep 23, 2014 06:18:10 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
Try to do the same thing I did and you will see what I'm talking about.
Bobbee wrote:
Missing the point here I think.
42nd St Photo was always one of the big name in NY for camera equipment. It is concerning that they have come down to this.
42nd St Photo was always one of the big name in NY for camera equipment. It is concerning that they have come down to this.
Sep 23, 2014 06:24:34 #
Bobbee wrote:
Missing the point here I think.
42nd St Photo was always one of the big name in NY for camera equipment. It is concerning that they have come down to this.
42nd St Photo was always one of the big name in NY for camera equipment. It is concerning that they have come down to this.
I lived in ny in the 80s/90s and it was the same way. Nothing has changed really
Sep 23, 2014 06:29:04 #
ttheme wrote:
42nd St photo advertised the Nikon lens 70-200 f2.... (show quote)
I would report them to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC.gov) with the details. At least you will save some unlucky person from being scammed.
Sep 23, 2014 06:31:09 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
Writing this thread is a start.
Dan L wrote:
I would report them to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC.gov) with the details. At least you will save some unlucky person from being scammed.
Sep 23, 2014 06:42:08 #
Be sure to contact your credit card company and let them know that no charges are to be made to 42 St., do this in writing and send register sig requested. Back in the day I made many purchases with many companies that have since changed business models. The flip side. If I am on budget restrains do I buy grey goods or used. If I am buying used do I buy from established companies or off the street. In my case I have gone to the street and founds some under used sharp equipment - what a gift. J. R.
Sep 23, 2014 06:46:03 #
ttheme
Loc: Florida
I sure will contact them.
Gifted One wrote:
Be sure to contact your credit card company and le... (show quote)
Sep 23, 2014 06:49:50 #
ttheme wrote:
42nd St photo advertised the Nikon lens 70-200 f2.... (show quote)
You gave them two chances. That's more than enough. That's what they call Bait and Switch.
Sep 23, 2014 06:54:00 #
edstubbs
Loc: East Coast; 1st state, Delaware
ttheme wrote:
42nd St photo advertised the Nikon lens 70-200 f2.... (show quote)
I have always wondered about them. Their prices do seem to good to be true. Thank for sharing
:thumbup:
Sep 23, 2014 06:55:30 #
jerryc41 wrote:
You gave them two chances. That's more than enough. That's what they call Bait and Switch.
I prefer the phrase "bait and screw". Has a little more oomph!
Sep 23, 2014 06:57:59 #
edstubbs
Loc: East Coast; 1st state, Delaware
pithydoug wrote:
I prefer the phrase "bait and screw". Has a little more oomph!
Yes it does!!! Either way, not for me.
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