AG-DVX100a ebay auction at DVinfo.net

Paul Del Vecchio · March 20th, 2004, 11:05 AM

Hey guys I was thinking about buying from these guys. They seem legit. I just wanted some other opinions. Here's the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0332#brand_new

Christopher Go · March 21st, 2004, 02:27 AM

Not sure about them but you definitely want to go with an authorized Panasonic dealer. Zotz Digital in particular is one of our sponsers here. eBay ID is zotzdigital.

Imran Zaidi · March 22nd, 2004, 09:55 AM

Please do try our sponsors - they are 'allowed' to be our sponsors for one single reason - they are not ripoff artists like most of what you will find on ebay.

http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/

EVS has a great price on this camera as of writing this. Going with them you know you are getting a reputable dealer, who will treat you properly if something is wrong, who will deliver when they say they will, and who is not running out of some dirty little chop house in Brooklyn and will be gone in 30 days when the feds catch up to them.

Dylan Couper · March 22nd, 2004, 06:25 PM

Hi Paul

A very good question indeed. They offer a decent price, and have a good feedback ratio. However, the perils of Ebay just aren't worth the risk of buying something this expensive. The seller may have lots of feedback, but that only tells you that people get the item. With something like this, the service you need later is what really counts.

To illustrate my point, I went through half a dozen pages of their feedback page for you. Here are some of the neutral/negative comments they have recieved:

great camera..high pressure salesman then $20 battery for $65

Good product but, misled & overcharged on ext.warranty. Amex trying to resolve

It ended with the same price as in Sweden ! Expencive shipping

false adv. pkg clearly includes 2 lenses & different bag, shipping = nightmare

Didn't return emails and then told out of stock 10 days later. Cancelled order

$153 for overnite, didnt get it, failed to return my calls, lost a job, nonpros

Based on these, I'm guessing that they are operating like some of the online sellers that offer you a low price on the camera, then want you to buy expensive accessories, and pay ridiculous shipping. If you don't, they tell you the camera is out of stock until you give up on your order, or cave and pay.

Most people in these cases will pay the extra costs, not realizing that it actually increases the cost of buying the camera past the prices of the reputable places like our sponsors.

Plus if you have any problems, warrenty issues or want to return the camera, sellers like this guy are not likely to help you out in the least.

I highly suggest you take a good look at our sponsors. They have been chosen for their relaible service and offer very reasonable (and realistic) prices.

http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/ You will find many people here shop exclusively with them, and are constantly impressed by the quality service they recieve.

Dylan

March 20th, 2004, 11:05 AM	#1
Paul Del Vecchio Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Syosset, NY Posts: 61	AG-DVX100a ebay auction Hey guys I was thinking about buying from these guys. They seem legit. I just wanted some other opinions. Here's the link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0332#brand_new

March 22nd, 2004, 06:25 PM	#4
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Hi Paul A very good question indeed. They offer a decent price, and have a good feedback ratio. However, the perils of Ebay just aren't worth the risk of buying something this expensive. The seller may have lots of feedback, but that only tells you that people get the item. With something like this, the service you need later is what really counts. To illustrate my point, I went through half a dozen pages of their feedback page for you. Here are some of the neutral/negative comments they have recieved: great camera..high pressure salesman then $20 battery for $65 Good product but, misled & overcharged on ext.warranty. Amex trying to resolve It ended with the same price as in Sweden ! Expencive shipping false adv. pkg clearly includes 2 lenses & different bag, shipping = nightmare Didn't return emails and then told out of stock 10 days later. Cancelled order $153 for overnite, didnt get it, failed to return my calls, lost a job, nonpros Based on these, I'm guessing that they are operating like some of the online sellers that offer you a low price on the camera, then want you to buy expensive accessories, and pay ridiculous shipping. If you don't, they tell you the camera is out of stock until you give up on your order, or cave and pay. Most people in these cases will pay the extra costs, not realizing that it actually increases the cost of buying the camera past the prices of the reputable places like our sponsors. Plus if you have any problems, warrenty issues or want to return the camera, sellers like this guy are not likely to help you out in the least. I highly suggest you take a good look at our sponsors. They have been chosen for their relaible service and offer very reasonable (and realistic) prices. http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/ You will find many people here shop exclusively with them, and are constantly impressed by the quality service they recieve. Dylan __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 21st, 2004, 02:27 AM	#2
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Not sure about them but you definitely want to go with an authorized Panasonic dealer. Zotz Digital in particular is one of our sponsers here. eBay ID is zotzdigital.

March 22nd, 2004, 09:55 AM	#3
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Please do try our sponsors - they are 'allowed' to be our sponsors for one single reason - they are not ripoff artists like most of what you will find on ebay. http://www.dvinfo.net/sponsors/ EVS has a great price on this camera as of writing this. Going with them you know you are getting a reputable dealer, who will treat you properly if something is wrong, who will deliver when they say they will, and who is not running out of some dirty little chop house in Brooklyn and will be gone in 30 days when the feds catch up to them.