Buying camera from big box store
May 10, 2015 22:55:17 #
boberic wrote:
BTW Many states require you to pay state income tax from items bought out of state that did not charge the tax. But almost no-one does.
Boberic, I can attest that WI is VERY serious about sales tax collection, whether vendors collect the tax or not. Have calculated and paid every year since moving here. /Ralph
May 11, 2015 02:26:07 #
azphotobug
Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
wapusk wrote:
I have an opportunity to buy a Sony a6000 mirrorless camera with 2 lenses from a big box store requiring membership (begins with C...ends in O) for about $650. My question - has anyone had any experience buying camera equipment from C...O? I am sure I can return everything to the store if there is an issue but I wonder if these stores carry genuine equipment???? Just wanting some advice.
C_____O is absolutely the best to buy from. As others have said, their return policy is without peer including S___m's C__b. With electronics which includes cameras, you have 90 days to return if you're unhappy w/your purchase, no questions asked.They sell $100K diamond rings and top notch brands of watches. The only drawback is that their selection isn't as grand as a camera store or a big box like Best Buy. If I found a camera, I would not hesitate buying from C____O.
May 11, 2015 07:25:49 #
wapusk wrote:
I have an opportunity to buy a Sony a6000 mirrorless camera with 2 lenses from a big box store requiring membership (begins with C...ends in O) for about $650. My question - has anyone had any experience buying camera equipment from C...O? I am sure I can return everything to the store if there is an issue but I wonder if these stores carry genuine equipment???? Just wanting some advice.
I have bought a two cameras there. We did not like the first, so exchanged it (without any problem) for the second. The real difference between the original manufacturer's versions and the versions they sell is that the ones they sell have some feature not found on the standard version, so the model number is slightly different. But I'm pretty sure they are still manufactured by the original manufacturer. At least, all the literature is there.
May 11, 2015 08:22:36 #
wapusk wrote:
I have an opportunity to buy a Sony a6000 mirrorless camera with 2 lenses from a big box store requiring membership (begins with C...ends in O) for about $650. My question - has anyone had any experience buying camera equipment from C...O? I am sure I can return everything to the store if there is an issue but I wonder if these stores carry genuine equipment???? Just wanting some advice.
It's all genuine.
May 11, 2015 08:32:06 #
ygelman wrote:
I have bought a two cameras there. We did not like the first, so exchanged it (without any problem) for the second. The real difference between the original manufacturer's versions and the versions they sell is that the ones they sell have some feature not found on the standard version, so the model number is slightly different. But I'm pretty sure they are still manufactured by the original manufacturer. At least, all the literature is there.
Please tell me what features not found on the standard version was found on the Costco model. thanks.
May 11, 2015 08:58:56 #
MikeMcK wrote:
Please tell me what features not found on the standard version was found on the Costco model. thanks.
Costco was selling Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX19 -- compared to the ZX20.
ZX19 did not have GPS, available only in black, 4 grams lighter, and extra internal memory image storage which was 77MB compared to 12MB. And price was $50 cheaper.
I got these specs at:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-zs19/panasonic-zs19A.HTM
May 11, 2015 09:00:56 #
ygelman wrote:
Costco was selling Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX19 -- compared to the ZX20.
ZX19 did not have GPS, available only in black, 4 grams lighter, and extra internal memory image storage which was 77MB compared to 12MB. And price was $50 cheaper.
I got these specs at:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-zs19/panasonic-zs19A.HTM
ZX19 did not have GPS, available only in black, 4 grams lighter, and extra internal memory image storage which was 77MB compared to 12MB. And price was $50 cheaper.
I got these specs at:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/panasonic-zs19/panasonic-zs19A.HTM
Thanks for your response.
May 11, 2015 10:28:15 #
I want to thank everyone for their response to my question. I really appreciate all the advice and discussion generated!!! I will be sure to post some images from the new camera once I get it!
May 11, 2015 10:49:55 #
wapusk wrote:
I want to thank everyone for their response to my question. I really appreciate all the advice and discussion generated!!! I will be sure to post some images from the new camera once I get it!
Great! Then we can all tell you, you bought the wrong camera, at the wrong place, for the wrong price. (smile)
May 11, 2015 22:24:37 #
May 11, 2015 22:55:30 #
rob s wrote:
Given that this store also has an s in the middle of it's name you can rest easy. Their return policy is absolutely stellar and second to none weeks or even months after the purchase. They can also recreate and reprint your original invoice if you happen to have lost it and need one for a manufacturer's warranty claim.
Use them without any anxiety. They are great people.
Use them without any anxiety. They are great people.
Well said...you're probably getting the one I returned. Nothing wrong with it, but touch screen is missing...
May 11, 2015 23:12:09 #
MontanaTrace wrote:
Great! Then we can all tell you, you bought the wrong camera, at the wrong place, for the wrong price. (smile)
And shooting pictures at the wrong place in the wrong light and.....oh what?
There really are not any bad cameras on the market anymore. Pay around $100 and you have a remarkable machine. Read the manual and you find it does almost what your dslr does.
May 11, 2015 23:33:34 #
wapusk wrote:
I have an opportunity to buy a Sony a6000 mirrorless camera with 2 lenses from a big box store requiring membership (begins with C...ends in O) for about $650. My question - has anyone had any experience buying camera equipment from C...O? I am sure I can return everything to the store if there is an issue but I wonder if these stores carry genuine equipment???? Just wanting some advice.
I bought mine from Costco and received last Friday. This is the second camera I have bought from them. Their return policy is 90 days with full refund on electronics. Plus you get 2 years warranty. They throw in the extra year for free.
Jun 11, 2015 09:16:02 #
Bram boy
Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
rob s wrote:
Given that this store also has an s in the middle of it's name you can rest easy. Their return policy is absolutely stellar and second to none weeks or even months after the purchase. They can also recreate and reprint your original invoice if you happen to have lost it and need one for a manufacturer's warranty claim.
Use them without any anxiety. They are great people.
Use them without any anxiety. They are great people.
For sure Rob . I have returned lots of stuff back to CosGo . And they don't even check it out , or ask you why your bring it back . All the do is look at your bill . And return what you payed
Jun 18, 2015 21:53:40 #
Bram boy
Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
Budnjax wrote:
I joined Costco for a year but never bought much t... (show quote)
Do you know that cosco doesent make any money on food it's a brake even on that end . There money is made in people buying member ships , and renewing them each year . So there selling the products they get to you
Whole sale . Same as what they pay. And they have millions of member out there renewing there member ship every day ever day . And there stock is on
The recommended to buy list . Don't beleiive me look it up
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