really? (d3)

sarallyn · Aug 30, 2008

$2,699.99
This kit includes the following:

New Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel, Professional SLR, Digital Camera
Nikon Zoom Super Wide Angle 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G-AFS ED-IF DX Autofocus Lens
Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Auto Focus Lens
2 Gb Compact Flash Card
CompactFlash Card Reader
Deluxe Digital Camera Case
Full Size Tripod
Deluxe Lens and Camera Maintenance Kit
Cap Keeper
Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors

http://www.1wayphoto.com/products.asp?product_id=13496

KOrmechea · Aug 30, 2008

Generally, if it's too good to be true, then it's too good to be true.

And, I think that's the case here.

manaheim · Aug 30, 2008

Yeah, um... no.

Scam scam scam scam scam scam...

JonathanBlu · Aug 30, 2008

I wouldn't say it's too good to be true, but I would defiantly take a good hard look at that camera, since it usually runs about $4000 used!

Bifurcator · Aug 31, 2008

It looks legit to me! Call them and ask:

Contact us at 800-728-9461
Company Hours:
Mon - Thu 9:30AM - 7:30PM EST
Fri 9:30AM - 2:00PM EST
Sun 10:00AM - 6:00PM EST

snowalker · Aug 31, 2008

yes is better to call. you can get your chance...

Phranquey · Aug 31, 2008

Call them, ask them where they are located, and if items can be picked up in person. I think I know what the answer will be.

tirediron · Aug 31, 2008

They're selling the D70 kit lens (a DX lens) with the D3?

Walk away. Walk far, far away from this.

Edited to add:

Photography Review.com said:
Hi,

I am posting about 1wayphoto.com because when I came here to look them up nothing existed. So, maybe this will help anyone who is considering buying from them.

I called 1wayphoto.com because there was little information about them and I didnt want to get caught in the bestpricecameras.com scam. I asked them who owned the company and they would not tell me. That seemed very suspicious. I also looked up the whois on them and found that the url was registered in March 2007. They were definitely new.

They had the camera I wanted for a lower price than normal by about 40% for $1000. I called my credit card company to confirm that I was protected in case it was a scam. When I placed the order for my camera on line there was an issue so I called to see if the order went through properly. I was told that the package I wanted was back ordered for two weeks and only came with a five minute battery (originally 1 hour), and the memory card would not write fast enough. At which point he offered another package for $1500.00 that came with a five hour battery, and a faster card. The price was still ok compared to other places so I went with the deal. After checking around with other dealers like Ritz Camera, I found that there is only one battery for that camera.

When the camera arrived, I opened it and found the package that I bought as a bunch of separate units which immediately made me realize that there was no way the other package could have been on back order. So after all the time I spent pondering and checking into them, as well as the $105.00 spent for shipping, I realized I had been a victim of the upsell as well. I did save about $100 dollars a near as I can figure, but I think that money would have been well spent at B & H or Ritz. I feel that 1wayphoto.com did not come by this sale honestly.

I hope this helps someone else be prepared for the upsell in the future.

(This was just the first one I grabbed - there are lots more examples)

sarallyn · Aug 31, 2008

lol, i'm not buying a d3 in the near future. I just googled it for ha-has... and it's a shame it's the first link to show up as a search result for "nikon d3"... it's even a sponsored link.

maybe i'll call them just to give them a hard time. :lol:

tirediron · Aug 31, 2008

sarallyn said:
lol, i'm not buying a d3 in the near future. I just googled it for ha-has... and it's a shame it's the first link to show up as a search result for "nikon d3"... it's even a sponsored link.

maybe i'll call them just to give them a hard time.

Now you tell us.... :greenpbl:

Bifurcator · Aug 31, 2008

For that price you could sell the D3 and the parts and buy whatever you wanted just from the profit.

I still think it's not a complete rip off. What happens if you don't go for the up-spec package?

Even the quote Iron posted said: "I did save about $100 dollars a near as I can figure...".

So he got the camera (although took the bait) and saved money. Hmmm...

I'm tempted to order it just to find out.

Steph · Aug 31, 2008

Definitely a scam. Have a look here for reports by people who bought from them.

tirediron · Aug 31, 2008

Oh this is f**king priceless....

Check out this $400 tripod: http://www.1wayphoto.com/products.asp?dept_id=10301&product_id=12493

Or this $400 "D3" battery: http://www.1wayphoto.com/products.asp?dept_id=&product_id=13491

And who could resist the chance to pay $700 for this 8Gb "Professional" CF card? http://www.1wayphoto.com/products.asp?dept_id=10241&product_id=12355

Don't forget to read the features of this "Professional High Resolution Wide Angle Converter Lens" including:

-Included with lens is Infrared Compatibility (Not available on regular Wide Angle)

-It features a Multi coated optical glass, which

-increases the resolution of your shots and helps you develop high end
professional pictures (Not available on regular Wide Angle)

-Can be anytime, Day or Night

This place is priceless... I haven't laugh so hard in ages! :lol:

manaheim · Aug 31, 2008

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/1_Way_Photo

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=1way+photo+scam&aq=f&oq=

Not that I ever entirely trust scam or :thumbup: remarks, but if you see overwhelming numbers, it's generally a safe bet.

The real key here is that the D3 costs WAY more than that on B&H, with just the camera:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518490-REG/Nikon_25434_D3_SLR_Digital_Camera.html

There is aaaaaaaabsolutely no way anyone will sell a piece of equipment for ~50% (or even 15% for that matter) less than B&H.

It
is
a
scam.

Period.