Anyone dealt with Unique photo before ? at DVinfo.net

Chris Duczynski · December 14th, 2011, 04:26 PM

I'm not inferring anything, but I put an order in with these guys for around $3000 through paypal. Nothing happened for two weeks then I was asked to wire them cash. Instead I asked for a refund through paypal as the order was now nearly three weeks old and got it OK, but just wondering if anyone has had any problems. With a wire transfer you have no comeback if things go wrong, especially an international one.

Larry Thompson · December 18th, 2011, 03:44 PM

I used to use them to purchase all of my pro film back in the late 90's and found them to be quick and dependable. A few of my buddies also used them for that and nothing was ever said about them among us. Times change, who knows, however I would like to think a phone call to management is due. 3 weeks is far too long for a transaction to take place without clear reasons being given for the delay.

Seth Bloombaum · December 18th, 2011, 11:03 PM

Wiring of cash is to be avoided, period.

If they can't take a credit card or paypal, you don't want to do business with them. As the OP noted, with wired cash there is no recourse, and really there is no reason for a legitimate business to require it.

If Unique Photo is a legitimate business, you have to wonder if you were really dealing with them, or perhaps somebody trying to spoof their online presence.For example, if dvcam.com were a legitimate business, a scammer might open a lookalike website under a common misspelling, like dvcan.com. I'd think I was buying a camera from dvcam.com... but would actually be in contact with dvcan.

We should all be educated on common online scams. This page at Wikipedia is very helpful.

Chris Duczynski · December 19th, 2011, 12:23 AM

Here's the link that was posted on this forum - it seems legit but maybe not

Unique Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2K Digital Camera Body Only (Black) DMCGH2K | uniquephoto.com

Ronny Mills · December 24th, 2011, 07:19 PM

I shop at their B&M store. Not always "buttoned up" (mis-priced items or can't find price) but honest people.

December 14th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#1
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	Anyone dealt with Unique photo before ? I'm not inferring anything, but I put an order in with these guys for around $3000 through paypal. Nothing happened for two weeks then I was asked to wire them cash. Instead I asked for a refund through paypal as the order was now nearly three weeks old and got it OK, but just wondering if anyone has had any problems. With a wire transfer you have no comeback if things go wrong, especially an international one.

December 18th, 2011, 03:44 PM	#2
Larry Thompson Tourist Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Saint Peters, Missouri Posts: 3	Re: Anyone dealt with Unique photo before ? I used to use them to purchase all of my pro film back in the late 90's and found them to be quick and dependable. A few of my buddies also used them for that and nothing was ever said about them among us. Times change, who knows, however I would like to think a phone call to management is due. 3 weeks is far too long for a transaction to take place without clear reasons being given for the delay.

December 18th, 2011, 11:03 PM	#3
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: Anyone dealt with Unique photo before ? Wiring of cash is to be avoided, period. If they can't take a credit card or paypal, you don't want to do business with them. As the OP noted, with wired cash there is no recourse, and really there is no reason for a legitimate business to require it. If Unique Photo is a legitimate business, you have to wonder if you were really dealing with them, or perhaps somebody trying to spoof their online presence.For example, if dvcam.com were a legitimate business, a scammer might open a lookalike website under a common misspelling, like dvcan.com. I'd think I was buying a camera from dvcam.com... but would actually be in contact with dvcan. We should all be educated on common online scams. This page at Wikipedia is very helpful. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

December 19th, 2011, 12:23 AM	#4
Chris Duczynski Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sydney Posts: 304	Re: Anyone dealt with Unique photo before ? Here's the link that was posted on this forum - it seems legit but maybe not Unique Photo \| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2K Digital Camera Body Only (Black) DMCGH2K \| uniquephoto.com

December 24th, 2011, 07:19 PM	#5
Ronny Mills Tourist Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 4	Re: Anyone dealt with Unique photo before ? I shop at their B&M store. Not always "buttoned up" (mis-priced items or can't find price) but honest people.