is this a scam????

99csvtoledo · Jul 29, 2008

this website looks way to good to be true so im assuming its a scam. what do you guys think

http://soniccameras.com/catalog/pro...ories&osCsid=1e2ce770c1d5307a0601810e8021207f

JerryPH · Jul 29, 2008

You know, this kinda message pops up every short while. The answer is ALWAYS the same:

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Sonic_Cameras

There are some VERY good reasons why the club sponsered businesses here got here... and its not because they blatantly rip people off. Adorama and B&H are reputable places. Use them if for NOTHING else than as a sanity check. You may find deals a little better, but if you find deals a LOT better... its no deal.

"If something looks too good to be true, it usually is!"

MarcusM · Jul 29, 2008

Are there that many people to fall for that crap that these businesses are able to keep in operation????

sigh....

JerryPH · Jul 29, 2008

Apparently so!

Overread · Jul 29, 2008

And the internet and legal red tape let them keep trading (often legally) for a considerable time before the boss takes a quick no returns holiday -- with cash.

prodigy2k7 · Jul 29, 2008

I dunno how they even operate. I assume they take everything out of the box and ship the body. No batteries, no charger etc... I dunno tho. I almost got scammed by them once before I knew about them. I thought it was too good to be true also I looked them up. Bad review.

MarcusM · Jul 29, 2008

Bifurcator said:
I don't get it. It doesn't look like a scam to me. What's a scam about it?

Really? Look at the prices. There's no way you're really going to get those cameras at those prices.

Bifurcator · Jul 29, 2008

I deleted my post...

I read a few more of the reviews..

icassell · Jul 29, 2008

If I knew I could get a legit new 40D for $600, I'd go buy 2 right now.

Bifurcator · Jul 29, 2008

The Sarducci brothers have some that "fell off the back of a truck" they'll sell you for that.

Joves · Jul 29, 2008

MarcusM said:
Are there that many people to fall for that crap that these businesses are able to keep in operation????

sigh....

Yes always. I see the have the D700 for 2K, woohoo Im going to get myself one today. :lol:

And a 1.02 rating nice.

darich · Aug 1, 2008

The only good thing about those kind of sellers is that seeing the f2.8 lenses for sale made me want them although i was reluctant to buy from the seller who was as shady as they come. I orginally wanted f4 lenses but seeing the f2.8 was enough to swing me.

I eventually went to B&H and never regretted it for a second.

Fantastic shop and very helpful and knowledgeable staff - I'd recommend them everytime.

swmocity · Aug 1, 2008

what about this one?
http://www.pricingdepot.com/compare.asp?item=0298B002&show=reviews

icassell · Aug 1, 2008

swmocity said:
what about this one?
http://www.pricingdepot.com/compare.asp?item=0298B002&show=reviews

I'm suspicious. You can get that flash for about $240 legitimately, but the list price is about $400. $199 seems very low-ball and I'd ask alot of questions ...

swmocity · Aug 1, 2008

icassell said:
I'm suspicious. You can get that flash for about $240 legitimately, but the list price is about $400. $199 seems very low-ball and I'd ask alot of questions ...

yea...ive been searching for reviews from that site...i cant find any...but $199 is a hell of a good price but seems to good