33 Street Camera
May 24, 2023 14:18:53 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Have a look at Abe's of Maine if you really want low prices.
OK, that made me laugh & it's been one of those days. Thanks!
May 25, 2023 08:37:38 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Deal with a reputable company so you have no future aggravation! B+H is who I use.
May 25, 2023 13:11:51 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
Run, run, run away…. Fast! A lot better reputable dealers out there. You just need to shop around what are you looking for
May 25, 2023 13:28:35 #
33rd Street Camera is trading on the name of a very fine camera store that was located on one of the 30s now out of business I believe. I dealt with it 50+/- years ago.
May 25, 2023 13:35:32 #
May 25, 2023 14:32:37 #
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
Sid so funny but so true pretty much nailed this postRun away don't walk, don't trip over Abe on the way
May 25, 2023 14:52:34 #
insman1132 wrote:
Thanks, guys, but B & H does not have the package I am looking for. I am hoping someone on this great site has dealt with 33 Street Camera and can tell me if there was anything bad.
If you describe the package you are looking for, we might have better suggestions. More information is better when making decisions.
May 26, 2023 21:23:33 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Have you actually followed that link?
It is as fake as the "deals" at 33 Street Camera.
It claims they are an authorized Canon dealer. They are not. I just checked Canon USA's list of authorized dealers.
There are now a whole bunch of fake "review" sites online, singing the praises of shysters like 33 Street. They're self-created. I found several more about 33 Street with the exact same wording.
They sell on Amazon, at KMart Online and at Walmart Online. Could not find a website of their own.
At the above link they even lie about being an "Amazon FBA dealer".... This means "fulfilled by Amazon" and is seen as being more trustworthy since you can return to Amazon if you have a problem. However, 33 Street IS NOT an FBA dealer. Check any of their listings on Amazon... They all say "sold by 33 Street" and "ships from 33 Street". Pretty much the opposite of being an FBA dealer!
And if you click on "33 Street Camera" at Amazon, it shows you their feedback and reviews. They have had a total of 23 in the last 12 months. That's not very many for an Amazon dealer! And the very first one is a one star complaint that a purchase was cancelled and the buyer's money wasn't returned. Yet somehow they have 0% one star reviews? The next is a 3-star review that's a complaint, buyer paid extra for overnight delivery, it's been 3 days and still not delivered. 3 stars? Something strange is going on!
Not to mention, the bundles they sell on Amazon are full of a bunch of cheap crap. And the cameras are almost certainly gray market (no warranty).
Oh, and 33 Street Camera isn't on 33rd Street either. In fact, they are Mozi Corp., 1002 Quentin Road, Ste 3030A, Brooklyn, New York 11223, United States. The photo of the location taken by Google Maps in Nov. 2017 shows a shoe store.
Much like Abes of Maine isn't in Maine (it's in New Jersey) and no one named Abe has worked there in years.
May 26, 2023 21:47:29 #
May 27, 2023 16:12:11 #
Call B&H and tell them what bundle you want and how much 33 St. Camera is selling if it for, and see if B&H will match it.
May 27, 2023 18:03:27 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Most camera dealers will custom make a kit package. I would not bring up 33rd AT ALL, that proves your just shopping around for price and unaware of grey market products. Trust B &H their prices are very competitive and you can't compare them to grey market dealer
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