1000k difference in price, too good to be true? at DVinfo.net

Steven Davis · March 8th, 2006, 08:21 AM

By this post, you might guess that I am in what I like to call 'pre-market' stages of looking to upgrade my camera invientory.

So I'm looking at the Sony HVR-Z1u and doing some 'pre-market' shopping. At B&H it runs around 4500 or so, and then I find this site and they list it for about 1k cheaper. I'm not about to jump on that boat without a lot of research.

My question I suppose is, are the prices for things starting to drop and establishments like B&H out of touch with the market, or is this site a sham or something.

It's one thing to gain customer service for a couple of hundered bucks, but a thousand would be a tough bite to swallow.

Just wondering.

Boyd Ostroff · March 8th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Wow, a "1000k" price difference is a million bucks! ;-)

Don't you see a huge red flag waving when someone advertises a Z1 for $1,000 less than B&H??? Their prices are always very competitive. You might save a few bucks by going somewhere else, but not anywhere near that much, and do you want the risk of dealing with a questionable business? When you buy from B&H and the other DVinfo sponsors you know you're dealing with a reputable company with great customer support.

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Chris Hurd · March 8th, 2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Davis

are the prices for things starting to drop and establishments like B&H out of touch with the market, or is this site a sham or something.

Answer: a sham or something. B&H is by no means out of touch with the market; in fact they pretty much set the standard on pricing that the rest of the legitimate dealers follow. Any price that is $1,000 below a B&H price is indeed too good to be true.

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Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	1000k difference in price, too good to be true? By this post, you might guess that I am in what I like to call 'pre-market' stages of looking to upgrade my camera invientory. So I'm looking at the Sony HVR-Z1u and doing some 'pre-market' shopping. At B&H it runs around 4500 or so, and then I find this site and they list it for about 1k cheaper. I'm not about to jump on that boat without a lot of research. My question I suppose is, are the prices for things starting to drop and establishments like B&H out of touch with the market, or is this site a sham or something. It's one thing to gain customer service for a couple of hundered bucks, but a thousand would be a tough bite to swallow. Just wondering. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button? Last edited by Boyd Ostroff; March 8th, 2006 at 08:59 AM. Reason: removed non-sponsor link

March 8th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Wow, a "1000k" price difference is a million bucks! ;-) Don't you see a huge red flag waving when someone advertises a Z1 for $1,000 less than B&H??? Their prices are always very competitive. You might save a few bucks by going somewhere else, but not anywhere near that much, and do you want the risk of dealing with a questionable business? When you buy from B&H and the other DVinfo sponsors you know you're dealing with a reputable company with great customer support. We don't discuss pricing from non sponsors here. Please support our sponsors since they make DVinfo possible.