Greentoe (Page 2): I asked this same question back in August. I must say I have been very pleased with the Canon items I purchased. The price was right and it came with a warranty. I...

capt2575 Loc: New York City

I asked this same question back in August. I must say I have been very pleased with the Canon items I purchased. The price was right and it came with a warranty. I guess I am saying "go for it." :-D

Dave R. Loc: PNW

foathog wrote:

Wow. after reading what some of the others are saying perhaps I should keep my mouth shut. I shouldn't tell anyone how much money I saved on my canon 100mm 2.8L macro lens. I guess some guys like paying more. I am completely satisfied with the transaction.

Not to worry foathog. There are always a couple of nay sayers. In this case one of them finds a need to be crude which is becoming a common occurrence. If there had been complaints from others prior I could understand the sentiment.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

I have indeed seen some of their ad's and have taken a wait and see what the feedback would eventually say here on the forum, and from what I have read I will give them a try.

dannac Loc: 60 miles SW of New Orleans

I believe you will receive the merchandise ordered.

I do not believe their advertised savings.

Best deal I was offered was 7%, after questioning the percent advertised, they raised the offer to 10%.

Not enough for me to add a 3rd party to the transaction.

From their website

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I have purchased a couple of items and saved 25-30% over the cheapest price found anywhere else. Very impressed.

From GreentoeCustomerCare

GreentoeCustomerCare wrote:

beat Amazon and other retailers prices by 15%-20%.

a2000c Loc: ND

Wayne P wrote:

Has anybody purchased from Greentoe? If so, did you have any problems? They advertised on this site recently.

Yes, Worked well for me. Had no problems.

IzzyKap Loc: Rockville, MD

It all depends how you look at it. The way it works is that you submit your proposed price for an item. There is a gauge that gives you some idea of a likelihood that your price may be accepted. Then Greentoe submits your proposed site to their providers. They can accept or submit a counter bid. In several instances that I've dealt with Greentoe, my savings over B&H, Adorama and Amazon was slightly under or over 10%. If I spend $ 1000 which is not unusual in today's camera and lens market, it's a savings of around $ 100. In my view, that's a reason to consider Greentoe.

dannac wrote:

I believe you will receive the merchandise ordered.

I do not believe their advertised savings.

Best deal I was offered was 7%, after questioning the percent advertised, they raised the offer to 10%.

Not enough for me to add a 3rd party to the transaction.

From their website

Gemgirl1 Loc: Grand Rapids, MI & Shalimar, FL

Wayne P wrote:

Has anybody purchased from Greentoe? If so, did you have any problems? They advertised on this site recently.

My husband tried buying a Sony Camera bag from them after I pointed Greentoe out but no one accept his offer so he bought it from a reputable dealer for very close to the same price and no waiting......just our experience.

thelazya Loc: Wendell, MN

It's amazing how people can beat something to death without trying it. I have purchased a 6D, Sigma 105 Macro, Sigma 50 1.4 A and saved enough money to purchase a tripod from them as well. I find them to be a great company and will purchase my Sigma 150-600 C when it becomes available. Get over yourselves and change, this is a good thing.

Dave R. Loc: PNW

SonnyE wrote:

No Jerry, I meant it the way it read.
Butthair Clingon's, like fart dust that sticks to butthairs. Wiping's the Charmin left behind. Stuff to shampoo from the muff. :twisted:

Ref: Greentoe's response above.
Why would somebody want to add yet another middleman into a purchase?
No Thank You. :hunf:

Can't we leave the playground mentality where it belongs?

:roll:

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Dave R. wrote:

Can't we leave the playground mentality where it belongs?

:roll:

Amen!!! Well stated, and thank you! :thumbup: SonnyE tries to be clever, witty and funny and in my opinion fails miserably!

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

GreentoeCustomerCare wrote:

Hello all, br br I just wanted to let you know th... (show quote)

After reading all posts on this thread and so many of them being positive I will indeed give you a try on my next body or lens purchase.

a2000c Loc: ND

Gemgirl1 wrote:

My husband tried buying a Sony Camera bag from them after I pointed Greentoe out but no one accept his offer so he bought it from a reputable dealer for very close to the same price and no waiting......just our experience.

It has been my experience that retailers that sell Sony stuff get what they usually ask for. I've received very few bids when I tried to offer a lower than retail price on Sony stuff.

TazRodriguez Loc: San Fernando Valley, CA

Haydon wrote:

Oh wait, I'm already lined up with that lobotomized generic response :)

Old school mentality... If you don't understand something, fight it or go against it.
I tried them and I'm totally happy with my purchase. I think people shouldn't have an opinion about something that they never tried or don't understand.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

Gemgirl1 wrote:

My husband tried buying a Sony Camera bag from them after I pointed Greentoe out but no one accept his offer so he bought it from a reputable dealer for very close to the same price and no waiting......just our experience.

there is a LOT less margin in camera bags than cameras and lenses. therefore Greentoe cannot compete well on lower priced items.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

TazRodriguez wrote:

Old school mentality... If you don't understand something, fight it or go against it.
I tried them and I'm totally happy with my purchase. I think people shouldn't have an opinion about something that they never tried or don't understand.

Alas, a voice of reason, finally! :thumbup: