This very same thing happened to me. I was attempting to buy a Nikon D40 body only since I already own a D80 with several good lenses and wanted to get my girlfriend a 'starter' DSLR so she can begin enjoying the experience of great picture taking.
Lo and behold, I get an email asking me to confirm my order and while doing so, I learn that the item I order is not the 'US version and switching to the US version would cost me another $100. On top of that, the camera has no accessories (batteries, cables, manuals, etc!) which is very improbable because that is not how Nikon packages anything - even outside the US (I know because I have lived in several countries both developed and developing). Anyway, what started off as a routine $300 purchase turned into a $799 nightmare at which point I stated I was not interested any more... Before I could say another word, the phone was dead! So I wondered whether there was closure or not since the rude fellow just grunted and hissed before hanging up (figuring he was not convincing me much with his BS). I immediately called American Express and told them to call me if charges posted from Broadway Photos because they have been known to cancel an order and still charge for the item hoping you never catch on to it.
STAY AWAY. The advertized deal is NOT WORTH IT!!
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