Has anyone bought from this online store? The prices are redicuously cheap compared to other sites. Also, how do you know if you are ordering the U.S. version or overseas version? Thanks.
Express Cameras are well known for the bait-and-switch trick. (They advertise a too-good-to-be-true deal, (the "bait") take your money, and then tell you it's "out of stock" and pressurise you to pay more for a different camera, (the "switch") ALSO you have to pay more for things that other dealers include, like manual, software, warranty, batteries, carry case, that is, if you EVER get your camera... If you try to change your mind and cancel, they lie and say you must pay a cancellation fee, or just ignore you.)
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I found these - there are many more!
Quote:Never buy anything with them!!! Really terrible experience!!!
Quote:I completed the purchase of a USA warranty and packaging Canon Digital Rebel XT camera and lens by their online site expresscameras.com . I recieved an email request for me to contact them by phone for confirmation of the order. Salesperson tried to sell me additional items that I did not need at incredibly inflated prices, and when I refused he tried to sell me the battery and charger for the camera, saying that they were not included with the packaging, which was a lie per Canon USA info.
Quote:This place is truely a scam site. Save yourself some grief and order somewhere else. I realized it was a scam as soon as I looked at some reviews of merchants, but it was too late. I have been trying to return the package for days. You only have 7 days to return, but you have to call for an RMA number first. They are only open on the phones from 11-5 eastern time. Calling will cause you to wait for 20 minutes on the phone, to be told their computers are down.
Quote:After placing my order on-line, I called to confirm my order and was NOT suprised to get a high pressure "Supervisor" that "confided" a special offer to me and an upgrade package for an additional $300. This upgrade package was SUPPOSED to include upgrades to the battery, lens filters and upgrades to the camera bag and tripod. Nothing that I received was worth the "upgrade". Nor did they ship the remote control. I have run out of space to vent. Avoid this vendor.
Quote:THE WORST!!! Bait and switch!!! I ordered a Sony HVR-A1U online. I paid at checkout with AMEX card $1299 plus $38.97 S&H and have invoice. Told the camera was in stock. I called to confirm card number and CCV number. Still told it was in stock and would be sent out tomorrow (Monday). I got an email on Monday saying it is now back ordered. After a call to the store I am told there is one available for $2200 as a top US model. BUYER BEWARE. THEY SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR INTERNET FRAUD!!!!!!!!
