Ok, I just got off the phone with these guys and I'm am shocked at what I just heard.
I ordered a Casio Exilim s100 camera for a great price of 194.99 I decided overnight to upgrade to the s500 which is 274.99 on their site. These cameras were selling for 300 on eBay so I thought it was a great deal. WRONG! I call them and am transferred to their "internet sales confirmation representative". I tell him that I want to upgrade to the s500."No problem" he says. Then he proceeds to try and sell me a 2 hour battery for $89 and then a 5 hour battery for $124.99 but will knock down the price to the 2 hour battery. He tells me that the one it comes with only lasts 15 mins of shooting time. This is where I hesitate as I live near NYC and frequented Chinatown and Fordham road in the Bronx and know sketchy salesmen. There is no way Casio would include a batter that lasts only 15 mins! These cameras have some of the best power saving technology available. The INCLUDED battery life is actually, Normal Recording* - Approx 100 min., up to 200 shots (CIPA). I then tell him that I just want the camera and he flat out says "NO!". I then ask "what, I can't buy the camera without purchasing some kind of accessory?" "yes!" he says. Then I tell him that I just want to cancel my order in which is says "OK!" and hangs up lightning quick!!! I couldn't believe it and now I'm here writing this report. I know some of you won't see this until AFTER the fact, but geese I have NEVER seen that kind of business on the net which stinks because all of my internet purchases over the last 6 years have been flawless. I hope these guys go under.
Literally. Stay away!!!
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