Best Buy To Check Out Cameras (Page 5): Best Buy returns policy link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014 B&H...

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Best Buy returns policy link:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014

B&H returns policy:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/ReturnExchange.jsp

Think I will stay with B&H.

fantom Loc: Colorado

sirlensalot wrote:

Best Buy returns policy link:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014

B&H returns policy:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/ReturnExchange.jsp

Think I will stay with B&H.

Yes, there is no comparison between the two, and with B&H there are no endless lines to stand in to return something and get to pay the restocking fee.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I bought my Nikon D7100 from a local Best Buy.... I ordered it online & picked it up at the store. I know more about cameras & photography than any of their employees, thus I had no reason to shop in store...Yes, some stores have better selections than others. I had to drive to a store over in Kennesaw as my local store did not have the model I wanted...

TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA

hcmcdole wrote:

I bought my last two DSLRs from our local Best Buy... (show quote)

You probably had an unnoticed option to require a signature when you placed the order.

jdedmonds

deanfl wrote:

I discovered that Best Buy...specifically the one ... (show quote)

I get it that the main selling point for DX format gear is that it's lighter in weight. Where the hell have all the real women and men gone? I'm 75 years old and still relish going out with a D810 and an AF-S 80-200mm f2.8 D-about 6 pounds total. I can rely on getting a few great images every time without having to think about cropping out pixels, adjusting for a level horizon, or any of the other disadvantages (and I think they are legion) of DX format.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Blaster34 wrote:

Most Best Buy stores have limited displays and even less knowledgeable sales people....but can't hurt to look

Ditto here too

berchman Loc: South Central PA

jdedmonds wrote:

I get it that the main selling point for DX format gear is that it's lighter in weight. Where the hell have all the real women and men gone? I'm 75 years old and still relish going out with a D810 and an AF-S 80-200mm f2.8 D-about 6 pounds total. I can rely on getting a few great images every time without having to think about cropping out pixels, adjusting for a level horizon, or any of the other disadvantages (and I think they are legion) of DX format.

This once a "real man" toured SE Asia at age 75 (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma) with a Nikon D700 with 17-35 f/2.8 on one shoulder and a Nikon D800 with 70-200 f/2.8 on the other shoulder. Now, the real man at 80 turned sissy (in your view) has come to his senses, sold the Nikons, and carries a Fuji X-T2 on one shoulder and a Fuji X-T3 on the other shoulder. I am trying really hard to think of the "legion" of disadvantages I suffered on my recent trip to Borneo, Java and Bali, but all I can think of is the wonderful pictures I took and the relief of not dealing with bulky FF Pro zoom lenses.

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IDguy Loc: Idaho

sirlensalot wrote:

Best Buy returns policy link:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-topics/return-exchange-policy/pcmcat260800050014.c?id=pcmcat260800050014

B&H returns policy:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/ReturnExchange.jsp

Think I will stay with B&H.

Think I’ll never go into a Best Buy again!

deanfl Loc: Georgia

dparenton wrote:

Was there yesterday for the same reason. Did you decide on a camera?

I decided to go with what I use now, mainly a Nikon D7100, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5200 and my IPhone. I don’t really need any other camera for what I do, mostly landscapes.

deanfl Loc: Georgia

Whuff wrote:

This post I made 4 years ago might interest you: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-258830-1.html

Walt

Thanks for the link....looks like you have seen this movie before....I just skimmed your link and plan to read it more carefully later...I just became aware of the new activity on my post...I need to get up to speed.

deanfl Loc: Georgia

gordonjones wrote:

How old are you? Just curious.

I am 72....Most of my hikes have a waterfall at the end.

deanfl Loc: Georgia

James Van Ells wrote:

You may want to check out Showcase Photo at 2323 Cheshire Bridge Road in ATL. They carry a lot of inventory and let me try out some lenses on my camera.

Thank you for this information.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

RKL349 wrote:

Best Buy is hit or miss in my area. In one suburban store they have only point and shoot cameras. In another store they have a large display of Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and Fuji camera’s, and most popular lenses. One thing they do consistently is push their extended warranties, even after you tell them you are not interested. My preferences are still Cameta, B&H, and Adorama because their sales staffs seem to be more knowledgeable.

Let's say Best Buy has the camera you want for $1739 and the places with the more knowledgeable staff has the same camera for $1768, which store will you purchase the camera from? The one with the better price or the one with the better employees?

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

The 15% restock fee is a recent policy change. I bought my Nikon D7500. X-T2 and X-T3 from Best Buy. They have a 18 month same as cash plan for purchases over 500.00 now. Or 5% back. And an extended period for returns being the holiday season.I talked to the salesperson about the restock fee. He said they were getting too many people "buying to try" and had a lot of returns. If the equipment is faulty there is no restock fee. I'm ok with that. However their extra insurance for "drops and spills" is quite expensive.

deanfl Loc: Georgia

berchman wrote:

This once a "real man" toured SE Asia at... (show quote)

I agree with your analysis...very ably presented.