Black hole !!!

noob sniper · 12th January 2007

Hi everyone , i believe there alot of ppl picking up Dslr as a hobby recently just like me

and i believe that there are always some

evil shop waiting to rip those noobs off like us who are new to tis hobby , can anyone share their good and bad exp with us where to get our gear , and beware of which shop to shop with in further ?

Thankyou.

bernardy4416 · 12th January 2007

I like to shop at MS color

Good prices. No "rip off" tactics.

Bernard

Galdor · 13th January 2007

Got my 1st SLR (film) from CP. Was totally new to photography then and did not make any research on the camera I wanted. Was comparing 2 models then and decided about a week later to get the one I got eventually. Was persuaded by the salesman there to get a longer lens together with my kit lens. Suspect that I was overcharged a lot for that lens.

Got my 1st DSLR from MS Color this time after getting a e-quote and I'm quite happy with it.

Guess it still voice down to knowing the market before committing.

ryuggen · 13th January 2007

I second MS color and recommend Lord's.

For CP, I seriously doubt i will visit there again. The prices are not competitive and had to ask for e-quote before any purchase.

I recalled an incident that i wanted a list of items. The prices differ from the e-quote and I had to clarify with the salesman. Probably they are targeting the tourists and those who did not do research.

As for MS color and Lord's, their prices seems to be very stable regardless if your physical appearance.

noob sniper · 13th January 2007

In my point of view , those dishonest shop will scare beginner away or stop them from entering tis hobby due to the overprices in another word killing tis hobby in a long run

Lmodel · 13th January 2007

There's no complain even if we are being put on the chopping board.

Technology has made it so easy and simple for us to check the prices for the equipments we wanted. It is simply our fault if we did not make do our homework and ended up being "chop".

Nevertheless, there are still very reputable shops that gives the same quote whether online or when you are there in person. As for other shops, even though they are known in the market for a substantial price difference between E-quote and in person, you can see that they are still very crowded.

catchlights · 13th January 2007

Do your resarch first before you go down to the shop, so you will not waste your time and other people time as well.

Nikon Price Guild

Witness · 15th January 2007

i think there are lots of reviews on stores over at the consumers' corner subforum...

cheers

Frijj · 15th January 2007

Pure, absolute Evil

- Any shop selling cameras in SLS, Far East and Lucky Plaza and the orchard area in general. AP falls really close to this category.
Evil - Alan Photo and CP (you must do your research well for each shop and know people there to prevent getting carrot treatment).
Good - MS Color, TK Foto, John (and the other ones recommended by the ppl here except those mentioned above).

limyouliang · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by Frijj

Pure, absolute Evil - Any shop selling cameras in SLS, Far East and Lucky Plaza and the orchard area in general. AP falls really close to this category.
Evil - Alan Photo and CP (you must do your research well for each shop and know people there to prevent getting carrot treatment).
Good - MS Color, TK Foto, John (and the other ones recommended by the ppl here except those mentioned above).

lucky plaza the Lord's.... consider evil meh??????

deckard · 15th January 2007

don't get anything from cathay unless you have e quote. cathay famous for the underhanded method of overcharging.

12th January 2007	#1
noob sniper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A place i call home Posts: 600	Black hole !!! Hi everyone , i believe there alot of ppl picking up Dslr as a hobby recently just like me and i believe that there are always some evil shop waiting to rip those noobs off like us who are new to tis hobby , can anyone share their good and bad exp with us where to get our gear , and beware of which shop to shop with in further ?Thankyou. Last edited by noob sniper; 12th January 2007 at 09:04 PM.

12th January 2007	#2
bernardy4416 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 130	Re: Black hole !!! I like to shop at MS color Good prices. No "rip off" tactics. Bernard

13th January 2007	#3
Galdor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Gaia Posts: 8,298	Re: Black hole !!! Got my 1st SLR (film) from CP. Was totally new to photography then and did not make any research on the camera I wanted. Was comparing 2 models then and decided about a week later to get the one I got eventually. Was persuaded by the salesman there to get a longer lens together with my kit lens. Suspect that I was overcharged a lot for that lens. Got my 1st DSLR from MS Color this time after getting a e-quote and I'm quite happy with it. Guess it still voice down to knowing the market before committing. __________________ Good lens or Lousy lens also can't beat @ great photographer with kit lens - Galdor@Alphadslr

13th January 2007	#4
ryuggen Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bukit Panjang Posts: 781	Re: Black hole !!! I second MS color and recommend Lord's. For CP, I seriously doubt i will visit there again. The prices are not competitive and had to ask for e-quote before any purchase. I recalled an incident that i wanted a list of items. The prices differ from the e-quote and I had to clarify with the salesman. Probably they are targeting the tourists and those who did not do research. As for MS color and Lord's, their prices seems to be very stable regardless if your physical appearance.

13th January 2007	#5
noob sniper Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A place i call home Posts: 600	Re: Black hole !!! In my point of view , those dishonest shop will scare beginner away or stop them from entering tis hobby due to the overprices in another word killing tis hobby in a long run

13th January 2007	#6
Lmodel Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Jurong Island Posts: 1,125	Re: Black hole !!! There's no complain even if we are being put on the chopping board. Technology has made it so easy and simple for us to check the prices for the equipments we wanted. It is simply our fault if we did not make do our homework and ended up being "chop". Nevertheless, there are still very reputable shops that gives the same quote whether online or when you are there in person. As for other shops, even though they are known in the market for a substantial price difference between E-quote and in person, you can see that they are still very crowded.

13th January 2007	#7
catchlights Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 10,775	Re: Black hole !!! Do your resarch first before you go down to the shop, so you will not waste your time and other people time as well. Nikon Price Guild __________________ Shoot to Live, Live to Shoot www.foto-u.com \| www.benjaminloo.com \| email

15th January 2007	#8
Witness Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: www.maverickatwork.com Posts: 6,768	Re: Black hole !!! i think there are lots of reviews on stores over at the consumers' corner subforum... cheers

15th January 2007	#9
Frijj Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 970	Re: Black hole !!! Pure, absolute Evil - Any shop selling cameras in SLS, Far East and Lucky Plaza and the orchard area in general. AP falls really close to this category. Evil - Alan Photo and CP (you must do your research well for each shop and know people there to prevent getting carrot treatment). Good - MS Color, TK Foto, John (and the other ones recommended by the ppl here except those mentioned above).

15th January 2007	#11
deckard Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,244	Re: Black hole !!! don't get anything from cathay unless you have e quote. cathay famous for the underhanded method of overcharging.