principalgrandpa

Hi. I want referring to the posts that people put up regarding camera stores and legitimate businesses. I was referring to the come-on ads such as the one below about unknown social security benefits for seniors and others stating secret ways for seniors to double their retirement income, etc. They list some dubious-sounding individual, rather than a legitimate source. Just saying..... be careful; there are many scammers who know that camera buffs have money.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The advertising you see is specific to you and your online activity. I was shopping on Under Armour this morning, all I see now is ads for shoes and clothes. If concerned about the advertising tracking, investigate an ad-blocker plug-in to your browser, or software that removes tracking cookies. These are ideas under your control, including choosing to no longer use the no-fee / advertising-supported UHH site.

Burkley Loc: Park City

If you buy from Abe’s enough you’ll get taken, truly taken.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

A good price will bring people in, but good service will bring them back in. More companies would do well to remember that.

shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA

Ditto ! Shang.

11bravo

I've used B&H and Adorama for years, several cameras plus a lot of "support" items (batteries, battery chargers, camera cases, etc., and in the ancient days, film). Never had a problem. I look at both, compare prices and shipping, in stock, etc. Have used Adorama print service for a number of metal prints, very pleased with results.

The only problem I ever had was my own fault: bought an FZ300 for a foreign friend just before Christmas and was traveling soon after for 2 months out of the country. Tried the camera, noticed a small glitch when turning on, but didn't always repeat. Rather than returning for a replacement as I didn't think would arrive in time, I hoped for the best. Thankfully, the camera totally failed while I was there. Brought it back to the US, sent to Panasonic repair under warranty. Repaired with no questions, and returned to friend 6 months later on next trip. Has worked flawlessly for the last 4 years and sometimes she takes better pictures than me.

Lesson learned: on ANY glitch, return. In hindsight, I should have returned as defective for refund and just ordered another, explaining situation to company.

I have no qualms about using either company.

Toby

When I buy stuff I frequently use MSN's incognito browser so that the places I visit cannot keep info unless I specifically allow them to do so. That prevents stores and MSN from badgering me when I look on the next time.

jsenear Loc: Hopkins, MN.

I have used Adorama for many years. About a year ago I bought a guitelele from them. (small travel guitar). It was supposed to have a case that came with it as advertised in Adorama's ad. I never received the case. They claimed the ad was a mistake. They offered me a small amount off my purchase for the missing case. Not an amount I could have even bought a cardboard case with. They were not nice about it either. Two months after I talked with them the false ad was still up on their site. I have purchased photo equipment from them and never had a problem but I won't use them any longer. Not while B&H is still around.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Whatever it is that your wife prohibits you from buying you probably don't need Scruples.
At least that's the way it is in my house

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

My wife of 34 years is extremely frugal. She will always save for a rainy day. As for me, I’ll make do with a broken umbrella. I’m more of an impulse buyer. I probably don’t need it anyway. Besides, we have one child who finished college with a PhD and our other child with a Masters. We will be going on a long planned vacation next year.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I have used both ADORAMA and B&H. Both are reputable and it’s hard to find fault with either. With ADORAMA, I had a broken battery grip and they replaced it with a brand new one. They just switched it out -no charge. With B&H I was able to get a lens without breaking the bank, it too was switched out.

principalgrandpa

Thank you.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

I'm so glad to hear that. I just had a discussion with friend on hie very subject. You raise your kids, give them a good education and set them out on their own. It's now your time. Hope your vacation turns out to be a long and enjoyable one.

henryp Loc: New York, NY

Thank you.

I believe you are mistaken.

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

It's ADORAMA, and I've bought lots of gear from them over the years and never had a problem. I use them for all of my printing; price, quality, and service are excellent.

Mark