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May 4, 2008, 3:23 pm
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May 4, 2008, 8:11 pm
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After checking the 'reseller rating' link, and reading all y'alls comments, my mind is made up on one thing for sure. I don't know where I WILL buy the gear, but I sure as heck know where I WON'T.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Thanks for the heads-up!
Jun 4, 2008, 1:15 am
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Jun 20, 2008, 8:51 am
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Yodobashi just to the west of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is fun but is scattered about almost as if it were several different stores. The one in Akihabara is best described as simply being 9 floors of heaven.
Jun 20, 2008, 9:48 pm
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Yodobashi is actually in multiple spots in Tokyo, and all over Japan. It's only scattered in Shinjuku that I know of (3 stores, all near each other). It's a store and a museum really - has pretty much everything!
If you ever need film, Yodobashi in Shinjuku is the place to go.
If you ever need film, Yodobashi in Shinjuku is the place to go.
Jun 20, 2008, 10:14 pm
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Another reason to avoid TheCameraProfessionals.com:
http://www.resellerratings.com/store...aProfessionals
http://www.resellerratings.com/store...aProfessionals
Jul 14, 2008, 5:00 pm
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Let's see how well it delivers
-- and now we now: Roberts' delivers very well. Shipping email sent in advance with tracking number, always a nice touch. Lens arrived w/in 3 business days, seems perfect, though I need to play with it more. Pricing was at MSRP, not + $2-300 as is true for many NYC camera shops who only occassionaly are able to stock this popular item.
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Jul 27, 2008, 6:08 pm
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Ritz Camera is another good retailer
D40 is a prob the best bang for the buck in dslr's still- it's only issue is that autofocus wont work with most nikon lenses. Get the d40 and the kit lens, you won't be disappointed.
For a good read on this subject, check- Recommended Cameras
D40 is a prob the best bang for the buck in dslr's still- it's only issue is that autofocus wont work with most nikon lenses. Get the d40 and the kit lens, you won't be disappointed.
For a good read on this subject, check- Recommended Cameras
Oct 25, 2008, 11:27 pm
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http://www.adorama.com/ all the way!^
Oct 27, 2008, 8:14 am
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Trying to Clarify
Am I correct that even if I buy a new, non grey market camera, with the USA warranty, from an on-line retailer that is not anauthorized Nikon dealer, Nikon will not honor the warranty?
I am looking to get the D90. I found a retailer on Ebay who gets great ratings on both there and resellerratings.com. I am considering them over one of the authorized dealers because I have a 10% off coupon from Ebay I can apply to it, saving $100. If Nikon will not honor the warranty I do not think it is worth it for the savings.
I am looking to get the D90. I found a retailer on Ebay who gets great ratings on both there and resellerratings.com. I am considering them over one of the authorized dealers because I have a 10% off coupon from Ebay I can apply to it, saving $100. If Nikon will not honor the warranty I do not think it is worth it for the savings.
Oct 27, 2008, 2:06 pm
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Am I correct that even if I buy a new, non grey market camera, with the USA warranty, from an on-line retailer that is not anauthorized Nikon dealer, Nikon will not honor the warranty?
I am looking to get the D90. I found a retailer on Ebay who gets great ratings on both there and resellerratings.com. I am considering them over one of the authorized dealers because I have a 10% off coupon from Ebay I can apply to it, saving $100. If Nikon will not honor the warranty I do not think it is worth it for the savings.
I am looking to get the D90. I found a retailer on Ebay who gets great ratings on both there and resellerratings.com. I am considering them over one of the authorized dealers because I have a 10% off coupon from Ebay I can apply to it, saving $100. If Nikon will not honor the warranty I do not think it is worth it for the savings.
Oct 27, 2008, 3:41 pm
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Thanks, but this would not be a gray market camera. It would be a brand new USA model, just not bought from an authorized Nikon dealer. And B&H is not the Ebay retailer I was considering. I would probably go with them if I went the authorized dealer route.