Camera purchase saga

Camera purchase saga

I tried to buy an Olympus C-8080 from amphotoworld at a great price. They did not pressure me to buy

accessories.

Instead they put me on back order, or so they said. When I pressed them three weeks later they admitted it was a grey market camera (no US warranty) I would get. But they could give no ETA. So I cancelled. I hope they really did cancel the order. Then I thought I would try Butterfly camera, as some people recommend it. Their version was another $200, but still cheap.

They asked me to hold while they took my order, and never came back. I think, again, it was because I did not want accessories. So I went to Buydig at about the same price. Some people clearly like them, a few don't. They were quick and efficient, and shipped the camera already (the next day). So far so good.

david w

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