42 Street Photo
Jan 7, 2018 14:11:11 #
preachrbill wrote:
Scary stuff! Thanks for the warning. I will look at other sites. Was wanting a Nikon 3400 kit, but with a 70-300 VR instead of the standard that comes with the kit, 42Street has just the body and 18-55 and advertise a great price on the VR zoom
Try building your own virtual 'perfect kit' and see if you can shop for the parts separately, or get the simplest bundle and add to it. Consider refurbished or used from reliable sources.
Jan 8, 2018 06:31:06 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
preachrbill wrote:
I am just getting back into photography after several years and looking at Nikon 3400. 42 Street has best price I can find, anyone have any dealings with them? Reviews I have read are good.
Avoid 42nd Street Photo Shop. I repeat, avoid 42nd Street Photo Shop.
Jan 8, 2018 06:54:23 #
preachrbill wrote:
I am just getting back into photography after several years and looking at Nikon 3400. 42 Street has best price I can find, anyone have any dealings with them? Reviews I have read are good.
I can honestly say, I have purchased several different times from them, the last time was a new Nikon D610 and the Nikon 200-500mm lens from them. When I asked the salesman if they were grey market items, he unhesitantly responded that they were....did not try to deceive me. I still made the purchase, shot with them for several years, did not have one ounce of problems with either of them. Plus, I never experienced the "bait and switch" comeon that I have seen others post about them. So, I am not trying to convonce ANYONE that they should purchase from 42nd Street, just responding to your post. Would I purchase from them again, absolutely.
Jan 8, 2018 06:56:56 #
Jan 8, 2018 06:58:34 #
JRFINN wrote:
You probably shopped at 47th street photo--not 42nd street photoI've shopped there years ago 1988 or so but have always shopped in person and found them helpful and great prices. However, that was before the use of the internet.
Now searching is done easily.
Now searching is done easily.
Jan 8, 2018 07:00:16 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
preachrbill wrote:
I am just getting back into photography after several years and looking at Nikon 3400. 42 Street has best price I can find, anyone have any dealings with them? Reviews I have read are good.
42 nd street, BAD, B&H, GOOD, 42nd BAD, Adorama, GOOD, 42nd street BAD, almost everyone else, GOOD.
Jan 8, 2018 07:01:04 #
JRFINN wrote:
I've shopped there years ago 1988 or so but have always shopped in person and found them helpful and great prices. However, that was before the use of the internet.
Now searching is done easily.
Now searching is done easily.
You would seriously recommend a company based on doing business with them 30 years ago? You are probably thinking of 47th St. Photo, which was a good company back then. 42nd St. Photo probably used that name hoping people who remember 47th St. would think is the same company.
Jan 8, 2018 07:02:49 #
Another very reputable photo store that rarely gets mentioned is Unique Photo in New Jersey.
Jan 8, 2018 07:06:57 #
Another website that I have used is Greentoe.com - you put in a realistic bid for the item and they try to find a LEGIT Authorized dealer who will accept your offer. Sometimes your offer is accepted, sometimes you get a counter offer to either accept or decline.
Jan 8, 2018 07:11:37 #
tradio wrote:
Where did you read those reviews ?
I would do a lot more research on them as they are the king of "bait and switch".
I would do a lot more research on them as they are the king of "bait and switch".
Been "Baited & switched" by them many years ago. NOT getting taken again!Jan 8, 2018 07:24:49 #
SteveTog
Loc: Philly
I had a bad experience attempting to get them to honor a quoted price more than ten years ago. My recollection is that they wouldn't let me buy the camera in question without an additional, expensive 'warranty'. I think it was illegal, but I did not have the time or energy to complain, and to whom? Now I have the Internet to warn you.
If I were in your position I would stay away.
If I were in your position I would stay away.
Jan 8, 2018 07:32:06 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
If you enjoy seeing one offer, and then ordering that camera and being told it is not in stock, if you think you enjoy being charged for the "battery package" < hint most legitimate sellers of course include a battery with the camera. If you enjoy possibly being told that low, low price is only offered if you purchase the "camera protection or extended warranty option. If you enjoy getting your card billed even though the item is not in stock as soon as you place your order vs having your card charged when the item is in stock and shipping, if you love having a vendor squander you camera budget dollars, go ahead right click. If you do not love misery then order from the time honored sites, Adorama, B&H, Amazon.
Jan 8, 2018 07:34:27 #
reggrant
Loc: Dallas via S. Texas
I won’t do business with them again. They called me after the sale, wanted to upsell me and lied regarding their offer. I’m sticking with B&H, even if they are higher.
Jan 8, 2018 07:34:41 #
preachrbill wrote:
I am just getting back into photography after several years and looking at Nikon 3400. 42 Street has best price I can find, anyone have any dealings with them? Reviews I have read are good.
I won't deal with those people.
Jan 8, 2018 07:39:49 #
preachrbill wrote:
I am just getting back into photography after several years and looking at Nikon 3400. 42 Street has best price I can find, anyone have any dealings with them? Reviews I have read are good.
I personally have no experience with "42 Street". My grandson just bought the D3400, I personally have the D3300 and find it very adequate for myself as a beginner and was bought as a used DSLR, works fine. $375.00. Next concentrated on purchase of lens, 2 Prime and 1 Zoom lens. A Speedlight flash with off Camera triggers. Hope you find what you need, do research.
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