Originally posted by onlineflyer You appear to have a major gripe with Adorama without having any 'real' experience to base your opinion. What's your true motive?
PF join date 11-05-15 makes me suspicious.
I don't have a grip with Adorama, I have suspicions. Yes, I joined after lurking for a while, but you might as well look at my posts before being suspicious about my intentions. I am insulted by your quick to judge attitude.
Furthermore, if you bothered reading, I stated I placed a test order for a few items from Adorama to test it myself before deciding if I want to spend camera money there, over spending a few more bucks and buying local or on Amazon, where if I have issues, I know from personal experience, the situation would be resolved.
yes... I even used the forum's affiliate link for the order.
---------- Post added 11-10-15 at 05:33 PM ----------
Originally posted by dansamy It essentially is. I just picked up two of them off ebay, which is how I know what they're selling for. (One for myself and one for my daughter.) I bought them because they are very small, but have more light than the popup. Granted, they'll not get a lot of use, but they're available for use should we need it for something. Mine is in the very small
Lowepro Format 120 bag. What's in the bag? K-01 with F35-70 attached, AF200FG and 40XS. Easy, small grab and go bag with solid lenses and extra light available if needed. Perfect for torturing cats and babies!
Thanks for the feedback on the flash. =)
---------- Post added 11-10-15 at 05:44 PM ----------
Originally posted by csa And you know this, how?
Frankly, if someone orders something & has a problem & brings it here, fine; but for someone that evidentally has not ordered from Adorama (until the "test" order just placed), and runs down a business that gives us great service & prices, certainly seems a little unfair, and even trolling.
Well....
Pentax packages the lens. The business then packages your lens package and anything else and ships it.
If the item comes to me, and the package is damaged, it is more likely than not quite poor packaging on behalf of the shipper, and that worries me. We all know how packages get manhandled by UPS, Fedex and USPS. ( I even have clients who work at UPS and USPS who tell me so).
Cameras and other digital equipment are precise pieces of equipment, and I would expect care when they are handled. To compare to two other industries I am involved with, firearms and precious metals.
When you order optics, from say Optics Planet, or coins from Apmex, they are shipped by USPS or UPS.... and even for a cheap $25 order, the packaging is top notch, almost bullet proof. and the parts you order there are a lot less susceptible to damage.
Yes, I am new here, yes, I have not ordered from Adorama until yesterday.... however I am appalled that so many people here are quick to jump down my throat that I am somehow trying to bring down a business. I am not making up my concerns, I am quoting other people's experiences, all of whom had very real issues, on numerous sites.
I came here rather to ask for people's advice in order to make up my mind if saving a few dollars is worth the potential hassle of...
1. dealing with the process to return or replace something in case of damaged items during shipment, or wrong items sent (seems this is a common complaint from yelp).
2. If I will have issues if I just decide I do not like the camera or what not and want to return it (fees involved, etc.) Since they have a warehouse or return center in NJ, I would be paying taxes as well, so it evens the playing field vs local shops or direct from amazon,
Thanks for the warm welcome.