1, Report:
#457854
Posted Date:
Jun 02 2009
Brian At 86th St Photo & Video tried 2 hustle me into buying something not needed and said if I didn't warranty voilation Internet
I was buying a Canon Camera and I researched it at Consumer Reports, Amazon, & PC World and they all said the camera uses REGULAR batteries then after I placed my order Brian at 86Photo Video called and said I had to buy a special lithium batteries at a price of $99-$149 for a 2 or ...
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Brian At 86th St Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
2, Report:
#457514
Posted Date:
Jun 02 2009
Camera Giants - 86th St. Photo False Advertising, Never received product as promised New York New York
I placed an order with Camera Giants, and a day or two later received an e-mail to call and confirm my order. Shipment at purchase was stated in 1-2 days. When I called to confirm, I was told the camera I ordered was out of stock, and would be shipped in 1-2 weeks. Right away the ma...
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Camera Giants - 86th St. Photo
Categories: Cameras & Video
3, Report:
#428097
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2009
86th Street Photo & Video Unsavory business practice Internet
I would like to bring to your attention the unsavory business practices of 86th St. Photo and Video. On January 13th I ordered a Cannon SX10 IX camera for $199.99. I got an email on the 25th saying the order was processing. I got an email from them on 1/28/09 saying to contact Chri...
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86th Street Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
4, Report:
#427643
Posted Date:
Feb 23 2009
CameraGiantsinc.com And Or 86thStreetPhoto.com CameraGiants WARNING ! CAMERA GIANTS AND OR 86TH ST PHOTO ARE A MAJOR RIP OFF Bellevue, Washington
I called Cameragiantsinc.com to place an order for a Garmin Nuvi 765T for the advertised price of $279.00. Due to such a good price I asked if They had anymore, and they said thay have a bunch. I went to place the order and they asked Me what size SD card I wanted. I told Him that I...
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CameraGiants
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
5, Report:
#420122
Posted Date:
Feb 04 2009
86th Street Photo And Video Great Prices until you refuse to buy the overpriced and unnecessary accessories - then backordered Brooklyn New York
My experience is basically the same as others reporting this ripoff.
Great price on a Garmin GPS. Placed the order on-line (thought the over emphasis on terms and conditions was odd - especially the part about taking them to court in Los Angeles, when they are located in NY - tha...
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86th Street Photo And Video
Categories: Camera Stores
6, Report:
#417607
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2009
86photovideo.com - 86TH PHOTO & VIDEO False Advertisement Received the phone call, Pressure to buy accessories, Then not in stock 3 to 4 week wait. Brooklyn New York
Yes, it's the same story as the rest... Received the phone call, Pressure to buy accessories, Then not in stock 3 to 4 week wait. See below.
1st- Thank you for your order from 86th Street Photo & Video - Order # 615720-W.
Your order is currently:Processing
PLEASE NOTE: ...
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86TH PHOTO & VIDEO
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
7, Report:
#399489
Posted Date:
Dec 09 2008
86th Street Photo And Video Call to Further Verify Order - Cancelled for no apparent reason Internet
12/7/08: I ordered a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 camera, with shipping total $228.99 on 12/7/2008 through website, and same day received e-mail stating: Dear SAM L Thank you for your order from 86th Street Photo & Video - Order # 600325-W. Your order is currently:Processing.
12/8/08...
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86th Street Photo And Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
8, Report:
#391358
Posted Date:
Nov 14 2008
86th Street Photo And Video REPORT 86th Photo to FBI. Please report them to put them in jail Brooklyn New York
I just spoken (14 Nov 2008) to FBI Special Agent Balias in the Brooklyn, NY office of the FBI. He said to have anyone who has a problem with 86th St. Photo and Video to file a complaint against 86th St. Photo and Video at 800-251-3221 internet crime center - www.ic3.gov file you ca...
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86th Street Photo And Video
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
9, Report:
#363397
Posted Date:
Aug 15 2008
86 Photo & Video Scam Nationwide
Like other customers, I experienced the same issues. Ordered a GPS at a great price. Email received to confirm my order, and I was asked to call a number. I called and was given someone's voice mail. I responded that my order was fine like it was, and if there were anymore questions...
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86 Photo & Video
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
10, Report:
#361671
Posted Date:
Aug 11 2008
86th St. Photo Classic Bait and Switch New York New York
I read the previous reports and thought I'd try my hand. The prices are so irresistible. The same thing happened as to all the others. I was attempting to buy a Sony camera. They told me I needed to buy the battery separate. When I brought up the fact that the web site said that the...
