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Hi Everyone!
After doing research on different cameras I have decided to buy a Canon Rebel EOS T3i.. It will be my first DSLR.. I am so excited!
I have been researching best places to buy cameras online for the best price. I here Bhphoto is good, and so is Adorama and Amazon.. However I have found two a few more that have low prices for great kits.. They are thedigitalhunter.com and getitdigital.com.. Has anyone ordered from these sites before?? Feedback? These prices are so good that they make me wonder if the sites are legit.. I would hate to order my camera and it be a total scam..

If there are any sites that are better that I can go to???

PLEASE HELP... Any advise is most welcome.. I am hoping to buy my camera next week so the more comments the better...

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Old 02-11-2012, 01:45 AM
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Try looking them up on resellerratings.com. Generally speaking, if you find a price substantially lower than B&H, Adorama, and Amazon are offering, chances are good you've stumbled onto a bait'n'switch scam.
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Adorama, B&H or Calumet Photo - my top 3 (my only 3)
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I use B&H or buy locally. I hear Adorama is good also. B&H & Adorama stand behind what they sell.

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How about considering Costco? They have really good bundle price and their return policy is awesome. I know you are looking to buy it online but just giving you an idea
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Adorama, B&H or Calumet Photo - my top 3 (my only 3)
I will definatly take a look at Calumet and Costco.. I had never heard of those before.. Thank you.
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Also, has anyone used nextag?? The links keep popping up here on DPS
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Hi! I always buy things on DX and it covers many different produces, especially the cameras are very good with low price and high quality.
You can also get things for free shipping from time to time.
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dx.com?? HHMmmm I am looking now.
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You may want to check out Abe's of Maine also. I've used them before and their CS is excellent. But you can't go wrong with Adorama and B&H and of course Amazon. I think Calumet is over priced.
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How about considering Costco? They have really good bundle price and their return policy is awesome. I know you are looking to buy it online but just giving you an idea
The problem with places like Costco and Best Buy is that you aren't dealing with photography people, you're dealing with sales-people who may be selling cameras one day, and refrigerators the next. For the most part if you start talking ISO noise, or FPS, they're just gonna stare at you like you just spoke Chinese. I would much rather buy my photography equipment from a knowledgeable photography store.
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