seeking advice... has anyone purchased from bestpriceelectronics.com?

Ubuntu_user · 03-15-2010, 03:17 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm in the market for a k-x and came across bestpriceelectronics.com which have by far the best price I've seen, $450 for camera plus 15-55mm lens. My questions are:

1. has anyone bought anything from them before?
2. are they selling grey market products?

I contacted pentax to see if the warranty was an issue and they said that as long as I have something like a shipping invoice, pentax will honor the warranty. I just don't want to mess up and end up with something that has no warranty or is grey market.
I've looked around and haven't seen any bad reviews on bestpriceelectronics.com but just wanting to make sure.

Thanks!

Jodokast96 · 03-15-2010, 07:02 PM

When in doubt, Best Price Electronics - bestpriceelectronics.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings. Can't say I'd trust them with only 2 reviews and both in the last month. Hours of operation indicate they are most likely a NY operation, which is known for a good amount of Brooklyn scammers. Don't think it's worth it to save $100.

D_Ivy · 03-16-2010, 01:32 AM

After researching and searching for a while, I bought my K-x from B&H photo/video. They had the best prices that I could find online, and had excellent customer service. The first one I received, had a defect in it and freaked out when I tried updating the firmware. They were helpful in getting it replaced for me, and went out of their way to get it done as quickly as possible. I highly recommend them.

**Rondec** · 03-16-2010, 04:14 AM

I usually recommend Amazon, Adorama, or B and H. Although, my understanding is that the New York Attorney General got a settlement from Broadway Photo and others like them and an agreement to discontinue their poor selling practices. It still would scare me to buy from them.

pxpaulx · 03-16-2010, 05:52 AM

My first search is usually ebay, on top of being able to buy from Adorama and Beach Camera you also get 8% cashback through bing.com - beach has the K-x 18-55 kit on ebay for $519, take 8% off that and you are under $480 - not too bad.

Ubuntu_user · 03-16-2010, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the great advice everyone! I think I'll pass on bestpriceelectronics.com...

Does anyone know if this camera will go down in price within the next few weeks?

sterretje · 03-16-2010, 08:10 AM

And in two or four weeks time you will ask yourself the same question

You have saved yourself 100 bucks by using Ubuntu instead of Windows so you can now spend it

Ubuntu_user · 03-16-2010, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by sterretje

And in two or four weeks time you will ask yourself the same question

You have saved yourself 100 bucks by using Ubuntu instead of Windows so you can now spend it

Ha! Precisely. I do use Ubuntu but primarily I am a Mac user.

D_Ivy · 03-17-2010, 04:44 AM

I guess I am not sure at the moment, but I know a couple weeks ago, B and H had the K-x 18-55/55-300 kit on sale for 650. About 50 dollars less than the normal price.

drinkduff77 · 03-19-2010, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

My first search is usually ebay, on top of being able to buy from Adorama and Beach Camera you also get 8% cashback through bing.com - beach has the K-x 18-55 kit on ebay for $519, take 8% off that and you are under $480 - not too bad.

I just did this earlier this month. It was a great deal.

If you've never used bing cashback, though, make sure you read up on how to get your $$. Not hard but make sure you follow the steps

03-15-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
Ubuntu_user Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	seeking advice... has anyone purchased from bestpriceelectronics.com? Hello everyone! I'm in the market for a k-x and came across bestpriceelectronics.com which have by far the best price I've seen, $450 for camera plus 15-55mm lens. My questions are: 1. has anyone bought anything from them before? 2. are they selling grey market products? I contacted pentax to see if the warranty was an issue and they said that as long as I have something like a shipping invoice, pentax will honor the warranty. I just don't want to mess up and end up with something that has no warranty or is grey market. I've looked around and haven't seen any bad reviews on bestpriceelectronics.com but just wanting to make sure. Thanks!

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03-15-2010, 07:02 PM	#2
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	When in doubt, Best Price Electronics - bestpriceelectronics.com - Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings. Can't say I'd trust them with only 2 reviews and both in the last month. Hours of operation indicate they are most likely a NY operation, which is known for a good amount of Brooklyn scammers. Don't think it's worth it to save $100.

03-16-2010, 01:32 AM	#3
D_Ivy New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	After researching and searching for a while, I bought my K-x from B&H photo/video. They had the best prices that I could find online, and had excellent customer service. The first one I received, had a defect in it and freaked out when I tried updating the firmware. They were helpful in getting it replaced for me, and went out of their way to get it done as quickly as possible. I highly recommend them.

03-16-2010, 04:14 AM	#4
Rondec Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 22,880	I usually recommend Amazon, Adorama, or B and H. Although, my understanding is that the New York Attorney General got a settlement from Broadway Photo and others like them and an agreement to discontinue their poor selling practices. It still would scare me to buy from them.

03-16-2010, 05:52 AM	#5
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	My first search is usually ebay, on top of being able to buy from Adorama and Beach Camera you also get 8% cashback through bing.com - beach has the K-x 18-55 kit on ebay for $519, take 8% off that and you are under $480 - not too bad.

03-16-2010, 07:28 AM	#6
Ubuntu_user Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545 Original Poster	Thanks for the great advice everyone! I think I'll pass on bestpriceelectronics.com... Does anyone know if this camera will go down in price within the next few weeks?

03-16-2010, 08:10 AM	#7
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	And in two or four weeks time you will ask yourself the same question You have saved yourself 100 bucks by using Ubuntu instead of Windows so you can now spend it

03-16-2010, 02:24 PM	#8
Ubuntu_user Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545 Original Poster	Originally posted by sterretje And in two or four weeks time you will ask yourself the same question You have saved yourself 100 bucks by using Ubuntu instead of Windows so you can now spend it Ha! Precisely. I do use Ubuntu but primarily I am a Mac user.

03-17-2010, 04:44 AM	#9
D_Ivy New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 10	I guess I am not sure at the moment, but I know a couple weeks ago, B and H had the K-x 18-55/55-300 kit on sale for 650. About 50 dollars less than the normal price.

03-19-2010, 12:19 AM	#10
drinkduff77 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Huntersville NC Posts: 8	Originally posted by pxpaulx My first search is usually ebay, on top of being able to buy from Adorama and Beach Camera you also get 8% cashback through bing.com - beach has the K-x 18-55 kit on ebay for $519, take 8% off that and you are under $480 - not too bad. I just did this earlier this month. It was a great deal. If you've never used bing cashback, though, make sure you read up on how to get your $$. Not hard but make sure you follow the steps

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