Originally posted by pcarfan Amazon definitely seems to have the best return policy and I've heard of them even lowering the price after purchases to match the current pricing.
It's just that, I always check pricing with them, and they are rarely the lowest for photography stuff, and I was surprised that they keep an available item for a while if 'free shipping is chosen'.
My order placed on the 12th was finally shipped today. I will try to avoid Amazon for this, unless of course the price is indeed much better.
I use Amazon all of the time and have never had a problem. I have purchased photo gear from them as well. I always select the free shipping, if available, and the stuff generally arrived in less time that quoted. I have never had an order held up.
I've had to do a return on an item and that went off without a hitch either. They paid for the return shipping and promptly processed the refund. I have no issues with Amazon. I guess YMMV.