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Les Wynn · April 22nd, 2007, 05:34 PM

link to scam site has been removed

Most reputable camera places have the XL2 in the $3000.00 range, I've seen body only XL2's for $3500.00.

Is there a catch to the $999.00 ones?

Les

Mike Teutsch · April 22nd, 2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Les Wynn

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Is there a catch to the $999.00 ones?

Les

There are probably many! Remember the old saying, " If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!"

I'm sure this fits that saying.

Mike

Steve Maller · April 22nd, 2007, 06:53 PM

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Express Cameras is one of the very worst of the worst. The overall rating is 0.41 out of 10.00. Go here and read on. And run. Run away...

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Express_Cameras

Les Wynn · April 22nd, 2007, 08:15 PM

Hee hee,
I'm runnin'!

Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it.

Where do you think would be a good place to purchase an XL2? I have an Inkley's in town or would I do better going online or into the city?

Thanks a ton,

Les

Ryan Mueller · April 22nd, 2007, 09:00 PM

I am sure you will get excellent service through the sites that DVInfo.Net recommends, but if you're looking for the best price I believe BeachCamera.com is your best bet.

They have the camera for 3,349.00 with free shipping, Canon has a $300.00 mail in rebate. You would end up with the XL2 for $3,049.00. I ordered my XL2 through them, before Canon offered the rebate, and the camera shipped fast with no problems. Well, except for a slight backfocus problem but I don't believe that was their fault and Canon fixed it for me immediately.

After being ripped off for $1,000 on EBay, I found that this is the best deal. This is just my suggestion, and like I said before I'm sure that the vendors recommended by DVInfo.net are all excellent choices for outstanding service as well!

Hope this helped!

Chris Hurd · April 22nd, 2007, 10:00 PM

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April 22nd, 2007, 05:34 PM	#1
Les Wynn New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 11	What's the catch? link to scam site has been removed Most reputable camera places have the XL2 in the $3000.00 range, I've seen body only XL2's for $3500.00. Is there a catch to the $999.00 ones? Les

April 22nd, 2007, 06:53 PM	#3
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April 22nd, 2007, 08:15 PM	#4
Les Wynn New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 11	Hee hee, I'm runnin'! Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it. Where do you think would be a good place to purchase an XL2? I have an Inkley's in town or would I do better going online or into the city? Thanks a ton, Les

April 22nd, 2007, 09:00 PM	#5
Ryan Mueller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 336	I am sure you will get excellent service through the sites that DVInfo.Net recommends, but if you're looking for the best price I believe BeachCamera.com is your best bet. They have the camera for 3,349.00 with free shipping, Canon has a $300.00 mail in rebate. You would end up with the XL2 for $3,049.00. I ordered my XL2 through them, before Canon offered the rebate, and the camera shipped fast with no problems. Well, except for a slight backfocus problem but I don't believe that was their fault and Canon fixed it for me immediately. After being ripped off for $1,000 on EBay, I found that this is the best deal. This is just my suggestion, and like I said before I'm sure that the vendors recommended by DVInfo.net are all excellent choices for outstanding service as well! Hope this helped!