42nd St Photo (Page 2): I bought a camera from them and it did not work. They would not take it back or exchange it. Buy from reputable dealers.

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

I bought a camera from them and it did not work. They would not take it back or exchange it. Buy from reputable dealers.

waynecrowley wrote:

I have seen several posts concerning 42nd St Photo on this site, not all positive. They have a Canon SX60 HS advertised for $369.00 with free shipping. Is this a good deal? Could it be gray market and if so would Canon honor the warranty or repair it if necessary? Thanks for any advice.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

YOU HAVE WON THE NIGERIAN LOTTERY. BUT TO RELEASE YOUR MONIES YOU MUST SEND A CASHIERS CHECK FOR 50000 TO.............
Wake up!!!!! You've already read the reviews. Geez.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I'd suggest staying away from 42nd St. Photo.
Canon is offering refurbished for $322.99. As good as new and with 1 yr. warranty.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-powershot-digital-cameras
Mark

waynecrowley wrote:

I have seen several posts concerning 42nd St Photo on this site, not all positive. They have a Canon SX60 HS advertised for $369.00 with free shipping. Is this a good deal? Could it be gray market and if so would Canon honor the warranty or repair it if necessary? Thanks for any advice.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

jradose wrote:

I will have to say, I have bought from 42nd St Pho... (show quote)

Hmmm, you sure you did not buy from 47th street photo ?

DanielJDLM

B&H or Adorama - PERIOD!

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

mas24 wrote:

Run away from them, until you get tired. Buy at your own risk. I would suggest you call Canon USA, and see if you can get a refurbished SX60, hopefully for near the same price. $369. With a USA warranty.

322.99 refurb from Canon

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-powershot-digital-cameras#facet:-811483883283101114105101115&productBeginIndex:0&orderBy:&pageView:grid&pageSize:&

dreklaw Loc: Tucson

I have purchased several lenses from 42nd St. Photo and have not been disappointed. Quick service, good customer support, and good lenses, Canon and Sigma. Just note that after you place your order, you will get a call to confirm AND will try to sell you an extended warranty, and accessories. It’s low pressure. Just say no, if you don’t want the extras. Overall, I’m very satisfied.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Be extremely careful with those crooks. There are very reliable dealers where perhaps you will pay a little more but buying from them offers the protection you will never get from 42nd Street Photo.
Yes, many of what they sell is gray market.
I am speaking from personal experience.

TexStan

Stick with Adorama and B&H. You'll never have a problem.

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

I got a gift certificate for 42nd Photo from someone who had no idea about their reputation. I used it to buy a Canon lens with no problem.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

Rich2236 wrote:

You do not get anything for nothing...

Except getting attached to an object via an inclined plane helically wrapped around an axis.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

waynecrowley wrote:

I have seen several posts concerning 42nd St Photo on this site, not all positive. They have a Canon SX60 HS advertised for $369.00 with free shipping. Is this a good deal? Could it be gray market and if so would Canon honor the warranty or repair it if necessary? Thanks for any advice.

No personal experience with 42nd St Photo, but all I've heard is bad. In so many cases B&H, Adorama, KEH, Amazon, a eBay all have the same price for new items. What does that tell you?

waynecrowley Loc: enerywhere/anywhere

Thanks for all the advice. I will keep looking.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Bill_de wrote:

You read the posts. Now, enter at you own risk!

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If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. I bought my wife a D7000 from KEH for $320. It has a 6 month warranty and came with battery charger. It only had 31000 shots on a camera that is rated for 150,000 shots. My D7100 had 52000 shots and is considerably newer.
You've seen the post about 42nd Street so be forewarned.

sathca Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island

Run Away!!! The statements I’ve posted here are factual. How someone had a goof experience with them I have no idea but measure the number of good to bad and you’ll figure it out.