47th St. Photo: Does anyone have experience with 47th St. photo shop? I'm thinking about ordering an accessory ki tfor my Lumix fz70, but it seems like I read something negative about...

RICKO

Does anyone have experience with 47th St. photo shop? I'm thinking about ordering an accessory ki tfor my Lumix fz70, but it seems like I read something negative about the on the HOG. Thanx in advance for any help. Ricko.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Just go to Bing or Google and search on 47th street photo and read. I'm sure you will find all you need to know...

Orca Loc: Little Egg Harbor, NJ USA

Use the search function and you will find quite a bit of info on them.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

RICKO wrote:

Does anyone have experience with 47th St. photo shop? I'm thinking about ordering an accessory ki tfor my Lumix fz70, but it seems like I read something negative about the on the HOG. Thanx in advance for any help. Ricko.

47th St. or 42nd St.?
42nd Street Photo is a scam outfit, don't know about 47th Street.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

RICKO wrote:

Does anyone have experience with 47th St. photo shop? I'm thinking about ordering an accessory ki tfor my Lumix fz70, but it seems like I read something negative about the on the HOG. Thanx in advance for any help. Ricko.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/47th_Street_Photo_13

elee950021 Loc: New York, NY

Here's a paragraph from a previous reply to another hogger:

47th Street Photo still exists. The company name was purchased at the company's bankruptcy auction way back when. I see the name on eBay selling photo stuff. The new outfit is located in Brooklyn. Here's a couple of NY Times articles about the demise of the original company: <http://www.nytimes.com/1992/01/22/business/47th-st-photo-files-for-bankruptcy.html > and <http://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/27/nyregion/with-questionable-future-47th-st-photo-closes-doors.html?_r=0>.

Hope this helps. Ed

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

47th Street Photo does not have any accreditation from the Better Business Bureau. Which in this case, means they are not a member. I do know that Walmart used them as a seller for some of their online orders like cheap Opteka lenses. They are not the same as 42nd Street Photo, which has a very bad reputation on this forum. If you are only buying an accessory kit and not a camera, you may not get burned so much on this one. You didn't say the price of the accessory kit. What does it contain?

RICKO

OK, thanks rmorrison.

RICKO

No, it was 47th St.,but I decided to order from another place. Thanx alot!

RICKO

Thanks for the link RWR. They seem to be reputable.

RICKO

Thanks for the links Ed. I'll check them out now.

BebuLamar

Back in the 80's 47th street was a good dealer. I bought many things from them. But I didn't buy anything online for more than 20 years after that so I don't know. They may not be the same company any more.

74images Loc: Los Angeles, California

RICKO wrote:

Does anyone have experience with 47th St. photo shop? I'm thinking about ordering an accessory ki tfor my Lumix fz70, but it seems like I read something negative about the on the HOG. Thanx in advance for any help. Ricko.

Where were You when this Guy Posted about the Bad Stories About 47thst Camera?

Its The Worst Camera Store In NYC, it Sells Grey Market Goods, that Camera Manufactures Won't Honor Warranties, & a lot of other Bullshit Problems!

If you get a chance have Someone Direct you to Past Topics & you'll know Damn Well what Me & Other People on this Site regarding Bad Karma with 47th Photo.

74images

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

RICKO wrote:

Does anyone have experience with 47th St. photo shop? I'm thinking about ordering an accessory ki tfor my Lumix fz70, but it seems like I read something negative about the on the HOG. Thanx in advance for any help. Ricko.

It used to be excellent - when it was a walk-in store on 47th St. I bought quite a bit from them in the old days. Now? Who knows? Same name, different business plan. There are lots of other places to buy. I never shop for photo gear by price.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

How many times are we going to be discussing all these places where we can save a few pennies.
Buy from reliable dealers like Adorama, Hunt, Cameta B&H just to mention a few of them.
Do not risk your money and have peace of mind.