where should i buy my nikon d100? song brothers marketing a gd choice?

MikeyHo · 20th March 2003

thinking of where to puchase nikon d100... need 0% credit card installments coz quite a lump sum.. prefer to use that amt of $$$ for lens n accessories....

should i buy at song brothers marketing ?

i will be using either DBS or UOB credit cards

thx!

Bluestrike · 20th March 2003

mikey!!!!

MIKEY!!!!

hehehee... buy buy buy

taker · 21st March 2003

Hmmm, Song brother doesn't have a sound reputation. You might want to wait a while b4 purchasing D100. Prices might drop in April. Prices in Canada has already drop.

Dagger · 21st March 2003

1) Alan Photo!!! Sim Lim Square, look for Anthony and tell him Clubsnap sent you

OR

2) Cathay Photo!!! Peninsula, please look for Kelvin and tell him Clubsnap sent you.

willyfoo · 21st March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by taker
Hmmm, Song brother doesn't have a sound reputation. You might want to wait a while b4 purchasing D100. Prices might drop in April. Prices in Canada has already drop.

Agreed!! They do not have a good reputation..

vince123123 · 21st March 2003

if im not wrong the better word is BAD reputation :P

espn · 21st March 2003

I bought a Sony VCD player from them in 1999, found their service to be good, but after I bought it from them I heard a lot of bad remarks not only in HWZ but from other people's mouth also when it comes to electronics.

I think you might be better off getting it from other shops like AP/CP, and since CS has such a big network

u might get some nifty discounts or bargains.

Suggestion: Go during SEED, get CS folks to help you out... I'm SURE they're more then willing to help you purchase ur camera.

I've noticed people like to see people splurge/spend money

.

wayangking · 21st March 2003

Bad reputation?

i used to get my electronic goods from there. Can anyone share their bad experience? just to let all be aware, thanks.

Hobbes234 · 21st March 2003

there was a complain about them sometime back.. (or rather a string)
read the ratings section at HWZ.

but seriously...
if i want to spend money on such expensive equipment, i would go to a shop with a good track record.

togu · 21st March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by espn
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Suggestion: Go during SEED, get CS folks to help you out... I'm SURE they're more then willing to help you purchase ur camera.

I've noticed people like to see people splurge/spend money .

Come N Spend?

MikeyHo · 21st March 2003

but im looking out for those shops that offer 0% credit installments to buy d100... alan photo n cathay photo doesnt offer..so a headache here... harvey norman sells at 3888 which too expensive... the price should be around 3.4k for the shops in sls... so i hope whether is there any other shops that offer 0% installments.. thx

taker · 21st March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeyHo
but im looking out for those shops that offer 0% credit installments to buy d100... alan photo n cathay photo doesnt offer..so a headache here... harvey norman sells at 3888 which too expensive... the price should be around 3.4k for the shops in sls... so i hope whether is there any other shops that offer 0% installments.. thx

Complains on Song Bros includes passing rude remarks, marking up the price to ridiculous level (if u are blur), lying about missing accessories. Some complain that they sell a product cheaper than other shop, but what they do is to take out accessories like CF card or cam pouch from the box. They then sell it back to you. In the end you pay more then getting it from another shop.

If anyone is to buy from them, just need to make sure you know what accesories are supposed to be in the box, and confirm your final prices ie whether it includes gst, and lastly it comes with a warranty card.

renaissance_myth · 21st March 2003

no one recommend john 3:16?

regards

cheechee · 21st March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Dagger
1) Alan Photo!!! Sim Lim Square, look for Anthony and tell him Clubsnap sent you

OR

2) Cathay Photo!!! Peninsula, please look for Kelvin and tell him Clubsnap sent you.

.

Clubsnap sent you?
That means purchase on behalf on clubsnap?

Btw, will they quote at least reasonable price if doing so? Coz i am so tired of being quoted ridiculous prices when i show my baby face, and the typical student look.

22nd March 2003

I guess if you ever notice the number of customers in Alan Photo on a weekend, jostling and waiting to get the salesman attention or waiting for their turn to be served.

And you compare it with the "crowd" at Song Brothers, it is clear which shop has a better reputation.

(I had to wait patiently for 15-20 mins for Anthony to be done with his customer for my turn.

)

A friend of mine almost bought his S45 at Song Brothers in SLS @ level 2, but was put off by the service, that he decided to buy at Alan Photo instead.

One key point to note: Always ask if the price quoted to you includes the 4% GST, a lot of shops don't include the GST when you ask them how much.

extreme2 · 30th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by renaissance_myth
no one recommend john 3:16?

regards

They do not have 0% credit installments...

