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davidflas · Jun 12, 2004, 04:13 PM

I am contemplating buying a new digital camera and Zones.com has it in stock. Has anyone here purchased anything from them before? I just want to know if they are trustworthy. Thanks in advance

Saul Goode · Jun 12, 2004, 04:28 PM

They told me they had iMacDVSE's in stock, three weeks later a different guy told me they were on back order and had been since before I ordered and that they did not know when they would have enough machines to fill mine.

They lied=no business from me. I ordered from MacMall, it didn't come any faster but at least I didn't get smoke blown up my ass.

If you can get the same camera from Tiger Direct I would go with them. Kick ass fast excellent service. Standard shipping gets it to me in one or two days EVERY time.

davidflas · Jun 12, 2004, 04:49 PM

I'm trying to get my hands on a Nikon D70 (without lens) if possible, and no one seems to have them. At least none of the places that I know and trust. Does anybody have suggestions on trustworthy places that ship quickly? (Tiger Direct doesn't carry Nikon)

Sandbaggins · Jun 13, 2004, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by davidflas:
I'm trying to get my hands on a Nikon D70 (without lens) if possible, and no one seems to have them. At least none of the places that I know and trust. Does anybody have suggestions on trustworthy places that ship quickly? (Tiger Direct doesn't carry Nikon)

I'm thinking of getting the D70 (who am I kidding? I'll end up ordering it tomorrow or the day after) specifically the kit with the 18-70mm lens.

I might order it from RitzCamera.com. No sales tax and free shipping + no gray market stuff.

When I called yesterday they said they had some D70 bodies but no lens kits till later in the week.

BasketofPuppies · Jun 13, 2004, 07:52 AM

They've been in business for longer than I can remember. Ordered from 'em many times over the years. Never had a problem.

Sandbaggins · Jun 13, 2004, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by BasketofPuppies:
They've been in business for longer than I can remember. Ordered from 'em many times over the years. Never had a problem.

Ritzcamera?

I've shopped at their stores but never ordered online.

GK · Jun 13, 2004, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by davidflas:
I'm trying to get my hands on a Nikon D70 (without lens) if possible, and no one seems to have them. At least none of the places that I know and trust. Does anybody have suggestions on trustworthy places that ship quickly? (Tiger Direct doesn't carry Nikon)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=electronics

Amazon has it in stock.

davidflas · 08:14 AM

Originally posted by GK:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=electronics

Amazon has it in stock.

It was nice of you too look that up, but the legit places sell the D70 for $999 without the lens, why would I pay $1779? I know Amazon is legit, but they source some of their items from questionable places....

mitchell_pgh · Jun 13, 2004, 10:09 AM

I would consider calling Nikon directly. They may be able to point you in the right direction.

I checked out Zones.com and the body was $999

You could buy from Apple.com for the same price (body only) or any of the major chains.

This is the best deal I've found
http://store.yahoo.com/handr-deals/85000.html
$973
But they look sketchy, and i have to ask myself (is it worth $26 to chance it)

Blue Flame · Jun 13, 2004, 10:18 AM

try B&W, from what I hear it's the best/cheapest place to buy D70's from....

Sandbaggins · Jun 14, 2004, 01:06 PM

Well, I took the plunge and ordered the D70 about 5 minutes ago.

Ordered through B&H.

They do not charge tax and the shipping was very reasonable.

Decided to check retailers using http://www.resellerratings.com to help
tell the legit places from the bait and switch retailers.

Sandbaggins · Jun 17, 2004, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Sandbaggins:
Well, I took the plunge and ordered the D70 about 5 minutes ago.

Ordered through B&H.

They do not charge tax and the shipping was very reasonable.

Decided to check retailers using http://www.resellerratings.com to help
tell the legit places from the bait and switch retailers.

Got my D70 today and am very impressed.

Great service and shipping from B&H.

davidflas · Jun 18, 2004, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Sandbaggins:
Got my D70 today and am very impressed.

Great service and shipping from B&H.

Good for you! Enjoy your new camera

Post some shots here! I would order from B&H, but my budget is tight and doesn't allow for the $100+ dollars in sales tax that they would charge since I live in NY state. I see that they have the D70 kit in stock, and it is very tempting... I ordered the D70 kit and the SB600 flash from Ritz Camera. I'll have the flash in a few days, and the D70 when they get some more. I already have a 512 MB Sandisk Ultra II card, and can't wait to get shooting! Too bad I'm not a patient person....