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55 out of 58 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"Be careful with online order from BROADWAY PHOTO"
Pros: true image with all functions from previous model, 4X optical zoom
Cons: Broadway Photo misadvertised the product for money
Summary: We bought it at BROADWAY PHOTO, it is www.bwayphoto.com. They advertised as Brand New come with 1-year manufacture warranty. We received not a SD850, but a SD810 (comparable camera). The SD180 is not intended to sell in USA, and therefore no Warranty paper from manufacture. Manual received in the box also not original, but a copy from SD850. Later on, we figured that there is no "Image stablizer" found in camera. In conclusion, don't buy from BROADWAY PHOTO or other not certified stores.
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I wished I had read this before purchasing anything from TechnoDigita.coml/J & J Digital/The Whiz Camera, Inc from Brooklyn, NY. They did the hard-sell, and stupid me fell for the BS. They over-charged me by $90. I am going to send a complaint to the BBB, so that others don't fall victim. Do NOT call them to confirm, as they will talk you into over-priced additions.
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My husband and I were in the market for a camcorder and tried to order it from them when we found that they had the lowest price around. They tried to sell us a camcorder that was made for foreign markets instead of the US, so it probably wouldn't have been compatible with our equipment. We found this out after questioning them about the product, and we didn't order it from them. Avoid this scam retailer!
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I want to thank the reviewer who noted their experience with Broadway Photo...I found a great price on this camera for $159 at Techondigital.com...when it sounds too good to be true it usually is. The website mentions how they are a 5-Star Certified Merchant - Shop with Confidence, etc. I went to Better Business Bureau for on-line business at bbb.org/online and by just typing in the requested information it showed the parent company and the names of companies DBA the parent company. It listed that Techon Digital or techondigital.com had a bad review and why...all the same reasons as the reviewer of Broadway Photo mentioned. So thank you for posting your experience, you saved me from making a terrible mistake...Buyer beware. Check the Better Business Bureau before purchasing from an unknown merchant.
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I wish I read this before I bought from broadway photo. I will never buy from them again. They have hidden charges while they say "free shipping" you end up paying for it and more in their handling and insurance fees.
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I heard so many horrible stories about those Brooklyn camera shops. Check this out,
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So true about Broadway Photo. They advertise the product online then you have to call them after you buy it and they tell you that you will need more batteries, or more accessories, or a different lens. Do NOT buy from them----big time scammers---always trying to make more money on cameras that are discounted.
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The bottom line is that they indeed sell "grey market" items. A.K.A. Japan-only, etc. models. My coworker ordered an Olympus digicam and he got what he ordered, however on initial power on all menus were in Japanese. Then the bastards wouldn't refund him. So Visa to the rescue on that one... I would never buy there.
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Thank you very much for warning...
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Is this a rating on the supplier or on the camera? As for the camera your rating seems worthless.
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Succumbed to the high pressure and purchased additional "long lasting" battery during their obligatory phone call after placing an online order. I was assured it was a manufacture battery and not an off market brand. Upon receipt, neither was true. Called and said I was shipping everything back and would file a complaint with authorities in my state and NY. They said keep the battery and credited my account. Way too much aggravation.
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Ditto on Broadway Photo. High pressure all the way. What do you expect being in NYC. I cancelled my order when they said I had to call them to verify my order. All they wanted was to sell me things I didn't order.
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When you Order Online, make sure the source is a reputable one. I order from Dell all the time !
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For sure! Was almost taken by them today. My $300 camera order became $378 at check-out. That was after I refused to buy a $99 battery that lasts two hours vs. the 20 min. battery she said came with the camera. I canceled the order immediately. Had like experience at Digitalnerds.com. He refused to sell me the same camera since I wouldn't do the "battery upgrade". He told me I was rude and he would not sell me the camera. I told him I was going to notify Amazon as well as others of his scam. He said would do me no good as they owned Amazon! Amazing and shameful!!
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hey, i was thinking of buying this camera from broadway photo but was having trouble deciding until i read your feedback. now i can decide not to buy this camera from them. thanks!
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I ordered the canon sd700 from BROADWAY PHOTO also and i received the IXY 800is with the same issues no warranty!
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I just joined this site tonight and already it has benefited me. Thank you for sharing your opinion....there are very many bad reports about this company that I just saw on another site. thanks again
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I did see that the price on this site quoted was 269 + taxes for the SD850. I was almost on the verge of pushing the "PLACE ORDER" button along with my wife. When fortunately we both thought lets read the terms and conditions... (there they are saying.. for some items from CANON it could be that you may get a imported product not sold in the US. that is when we stepped back and finally ordered our camera in AMAZON.COM..
Actually saying as a consumer we hardly go into the details of Terms and conditions... as we do not foresee such things but whenever buying on the net please go through them.. Your 10-15 mts would save lot of mental peace.
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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS:
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