Help! Is "Wells Cameras" prices too good to be true?

[kbs]

Thanks for all the input everyone! It is too bad we can't get the equipment this cheap, I'd be living the dream lol.
I just got my D7000 today so I am happy regardless because it is my 1st SLR and I've done plenty of research to be secure in my choice. The D700 or D3s can wait at least a few years lol.
Is there a good thread on here of where to get used lenses? I want to get a couple 2.8 zooms to finish up my kit.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

congrats on that sweet cam!

 

[kbs]

Thanks 2WheelPhoto, you actually have the gear I would want to buy if that site was legit. lol Guess I have to walk before I can run anyhow.

 

[Si_Gardner]

Just spoken to the guys at RedBox Cameras here in Tunbridge Well's. They have nothing to do with the site and no idea why their address is there.

DO NOT USE THIS SITE

Redbox's Twitter status confirms this. Twitter

 

[mariuss61]

Hi, I tried to buy a 70-180 nikon micro zoom lenses, and unfortunately I make wire transfer to Barclays Bank of London as described below:

WIRE TO : wells camera ltd
swift/bic barc gb22
iban GB37 BARC 2046 5703 3782 25
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 03378225

My wire was of Dec 7 11: to this date I did'nt receaved any mail and communications about delivery of my package.

The e-mail on web site Wells Cameras <sales@wells-cameras.com> dosn't work! Mailed returned!
I tried to phone to customer service and is working an answer machine of Wells camera that ask to leave a message......

The addres of well-camera ltd is :

5 Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
TN1 1LS
Tel: 01892 544 702,

BUT this is the real address of RED BOX Camera on Canada that hasn'nt ANY connections with WELLS-CAMERA!!

Take a look of Red Box site: they posted a warning about Wells-Camera!


:thumbdown: SO WELLS-CAMERA IS A FAKE! don't USE THIS SITE AND DON'T SEND MONEY, THEY WILL NOT DELIVERY ANYTHING!!!!

I STILL TRYING TO CONTACT BARCLAYS BANK OF LONDON TO ASK RETURNING MONEY BUT IS VERY HARD

Mario

 

[thereyougo!]

Hi, I tried to buy a 70-180 nikon micro zoom lenses, and unfortunately I make wire transfer to Barclays Bank of London as described below:

WIRE TO : wells camera ltd
swift/bic barc gb22
iban GB37 BARC 2046 5703 3782 25
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 03378225

My wire was of Dec 7 11: to this date I did'nt receaved any mail and communications about delivery of my package.

The e-mail on web site Wells Cameras <sales@wells-cameras.com> dosn't work! Mailed returned!
I tried to phone to customer service and is working an answer machine of Wells camera that ask to leave a message......

The addres of well-camera ltd is :

5 Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
TN1 1LS
Tel: 01892 544 702,

BUT this is the real address of RED BOX Camera on Canada that hasn'nt ANY connections with WELLS-CAMERA!!

Take a look of Red Box site: they posted a warning about Wells-Camera!


:thumbdown: SO WELLS-CAMERA IS A FAKE! don't USE THIS SITE AND DON'T SEND MONEY, THEY WILL NOT DELIVERY ANYTHING!!!!

I STILL TRYING TO CONTACT BARCLAYS BANK OF LONDON TO ASK RETURNING MONEY BUT IS VERY HARD

Mario

Unfortunately Barclays Bank have no responsibility to you, their shady client does.

 

[penfolderoldo]

Hi, I tried to buy a 70-180 nikon micro zoom lenses, and unfortunately I make wire transfer to Barclays Bank of London as described below:

WIRE TO : wells camera ltd
swift/bic barc gb22
iban GB37 BARC 2046 5703 3782 25
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 03378225

My wire was of Dec 7 11: to this date I did'nt receaved any mail and communications about delivery of my package.

The e-mail on web site Wells Cameras <sales@wells-cameras.com> dosn't work! Mailed returned!
I tried to phone to customer service and is working an answer machine of Wells camera that ask to leave a message......

The addres of well-camera ltd is :

5 Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
TN1 1LS
Tel: 01892 544 702,

BUT this is the real address of RED BOX Camera on Canada that hasn'nt ANY connections with WELLS-CAMERA!!

Take a look of Red Box site: they posted a warning about Wells-Camera!


:thumbdown: SO WELLS-CAMERA IS A FAKE! don't USE THIS SITE AND DON'T SEND MONEY, THEY WILL NOT DELIVERY ANYTHING!!!!

I STILL TRYING TO CONTACT BARCLAYS BANK OF LONDON TO ASK RETURNING MONEY BUT IS VERY HARD

Mario

Unfortunately Barclays Bank have no responsibility to you, their shady client does.

Mario, it may be fruitless, but contact your local police fraud department. If you did the transfer from your credit card you may have some protection.

 

[Blether12]

Just looked at a nice cheap - too cheap - lens. Liked what I saw. Didn't like what I couldn't find, so I personally would keep clear. If anything sounds too good to be true it probably is.
Wells Cameras

 

[manaheim]

Standard "too good to be true" rule applies.

 

[jbarnes.US]

I saw my Canon T3 on a website for $400 bucks. On amazon, it was $420, so I figured I could save some cash. I was wrong. First, while the site said free shipping, the company emailed and said I had to pay for it. No biggie, it was the same as Amazon would have cost now. Then, when they said they would ship an extended battery for free, the company charged for it. Adding to that was that shipping as a lot more than expected. Ending amount: $460. I guess it was too good to be true, kicking myself for not going with amazon. But, hey, I have my camera and I am happy.

 

[tisloris]

I recently discovered this website (wells-cameras.com) which I believe is based out of the UK. About 4 days ago I ordered a Nikon D7000 from a reputable company but saving a ton of coin is always more desirable. I know this place sounds too good to be true and is almost certainly not an authorized Nikon dealer. I see no harm in asking about it though. Last night I sent out an email to them concerning this matter and it does not appear that a reply came in yet. Thanks in advance to anyone who knows about this site.

Edit: corrected website address (forgot the dash)

Wells Cameras
Layland Electronic Store

I believe the scammers are running both websites. Their account creation page is nearly the same and both ask for transfers to the same bank. ok so the accounts are not the same so they are not total idiots. Plus why is a camera shop selling computers, hard drives, and televisions?

SCAM

 

[manaheim]

Buy your stuff at B/H or Adorama. Period. There's little point in trying anywhere else. You're not going to find some "awesome buy" somewhere else that isn't a scam.