I placed an order on the web for a Sony HDRSR7 Camcorder. I knew the price was lower than anyplace else, but there was nothing on the web site or description of the camera to indicate grey market or any other scam. Got an email the next day telling me to contact Peter at ext 211. He proceeded to inform me I had not ordered a package... Huh? What package, I asked. He said the price did not include the battery, charger, etc. The only thing the price included was the camera itself and he said it said that in big bold letters on the web site. Well, I cannot imagine Sony selling just a camera and not battery, strap, charger, ac adapter, dock, etc. Of course, "the package" was a little over $600.
This is pretty common with the New York Camera resellers, only exception is possibly B&H whom I have dealt with in the past with no problems. So, needless to say, I canceled and wasted 5 minutes of my time with the crooks from USA Photo Nation. If this message does anything to stop their presence in the market place, that is good. However, you do need to love their moxie for putting so many fake letters of positive feedback when you pull them up using any standard pricing comparison tool.
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