The732
April 5th, 2005, 02:33 AM
Would you be able to make a sticky that has a list of the websites that sell camera related stuff? The only ones I know about are B&H and ebay. But would like it if they were safe sites that people have ordered from and know are safe to order from!!!!
B&H = http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=FetchChildren&Q=&ci=989
Tim L. Walker
April 5th, 2005, 04:00 AM
We could make a list, then I could contact those companies and try to set up a discount or something with them. ;)
Dolphinraver
April 5th, 2005, 04:25 AM
Now that sounds like an idea.
The732
April 5th, 2005, 04:33 AM
THats the best idea I have heard on this site!!! :)
Maybe I will wait allitle before I buy my Nikon SB800
kixphotography
April 5th, 2005, 04:42 PM
It's quite difficult to obtain discounts on camera equipment. Especially Nikon products and such. You'd almost have to be a Nikon Authorized Dealer and sell it at cost to obtain any discount. There just isn't much mark up in the products. The D-70 kit costs the stores about 1130 dollars, they sell it for 1200, a month ago there was a 200 dollar rebate. You got it for below cost. Perhaps they could assist on shipping or something.
A few places other than B&H I would go...
www.keh.com
www.pictureline.com
www.wolfcamera.com (if you must......)
www.adorama.com
A half way decent test to tell if their reputable is to check their price. If it's too low to be true, it is probably not true, or some scam. I've read numerous horror stories on this.
I've found often times on new gear that B&H has the best price.
I do not like buying from ebay. Often you'll pay even more than you would from a store. You have no idea what you're getting and you have no return policy.
Did you decide on the 800?
sinha_punit
April 5th, 2005, 07:17 PM
If I am buying something from a site I had never bought anything before, I will first check their rating at http://www.resellerratings.com/
The732
April 5th, 2005, 07:40 PM
Ya I think I am going to go with the SB 800 because I would not want to get the 600 and end up wanting the 800. I am hoping that this flash will last me for over 20 years. And as I get more experienced using flashes I would want the extra features that the 800 offers.
The732
April 5th, 2005, 07:41 PM
could contact those companies and try to set up a discount or something with them.
How long do you think that would take to have it set up? before the end of april?
Tim L. Walker
April 5th, 2005, 11:40 PM
Doubt it. Sorry.
wannabephotobug
October 19th, 2005, 10:13 PM
the lists of sites in this thread was helpful to me today...
Thanks