a_g5 Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 This company ("Royal Camera") from Brukline NY, offeres crazy (too good to be true) deals on the D70. All I could find on the web is 2-3 bad comments about them. Any experience with this company?AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_hahn Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 "(too good to be true)" You answered your own question. http://www.panix.com/~donwiss/pictures/BrooklynStores/ www.resellerratings.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_cooper Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1895.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Royal Camera is a "front" for CCI Camera City, just about the lowest of the low of bait and switch NYC photo dealer sleaze. Beware of any positive "reviews" you may see at reseller-ratings.com and other similar sites - they are almost certainly posted by store employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 A-ha! I see that resellerratings.com has deleted the many bogus "very satisfied" reviews for Royal Camera that were there last time I checked. Nice to see that the site has not been compromised by manipulated ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Just use a credit card, be prepared to contact the New York State Attorney's office, and be ready for a 'rash' of items that are not part of the advertised price. With that behind you, go ahead and try to get 'such a deal.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armando_roldan Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I have to admit I ordered from them 4-5 yrs ago. The N70 I saw quoted in a magazine was $30 more once I called and like an idiot, I still ordered and got a grey market camera, not USA and the 4-7 UPS ground delivery took 23 days. The didn't ship my camera until day 11 from when I ordered. And most of those * too good to be true* offers are completely stripped down cameras. No software, no straps, no caps, no lenshoods, , no battery or charger and most of all NO SERVICE.They are rather abusive on the phone when you order and EXTREMELY abusive once you make a complaint about delivery or refunds. Like someone here once posted "if you spend a lot, you only cry one. Spend cheap and you will cry for long time" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_g5 Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Again, thanks for the answers. I figured as much looking at their "deals". Makes you wonder what the real operation is, as I cann't see them doing much selling with this reputation.A G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_benveniste Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I actually tried to get one of their D70 deals last month. I used a one-use credit card number and email address. The next day, I received a phone call confirming the order. I was assured the D70 was in stock, but since I wasn't ordering 3 accessories, shipping would take 7-21 days (and a $59.95 S&H fee). 4 weeks later, I called again, and was told they were "out of stock" except for the U.S. version at the standard price. So I called the order line, where of course they were "in stock, no problem." I cancelled the order. I fully expected this outcome, just as I expect Pop Photo to ignore my letter of complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjay_modi Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 When I bought my D70 I searched thru all these 'Deep Discount Camera Shops (Web Sites)'. Here are some interesting facts that I found out about these shops: <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.royalcamera.com">Royal Camera</a><BR> <a href="http://www.amphotoworld.com">A&M Photo World</a><BR> <a href="http://www.bwayphoto.com">Broadway Photo</a><BR> <a href="http://www.digitalliquidators.com">Digital Liquidators</a><BR> <a href="http://www.expresscameras.com">Express Cameras</a><BR> <a href="http://www.infinitycameras.com">Infinity Cameras</a><BR><BR> 1. Most of the above web sites have the same administrative and technical contact address from Brooklyn New York!! (You can check their internet registry).<BR><BR> 2. They all offer the latest camera much cheaper than the market price , but whenever you call them it's out of stock!!<BR><BR> 3. If you place an order then they will call you and will ask you to buy some accessory for your camera which then will add up to equal or more than the market price of your camera. If you refuse to buy the accessory, then your order will be cancelled!!<BR><BR> In short just don't waste your time and money. All the above responses in this thread confirm my experience with these shops.<BR><BR> Actually this information should be posted to a more generic forum so that more people are aware of these cheap camera shops.<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trang_d Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I was considering purchasing the D70 from Royal Camera online site...good thing i checked for consumer feedback and reviews! http://forums.photographyreview.com/showthread.php?t=3858 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmango Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 anyone bought D70 from DiGiBest.Net?? good ? or $899 kit, too good to be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 <i>anyone bought D70 from DiGiBest.Net??</i><P> Never heard of them. No ratings at resellerratings.com. Based in Finland, and they do not provide a contact telephone number (all contact must be by email or snail mail). Price is $400 (30%) less than B&H. Shipping via FedEx for $4! Payment via Moneygram only (will not accept credit cards due to risk of fraud - HA!). Although they are based in Finland and claim to ship worldwide, all of the "customer feedback" posted at their site is from USA "buyers". I am also curious how a company that is based in Finland can offer a 1 year USA warranty??? To good to be true? How many red flags do you need to see?! Why don't you order one and let us know how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmango Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Sure I ordered thru their web. they delivered same day with a free 1 GB CF card thrown in . !! Just kidding :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remi_de_saignes Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 http://www.photo.net/neighbor/one-subcategory?id=2 I just found this if it helps... cheers -Remi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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