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Matt Hagest · March 28th, 2007, 11:34 AM

hey i have looked for the XHA1 all over the internet. On ebay they show for 3k+. you press that part # into google you see them as low as 999.00

so why is prcing all over the wall for this sick camcorder?

Bill Pryor · March 28th, 2007, 11:39 AM

There is something very wrong with that price. If a price is too good to be true, then it's too good to be true. The camera is either stolen, defective, used, or it's a total scam. If you want to risk a thousand bucks, go right ahead--you won't be the first person to get screwed by the unscrupulous.

Matt Hagest · March 28th, 2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Pryor

There is something very wrong with that price. If a price is too good to be true, then it's too good to be true. The camera is either stolen, defective, used, or it's a total scam. If you want to risk a thousand bucks, go right ahead--you won't be the first person to get screwed by the unscrupulous.

Thats what i figured, but some of these sites seem totally legit.. just type the # into google and see what you find.

Bill Pryor · March 28th, 2007, 11:49 AM

They always seem totally legitimate. Anybody can do a nice website. You are NOT going to get a $3500 camera for $1,000 anywhere in a deal that is legitimate.

Matt Hagest · March 28th, 2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Hagest

Thats what i figured, but some of these sites seem totally legit.. just type the # into google and see what you find.

so i called the people who have them for 999.. they say they buy direct from Canon, but the camcorder is on back order for 2-3wks... hmmmmm.. ....

Evan C. King · March 28th, 2007, 12:02 PM

There is no way anyone would sell a real US version for 999. Ask yourself this: If everyone else is charging around 3.5k for it, how can this company sell it to me for 1k and actually be profitable for themselves and for canon? There's no way anyone could sell it for that and actually make money and what business doesn't want to make money?

Matt Hagest · March 28th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan C. King

There is no way anyone would sell a real US version for 999. Ask yourself this: If everyone else is charging around 3.5k for it, how can this company sell it to me for 1k and actually be profitable for themselves and for canon? There's no way anyone could sell it for that and actually make money and what business doesn't want to make money?

well my question now is... so what about the guys selling this camcorder for 1700-1900... should i trust them?? i want to get one, and i feel i can sell my gl2, and put a couple of hundred dollars towards a hd cam and be good.

Eric Weiss · March 28th, 2007, 01:29 PM

NOOO!
Firstly, you should only buy a new cam from an authorized dealer.
Many will tell you that they are, but only the manufacturer will
give you the truth.

There's a lot of scam photo/vid suppliers out there. You need to be really careful. You'll wind up with refurbs, used crap, floor models, no warranty,
and really annoying upsell a-holes.

Any super low price is fake and just a bait and switch tactic. They will try and get you to buy third-party batts, crap filters, plastic tripods, 5 year warranty, and if you don't..they hang up on you at best.. at worst, they will charge your card and never send anything.

I only buy from B&H, Adorama, J&R, a few of the sponsors here and really sweet ebay deals ( used stuff from people with solid feedback)

Bill Pryor · March 28th, 2007, 02:02 PM

My basic rule is that if anybody is more than 5-10% lower than B&H, then you should suspect foul play.

Don Jones · March 28th, 2007, 02:09 PM

You can check out most any camera dealer at reseller ratings .com If they are not listed you would be taking a really big chance with your money.

Chris Barcellos · March 28th, 2007, 02:30 PM

The purchase transaction goes like this with the "low price" deals:

1. You order

2. They call to confirm.

3. "Do you want a lens? " Zoom will be extra, Oh, you're not aware that this was body only? (Nevermind mind that camera has fixed/attached lens.)

4. Do you want battery ?. Charger ? Manufacturer warranty ? Strap ?. Lens hood ??. Box ? Manual ? Tape transport ?

5. Shipping $300.00.

6. Don't want those things, camera is not available. ...

Boyd Ostroff · March 28th, 2007, 02:36 PM

Please favor our sponsors with your business whenever possible. They make our site possible and have been screened for integrity, service and competitive prices. The full list is here: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/

Beyond this, just use some common sense. It's an old but true cliche... there's no such thing as a free lunch. And there's another old saying which also applies... "a fool and his money are soon parted".

Chris Hurd · March 28th, 2007, 07:02 PM

For Matt Hagest, this thread was closed because we refer *all* where-to-buy questions exclusively to our trusted site sponsors.

March 28th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#1
Matt Hagest Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dana Point, California Posts: 63	Internet pricing hey i have looked for the XHA1 all over the internet. On ebay they show for 3k+. you press that part # into google you see them as low as 999.00 so why is prcing all over the wall for this sick camcorder?

March 28th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#8
Eric Weiss Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philly,PA Posts: 360	NOOO! Firstly, you should only buy a new cam from an authorized dealer. Many will tell you that they are, but only the manufacturer will give you the truth. There's a lot of scam photo/vid suppliers out there. You need to be really careful. You'll wind up with refurbs, used crap, floor models, no warranty, and really annoying upsell a-holes. Any super low price is fake and just a bait and switch tactic. They will try and get you to buy third-party batts, crap filters, plastic tripods, 5 year warranty, and if you don't..they hang up on you at best.. at worst, they will charge your card and never send anything. I only buy from B&H, Adorama, J&R, a few of the sponsors here and really sweet ebay deals ( used stuff from people with solid feedback) Last edited by Eric Weiss; March 28th, 2007 at 02:09 PM.

March 28th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#11
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	The purchase transaction goes like this with the "low price" deals: 1. You order 2. They call to confirm. 3. "Do you want a lens? " Zoom will be extra, Oh, you're not aware that this was body only? (Nevermind mind that camera has fixed/attached lens.) 4. Do you want battery ?. Charger ? Manufacturer warranty ? Strap ?. Lens hood ??. Box ? Manual ? Tape transport ? 5. Shipping $300.00. 6. Don't want those things, camera is not available. ... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 28th, 2007, 07:02 PM	#13
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March 28th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	There is something very wrong with that price. If a price is too good to be true, then it's too good to be true. The camera is either stolen, defective, used, or it's a total scam. If you want to risk a thousand bucks, go right ahead--you won't be the first person to get screwed by the unscrupulous.

March 28th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#4
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	They always seem totally legitimate. Anybody can do a nice website. You are NOT going to get a $3500 camera for $1,000 anywhere in a deal that is legitimate.

March 28th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#6
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	There is no way anyone would sell a real US version for 999. Ask yourself this: If everyone else is charging around 3.5k for it, how can this company sell it to me for 1k and actually be profitable for themselves and for canon? There's no way anyone could sell it for that and actually make money and what business doesn't want to make money?

March 28th, 2007, 02:02 PM	#9
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	My basic rule is that if anybody is more than 5-10% lower than B&H, then you should suspect foul play.

March 28th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#10
Don Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 41	You can check out most any camera dealer at reseller ratings .com If they are not listed you would be taking a really big chance with your money.

March 28th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#12
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Please favor our sponsors with your business whenever possible. They make our site possible and have been screened for integrity, service and competitive prices. The full list is here: http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/ Beyond this, just use some common sense. It's an old but true cliche... there's no such thing as a free lunch. And there's another old saying which also applies... "a fool and his money are soon parted".