Too good to be true? Sigma lens

SoWhat
Posted 06/12/2011 - 18:57 Link
Im looking for a cheap deal on the Sigma 17-70mm lens and saw this deal at wells cameras: http://www.wells-cameras.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=18616¤cy... Its a lot cheaper than everywhere else, even on eBay. Is this too good to be true and has anyone else dealt with them before?
Hardgravity
Posted 06/12/2011 - 19:16 Link
Sounds and looks to good to be true.

A quick google of the name doesn't bring anything up which rings alarms for me.

I came across a similar site early this year which was just a rip off firm to me.

Beware unless others can vouch for them!!
Cheers, HG

K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.

Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...

PPG entries.
Unlocker
Posted 06/12/2011 - 19:37 Link
My guess would be rip off!

Google street view shows a shop called Adams Photographic.

Also they have the DA* 60-250 listed for less than £600 which kinda proves it to me!
dougf8
Posted 06/12/2011 - 19:41 Link
Tunbridge dial code is 01892
Cardiff is 0292

I've a suspicion that 292 might be a voip number.

Who in the UK for UK customers would put +44 for a phone, apart from people not from round here?

Also I've never been in a shop that sells pentax gear AND 6U rack mount servers selling at 6K. However times change and anything is possible.

Website registered in US

Also list contact number +442081334675

"If you have any questions, please speak to a Customer Service representative by phoning +442081334675 or emailing [email protected]"
Lurking is shirking.!
Edited by dougf8: 06/12/2011 - 20:12
DOIK
Posted 06/12/2011 - 19:43 Link
Same address as Red Box Cameras but different iffy phone number.Looks like RBC have been around for years.

John
johnriley
Posted 06/12/2011 - 19:56 Link
Well be careful what you say as a genuine business might be very aggrieved if they found some unfounded accusations on the web...
Best regards, John
JohnX
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:06 Link
"The Wells Cameras web site is Trademark of Red Box Computer Solutions LTD"

So, as Red Box appear to be a bona fide company, contact them and ask about Wells Cameras.

They also say they are a B2B reseller, so maybe (a) VAT not included, and (b) minimum spend per order to businesses only?
Edited by JohnX: 06/12/2011 - 20:09
dougf8
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:10 Link
http://www.redboxcameras.com/action/contactus/

wells-cameras.com

"It has been brought to our attention that the web site named above claim to trade at the same address as Redboxcameras and also are in some way connected. This is NOT the case. Redbox Cameras has no connection or involvment in any way with Wells-Cameras.com."
Lurking is shirking.!
Edited by dougf8: 06/12/2011 - 20:10
dougf8
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:14 Link
johnriley wrote:
Well be careful what you say as a genuine business might be very aggrieved if they found some unfounded accusations on the web...
We'll probably get extradited like Gary McKinnon or Julian Assange.
Lurking is shirking.!
Edited by dougf8: 06/12/2011 - 20:15
johnriley
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:19 Link
Not from where you seem to hail from Doug. But in any event, this has actually been covered before in the forum. A search ought to bring the original thread to light, maybe even with the answers.
Best regards, John
dougf8
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:30 Link
Who searches before they post John? We rely on the group consciousness after the fact .

Polyphant and Ventongimps are both real places, and usually I'm working somewhere or other nearby and usually I fill the car in Bodmin
Lurking is shirking.!
Edited by dougf8: 06/12/2011 - 20:32
johnriley
Posted 06/12/2011 - 20:34 Link
Thank you Doug, a great part of the country. I'll see you for coffee in, oh, I guess 16 hours was the longest it ever took. Actually, that was gruelling....
Best regards, John

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