Cameta Camera
Dec 21, 2019 18:54:04 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Anyone know what is up with them?
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
Dec 21, 2019 18:58:19 #
IDguy wrote:
Anyone know what is up with them?
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
When I put in cameta.com it says a brand new website is coming soon, please call or email.
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Dec 21, 2019 19:47:43 #
I make no claim of being any sort of authority on marketing, but IMHO shutting one's website down at this time of year is shooting yourself in both feet.
Dec 21, 2019 19:50:44 #
krl48 wrote:
I make no claim of being any sort of authority on marketing, but IMHO shutting one's website down at this time of year is shooting yourself in both feet.
I agree, but it might not have been by choice.
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Dec 21, 2019 20:40:39 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
I did a little Goggeling. Found a suggestion they may have closed but couldn’t read article. But for sure being down now suggests disaster.
Dec 22, 2019 00:13:19 #
IDguy wrote:
Anyone know what is up with them?
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
I have contacted a friend who works there and will let you know as soon as he returns my message.
Dec 22, 2019 05:50:15 #
I found this news story. Can't read it all, without a subscription. But it seems they're closing.
https://www.amityvillerecord.com/articles/residents-shutter-to-think-cameta-might-be-closing/
https://www.amityvillerecord.com/articles/residents-shutter-to-think-cameta-might-be-closing/
Dec 22, 2019 05:59:17 #
IDguy wrote:
Anyone know what is up with them?
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
The store is closed. This is what I received from a friend who works there. "Bill retired and in the process of selling. Deal hasn’t gone through yet but we ran out of stock so we closed earlier than expected."
Dec 22, 2019 07:14:50 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
IDguy wrote:
Anyone know what is up with them?
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
They were one of my favorites: outstanding service. But their web site is down.
I stick with B&H, Adorama, and Campus Camera in Kent Ohio. I do not worry about anything as these three have never let me down.
When I needed the new Sony 200-600 lens, Campus Camera got in touch with their Sony rep. and I had it in one week. They also have the same prices as B&H and Adorama.
Dec 22, 2019 07:15:23 #
Sorry to hear that. Have ordered a few cameras & lenses from them & was confident of their word.
Dec 22, 2019 08:13:30 #
krl48 wrote:
I make no claim of being any sort of authority on marketing, but IMHO shutting one's website down at this time of year is shooting yourself in both feet.
Absolutely....they should fire the web designer....you test the new site in a hidden directory....when it's ready you switch over which takes seconds.
Dec 22, 2019 08:33:29 #
Bill_de wrote:
I agree, but it might not have been by choice.
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Absolutely ......lost my router yesterday right in the middle of tracking my gift deliveries on line,etc....bummer!
Dec 22, 2019 08:34:04 #
live4summer
Loc: Long Island, NY
The owner of Cameta decided to retire and is selling the business. I spoke to Steve who has worked at Cameta for many, many years and he seems to believe that the new owners will be taking over soon and they should be reopening in February. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Dec 22, 2019 08:34:29 #
live4summer
Loc: Long Island, NY
The owner of Cameta decided to retire and is selling the business. I spoke to Steve who has worked at Cameta for many, many years and he seems to believe that the new owners will be taking over soon and they should be reopening in February. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Dec 22, 2019 08:57:59 #
I hate to hear that Cameta Camera is closed. I bought a ton of equipment from them in the past. They were always fair and stood behind their sales.
Sorry to see you go Cameta!
Dave
Sorry to see you go Cameta!
Dave
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