matthias_st._john1 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 My 20D broke becasue I dont take care of cameras. I dont care, I use them not collect them. Anyways all my other lenses and stuff are still working so I only need a body. I was thinking about getting a XTi. I came across these deals. I was wondering if anyone else knows if these are too good to be true? http://www.century21electronics.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=390860 http://www.ccicameracity.com/canondrxti.html and also this one for the 5D http://www.expresscameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=420564&start=1 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdanmitchell Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If it seems to good to be true it probably is. Or... When in doubt, doubt. How likely do you think it is that a legitimate business would be able to sell new Canon cameras for less than half of what everyone else charges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael R Freeman Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 SCAMS! See http://www.resellerratings.com/reseller_list.pl?keyword_search=%20Enter%20store%20name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If they are significantly cheaper than B&H and Adorama (and these are) they are almost certainly a scam. Stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_smith2 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 CCI is a scam. I'm not familar with the other names, but if the price is close to CCI's they are also scams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_brown Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Of course it is a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolefan32 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Express Camera is a huge scam site. I'd suspect the others are as well. As a rule of thumb, if someone advertises a price slightly below everyone else, it's a deal. Significantly below everyone else is a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Bait and switch. The old "out of stock" scam. Inflated shipping charges. Over priced accessories. Non-delivery. Lost orders after hitting your card. It's a jungle out there. I just bought an XTi from Hunts, who are reputable for around 700. I have bought from B&H and Adorama who have served me well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 <I>My 20D broke becasue I dont take care of cameras. I dont care, I use them not collect them</i><P> I don't collect them either but I still try to take care of them. If you're wealthy enough to adopt that philosophy then trying to find a great-but-bogus deal seems a bit incongruous to me. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 What Beau said. Times two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_s9 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I was looking at something like that but Canon does not promise anything for a camera like that. and when it says "body only" it really means body only as in no box no instructions no nothing, proboboly doesnt even come with a strap so id be very careful about prices like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigwam jones Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 http://www.resellerratings.com is a very good resource. http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Century21Electronics http://www.resellerratings.com/store/CCI_Camera_City The comments I always enjoy reading are the ones that say: "I read these negative comments about this company before placing my order, but the price was so good, I thought I'd take a chance. Now they have my merchandise and I sent a check and it was cashed and they scream abuse into the phone and hang up on me when I call, the police and DA won't do anything for me, and I really wish I had believed the negative comments instead of throwing my money away." WC Fields suggested that it was morally wrong to allow a sucker to keep his money. You now have the tools you need to avoid being a sucker. Now you have a choice to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbollinger Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Stick to B&H and Adorama and you won't have to worry about these crooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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