Watcher · 30th March 2003

It seems not reported here nor HWZ. Prices for D100 dropped to US$1699!

If the conversion rate is the same, the S$ price would be around S$2750, same as the Canon 10D

maybe plus the usual stuff thrown in like CF and hardcase. I heard this price would come down in SG within a few months.

imaginary_number · 30th March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Watcher
It seems not reported here nor HWZ. Prices for D100 dropped to US$1699! If the conversion rate is the same, the S$ price would be around S$2750, same as the Canon 10D maybe plus the usual stuff thrown in like CF and hardcase. I heard this price would come down in SG within a few months.

Wow! Sounds like good news! Where did u get this info from, btw?

Watcher · 30th March 2003

First noticed by Nikonians on DPReview, but now, you can see it on the various US sites including CNet. Check it out at B & H.

Garion · 31st March 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Watcher
It seems not reported here nor HWZ. Prices for D100 dropped to US$1699! If the conversion rate is the same, the S$ price would be around S$2750, same as the Canon 10D maybe plus the usual stuff thrown in like CF and hardcase. I heard this price would come down in SG within a few months.

Holy smokes! Thats a really good piece of news. Hope the price in sg will come down very soon. I'm one of those considering btw the 10D and D100 too.

20th March 2003	#1
MikeyHo Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 233	where should i buy my nikon d100? song brothers marketing a gd choice? thinking of where to puchase nikon d100... need 0% credit card installments coz quite a lump sum.. prefer to use that amt of $$$ for lens n accessories.... should i buy at song brothers marketing ? i will be using either DBS or UOB credit cards thx!

21st March 2003	#9
Hobbes234 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 402	there was a complain about them sometime back.. (or rather a string) read the ratings section at HWZ. but seriously... if i want to spend money on such expensive equipment, i would go to a shop with a good track record. Last edited by Hobbes234; 21st March 2003 at 10:25 AM.

30th March 2003	#17
Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The heart of the Abyss Posts: 2,319	D100 price drop in US! It seems not reported here nor HWZ. Prices for D100 dropped to US$1699! If the conversion rate is the same, the S$ price would be around S$2750, same as the Canon 10D maybe plus the usual stuff thrown in like CF and hardcase. I heard this price would come down in SG within a few months.

30th March 2003	#19
Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The heart of the Abyss Posts: 2,319	First noticed by Nikonians on DPReview, but now, you can see it on the various US sites including CNet. Check it out at B & H. Last edited by Watcher; 31st March 2003 at 12:42 AM.

20th March 2003	#2
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	mikey!!!! MIKEY!!!! hehehee... buy buy buy

21st March 2003	#3
taker Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 297	Hmmm, Song brother doesn't have a sound reputation. You might want to wait a while b4 purchasing D100. Prices might drop in April. Prices in Canada has already drop.

21st March 2003	#4
Dagger Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,294	1) Alan Photo!!! Sim Lim Square, look for Anthony and tell him Clubsnap sent you OR 2) Cathay Photo!!! Peninsula, please look for Kelvin and tell him Clubsnap sent you.

21st March 2003	#6
vince123123 Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 6,689	if im not wrong the better word is BAD reputation :P

21st March 2003	#7
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	I bought a Sony VCD player from them in 1999, found their service to be good, but after I bought it from them I heard a lot of bad remarks not only in HWZ but from other people's mouth also when it comes to electronics. I think you might be better off getting it from other shops like AP/CP, and since CS has such a big network u might get some nifty discounts or bargains. Suggestion: Go during SEED, get CS folks to help you out... I'm SURE they're more then willing to help you purchase ur camera. I've noticed people like to see people splurge/spend money .

21st March 2003	#8
wayangking New Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Posts: 14	Bad reputation? i used to get my electronic goods from there. Can anyone share their bad experience? just to let all be aware, thanks.

21st March 2003	#13
renaissance_myth Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 297	no one recommend john 3:16? regards

22nd March 2003	#15
newuser Guests Posts: n/a	I guess if you ever notice the number of customers in Alan Photo on a weekend, jostling and waiting to get the salesman attention or waiting for their turn to be served. And you compare it with the "crowd" at Song Brothers, it is clear which shop has a better reputation. (I had to wait patiently for 15-20 mins for Anthony to be done with his customer for my turn. ) A friend of mine almost bought his S45 at Song Brothers in SLS @ level 2, but was put off by the service, that he decided to buy at Alan Photo instead. One key point to note: Always ask if the price quoted to you includes the 4% GST, a lot of shops don't include the GST when you ask them how much.