42 nd St Photography (Page 3): I do remember 47th Street Photography back in the day. Back then, Every Other Storefront in that area claimed to be selling cameras...

delder Loc: Maryland

mwsilvers wrote:

You are likely confusing it with the original 47th Street Photo which in its day was a very good store.

I do remember 47th Street Photography back in the day.
Back then, Every Other Storefront in that area claimed to be selling cameras...

HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO

Gatorcoach wrote:

Many years ago 47th Street photo (not 42nd St) was a reputable dealer. That was a long, long time ago and they are NOT related.

Great comment.....Thanks for informing with this correction. They used to be a great store...now, use B&H or Adorama.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

HRoss wrote:

Great comment.....Thanks for informing with this correction. They used to be a great store...now, use B&H or Adorama.

I had issues with Adorama when I had a problem with a $25 item and they gave me a run around from he'll.
Goodbye Adorama hello B and H

BebuLamar

StanMac wrote:

Hmmmmm, 42 Street Photo is located on 32nd Street. I’d avoid a store that is that deceptive.

Stan

That is not too far like Abe's of Maine which is in New Jersey.

BebuLamar

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

Run don't walk from them
Use B and H

Do nothing. Most of us are far away from them. Some of us are thousands of miles away. Why do we need to run.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

BebuLamar wrote:

Do nothing. Most of us are far away from them. Some of us are thousands of miles away. Why do we need to run.

Possible mail order purchases

Bohica Loc: SE Coast of NC

I last bought a Minolta X700 from them in 1983, then they were a good shop, don't know now

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

anhmydo1941 wrote:

Do you have any experience with this store ? Do we need to stay away from it ? I learned this shop stay on the market for a pretty long time ."Grey market or bad quality products?
Thank you for your suggestions.

I've heard ABC - Adorama, B&H and Calumet (I think) are the most trustworthy. But, be aware that B&H and I think Adorama sell grey market as an optional choice, but they will indicate those products as "international model" or "international warranty" - best to call if you're not sure. An unusually low price is the usual indicator for grey market, which is a term rarely used by retailers - look for "international model" or something similar in the description. CALL IF YOU ARE NOT SURE.

BebuLamar

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

Possible mail order purchases

Actually if you live nearby just go by the store. Just looking at the storefront will tell you a lot about their businesses. With a website you can't see very well how they do their business but seeing the store in person will tell you a lot. So really don't need to run away from these bad stores. Just go by the stores and you will know.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

There are so many reliable dealers. Avoid shops with low prices. The manufactures set prices, so a low price is a warning sign.

Some of the reliable dealers -

Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Costco, Crutchfield, Hunt's, KEH, Robert's, and probably some others. An authorized dealer will be approved by the manufacturer, so it will be reputable, and the prices will be just about the same from one seller to another.

Gtole Loc: Connecticut

I would stay away from them unless you are looking for grey market gear. Prices are good but good luck on getting anything fixed or warranty. Abes is similar although they sell a combination of grey market and US market goods. B&H or adorama are your best bet IMHO

anhmydo1941 wrote:

Do you have any experience with this store ? Do we need to stay away from it ? I learned this shop stay on the market for a pretty long time ."Grey market or bad quality products?
Thank you for your suggestions.

shoelessjoe

Be very careful where or who buy equipment from. If a deal is too good to be true, it probably is. Both Abes of Maine and 42 street are not an authorized camera dealer for my brand which is Sony. Make sure that you will be covered under a warranty and that you can get any software updates that should be available to you.

kmielen Loc: Eastern NC

BebuLamar wrote:

Actually if you live nearby just go by the store. Just looking at the storefront will tell you a lot about their businesses. With a website you can't see very well how they do their business but seeing the store in person will tell you a lot. So really don't need to run away from these bad stores. Just go by the stores and you will know.

Or surf from your couch...
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7501579,-73.9846822,3a,30y,2.51h,93.2t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sV8jBqc1L6yjU8_9Ib4wFnQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DV8jBqc1L6yjU8_9Ib4wFnQ%26cb_client%3Dsearch.gws-prod.gps%26w%3D360%26h%3D120%26yaw%3D10.998028%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu

You'll need to cut/paste the ENTIRE URL. Check out the historical images too.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

RUN, Run fast, RUG long, Run hard . UHH is filled with horror storied from that place

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

CHG_CANON wrote:

Have a look at Abe's of Maine if you really want low prices.

You are a very bad influence, Mr Sager!
You should know that people cannot get great deals at Abe’s of Maine since they moved to New Joisey.

As for 42nd Street Photo you may be better at B&H Photo. I have always gone there and am extremely satisfied with their robust online service, too.