Bait & Switch

[peternap]

I'm still waffling on a new ENG camera. I ordered the AF100 yesterday, changed my mind and ordered an AC130 today.

Anyway...I always deal with Amazon, B&H photo or Adorama, all reputable and I've never had a problem.

I started looking at prices on the net before I ordered from Adorama and ran across

http://www.rythercamera.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33967&gclid=CMjR6OmjxLECFbRa7AodCXAAxg

They listed it in stock
Panasonic AG-AC130 AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder
5.0
Catalog #: AG-AC130
1/3"-Type 2.2 Mp 3MOS Sensor
Integrated 22x (28-616mm Equiv) Lens
3.45" 1920 x 480 LCD Screen
AVCHD Professional PH Recording
1080i60/p30/p24 & 720p60 Formats
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slots
DV Recording...
Available/In Stock
Condition: Brand New
Reference # : RC-33967-122
Regular Price:    $3,499.00
Our Price:    $2,929.0

I checked internet complaints and they weren't too bad but the price was about 600.00 lower than anyone else, so I was skeptical. It also didn't show it as gray market which I was sure it was.

I called, got sales and asked "Is this in stock NOW". The answer..."No, we're sold out and this comes from overseas and is discontinued but I can give you the American version for 4,100.00.

I said "I knew it, bait and switch" I'm not quite sure what he said....but I don't think it was a compliment.

Anyway...I ordered it from Adorama for 3200.00.

Buyer beware.

[NM_Shooter]

Hmmmm.....
I'm surprised they got as high as a "B"


http://www.bbb.org/new-jersey/business-reviews/photographic-equipment-and-supplies-retail/ryther-camera-in-linden-nj-90088466