online shopping

[garang01]

Does anyone know of any good and trustworthy online camera shops?
I've come across this http://www.safrottobags.com.
The prices are pretty decent, and with shipping and conversion, can actually be cheaper than what we can find in our local shops here.
thanks

[yyD70S]

B&H Photo Video.
A US-based site.

[Panzer]

Originally Posted by yyD70S B&H Photo Video. A US-based site.

Hi, is this a reliable online store? Have you bought anything from there?

Thinking of buying a DSLR from there.

Thanks in advance.

[Kho King]

Originally Posted by Panzer Hi, is this a reliable online store? Have you bought anything from there? Thinking of buying a DSLR from there. Thanks in advance.

Very...very...very reliable...

~> refering to BHphoto.com

[Deadpoet]

There are 3 very reputable online camera store out of the US. The largest, in terms of revenue, is B&H. The other two are Sammy's and Adorama. All 3 are large businesses, and not going to try to cheat you for a few bucks. Not worth it to them.

Many of the smaller outfits are also very reliable. However, if you find a deal too good to be true, it is generally too good to be true, and you should be careful.

[Panzer]

Thanks to all. Good info for me. Appreciate it.

[melser]

Originally Posted by Deadpoet There are 3 very reputable online camera store out of the US. The largest, in terms of revenue, is B&H. The other two are Sammy's and Adorama. All 3 are large businesses, and not going to try to cheat you for a few bucks. Not worth it to them. Many of the smaller outfits are also very reliable. However, if you find a deal too good to be true, it is generally too good to be true, and you should be careful.

Hi,

any idea whether local taxes (custom) for buying camera stuff from US?

[danster]

Originally Posted by melser Hi, any idea whether local taxes (custom) for buying camera stuff from US?

5% GST if value of imported stuff is > S$400, IIRC.

[haagen_dazs]

Originally Posted by Deadpoet Many of the smaller outfits are also very reliable. However, if you find a deal too good to be true, it is generally too good to be true, and you should be careful.

Well said Watch out for scams

You want trustworthy sites? Remember to check the sellerratings. There are US based websites that will rate the online merchants.
Just dont buy from any Tom Dick or Harry.

[renegade150]

sometimes i buy from reputable power sellers on ebay.

[garang01]

Originally Posted by Deadpoet There are 3 very reputable online camera store out of the US. The largest, in terms of revenue, is B&H. The other two are Sammy's and Adorama. All 3 are large businesses, and not going to try to cheat you for a few bucks. Not worth it to them. Many of the smaller outfits are also very reliable. However, if you find a deal too good to be true, it is generally too good to be true, and you should be careful.

well, do you have any of these smaller outfits you can recommend?