Heck of a deal

[Wes]

D200 w/28-70 f/2.8 and a 70-200 f/2.8 VR for something like $3300.

http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prod...7539&up=362469

They get a lousy write-up on ResellerRatings, but a great write-up at RatingsPlanet. (http://www.ratingsplanet.com/merchan..._id=1948279258)

[Daniel Bates]

I still say RUN!





(for those who don't want to click the link--the short version is that RatingsPlanet may or may not be owned by BestPriceCameras, but it's definitely not trustworthy.)

[Night Owl]

Hmmm....D80 for <$600. I remain suspicious.

[Glen_A]

They are a major rip off, stay away. http://www.resellerratings.com/store...rice_Cameras_6

[Gambit]

Originally Posted by Night Owl

Hmmm....D80 for <$600. I remain suspicious.

That's putting it mildly.

[Modsquad]

First, check this out, even if you don't read all my blabber, lol:
http://donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/


Ok folks, I just went thru a fiasco while shopping for my D50 & I found out there are some really shady camera dealers located in NY & NJ that sell 'gray market' cameras. They have high pressure sales tactics & try to upsell you on other items. I placed my order but luckily it wasn't processed. Instead it just logs your info & a salesman calls you & tries to upsell you. He told me it didn't come with a battery & charger & so I looked on the PC to double check & I told him that it in fact did as well as a U.S. warranty....he then told me that they honored the warranty, not Nikon USA...he said I'd have to pay more for the 'American' version & for the one that came with a regular battery & charger, and not a 'disposable' battery....right then & there I told him to cancel my order. I immediately called back to speak with a manager & he was a jerk...he just said, it doesn't matter we don't have it in stock & won't be getting anymore. So I called on the sales line again to verify they had them in stock & the sales guy said they had multiple units that could ship out right then.....

Be VERY careful if the business is anywhere close to NY...also, call them & see if the folks have Jersey accents. If so, stay away!

Here's my original post on another forum about my experience:
http://www.seatstaysup.net/forums/sh...ighlight=nikon

[engstrom]

Originally Posted by Modsquad

Be VERY careful if the business is anywhere close to NY...also, call them & see if the folks have Jersey accents. If so, stay away!

Yes, you have to be careful because there are many scam stores in NY/NJ but not all NY stores are bad, you just have to do your homework. B&H and Adorama are two NY stores that have a generally good reputation (although I've heard of some folks that have had problems with Adorama).