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Old 11-03-2010, 01:49 AM
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I already know about B&H, Adorama, Amazon, and then retailers like Ritz/Wolf and Best Buy. I've searched for the camera I want on NexTag.com and the lowest price was on Thunder Cameras.com. Has anyone ever heard of them?

Can anyone suggest a website where I might be able to find it cheap?

I REFUSE to try ebay or craigslist.
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Old 11-03-2010, 01:51 AM
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DigitalRev have great prices and also provide warranties and little extra bits and piece along with your purchase. I bought an $1,100 lens off them. They're pretty reputable.
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Old 11-03-2010, 01:58 AM
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Digital Megastore is listed as one of NexTag's trusted seller's. Thunder Cameras is not. And they have a pretty good price too. Oh, btw, I'm looking for a Nikon D3100 with a good 18-55mm kit lens.
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Old 11-03-2010, 02:16 AM
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Amazon has it listed at this price. Think thats pretty good,.. just figured I'd try to find it cheaper, but I think this is gonna be about the best.

In case you cant click on the cart price thing, its $622.04

Amazon.com: Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens: Camera & Photo: Reviews, Prices & more
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Old 11-03-2010, 02:48 AM
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Just sharing my experience: I got my D3000 last year from amazon and it was the best price I could find over the online stores, it was even cheaper than the best price I got from nextag, aprox. 20 usd less than the "best price" Nextag gave me when googled for buying the camera.
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Old 11-03-2010, 03:17 AM
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I'd say stay away from Thunder Cameras. When in doubt, hit resellerratings.com to look up a seller.

Typically, if the price is lower than B&H, Adorama, or Amazon, it's going to be a bait'n'switch shop.
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Old 11-03-2010, 03:30 AM
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Yeah, I think I will just go with Amazon. They seem to have the best price for what I want, and I KNOW Amazon is reputable. I think I bought my lil $20 tripod for my P&S on Amazon, now that I think of it.
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I'd say stay away from Thunder Cameras. When in doubt, hit resellerratings.com to look up a seller.

Typically, if the price is lower than B&H, Adorama, or Amazon, it's going to be a bait'n'switch shop.
100% Agree! It's just not worth it to save a few bucks.
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I have had good luck with buydig.com and Beach Camera - both are reputable and have decent prices and good customer service.
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DigitalRev have great prices and also provide warranties and little extra bits and piece along with your purchase. I bought an $1,100 lens off them. They're pretty reputable.
Thanks for the compliment! Feel free to PM me if you need more information about our products and warranty.
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