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86th St. Photo
Categories: Camera Stores
11, Report:
#359120
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2008
86th St Photo And Video BEWARE Internet
I ordered a Garmin Nuvi 880 GPS unit after a google search on the best prices. Of course I fell into the trap when nextag showed me they had the best price for the Unit. I placed an order and received the customary Email that my order is being processed. I guess this email has been ...
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86th St Photo And Video
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
12, Report:
#356141
Posted Date:
Jul 27 2008
86th Street Photo & Video Bait and switch Brooklyn New York
86th St Photo & Video is unethical doing bait and switch selling and having an attitude that they can get away with it! They tried it with me in July 2008.
I ordered a Panasonic DMC-TZ5 camera from 86photovideo, as they were the lowest price advertised online at shopcartusa.
...
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86th Street Photo & Video
Categories: Audio & Electronics Shops
13, Report:
#355081
Posted Date:
Jul 24 2008
86th St. Photo & Video This is a Bait and Switch Company - buyer be ware! Internet
I odered a GPS online based on a cost comparison from one of the many sites that list the best price. 86th street was listed as a certified merchant; however, I had the same experience as the others:
Item was listed as in stock, placed order, got email the next day saying I ne...
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86th St. Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
14, Report:
#344133
Posted Date:
Jun 25 2008
86th St. Photo Video beware stay away Brooklyn New York
keep clear of this company it was a ripoff from the start, placing the order on there wed site i got an order # but no detailed invoice with prices.The next day received an e-mail wanting me to call and confirm some information,want i got was a sales pitch for more equipment for my ...
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86th St. Photo Video
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
15, Report:
#329662
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2008
86th St. Photo & Video Beware The WORST! Internet
If it's to good to be true, then it is! Wise words -- and never wiser than for the scam artists of the millenium, 86th St. Photo & Video. My story is like others: I bought a digital camera online from them because they had a rock bottom price, but I did not succumb to high pressure ...
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86th St. Photo & Video
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
16, Report:
#322940
Posted Date:
Apr 02 2008
86th St Photo & Video Deceptive selling practices, tries to sell overpriced accessories, then claims out of stock New York Internet
Just like others that have experience deceptive selling practices that complaint here. I ordered a Canon Digital camera SD1100IS since they were the lowest price on the internet for $159. Then I get a confirmed email that order was place. Then I get a message that I need to call ...
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86th St Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
17, Report:
#320695
Posted Date:
Mar 24 2008
86th St Photo & Video Sales manipulation bait & switch tactics. Internet
I placed an order on line for a Garmin nuvi 760 GPS. I thought I was getting an outstanding buy they were offering the item for $150.00 less than everyone else online. There was a message on my phone at home to call 86th Street Video & Photo to confirm my order.
So I called and...
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86th St Photo & Video
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
18, Report:
#319338
Posted Date:
Mar 19 2008
86th St Photo And Video Back ordered item since I wouldn't order their overpriced accessories Internet
Just like the others, after I placed an order for a Nuvi 750, I received a phone call to confirm. After I wouldn't purchase their overpriced memory cards, I received an email from them that it was placed on back order. The next day, I had my husband call them since the item was st...
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86th St Photo And Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
19, Report:
#314634
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2008
86th St Photo 86th St Photo & Video Deceptive and Predatory Practices New York Internet
Apparently a loss-leader by camera price, and then make profit on additional over-priced products. Don't buy anything else, never receive your order.
Ordered Panasonic Camera supposed to ship 1-2 days. Week goes by and I notice an email to contact them for verification. Verif...
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86th St Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
20, Report:
#311263
Posted Date:
Feb 23 2008
86th St Photo And Video Bait and Switch Probably New York New York
I ordered my Canon G9 camera from these guys for the low price of 269 bucks. A few minutes later, I get an email stating that I have to call them to clarify the order. When I called, there was nothing to clarify - all they wanted to do was upsell me expensive add-ons that I didn't w...
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86th St Photo And Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
21, Report:
#310461
Posted Date:
Feb 20 2008
86th St Photo & Video Price gouging scam artists New York New York
I ordered a camcorder that was almost $200 below any other price I found. After speaking to 3 people who'd had good experiences with this company, I went ahead with the order. That was Dec 17, 2007. The item started out backordered 3 - 4 weeks (FROM THE DATE OF THE EMAIL) and has si...
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86th St Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
22, Report:
#310059
Posted Date:
Feb 19 2008
86th St Photo & Video SCAM ARTISTS BROOKLYN New York
Same BAD experience as the other reviewers have described! Ordered a Sony DSC-H7 at a great price. Next morning received an email stating In order to further verify your order, we will need to speak with you on the phone. Jason tried to get me to buy additional memory cards and a ba...
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86th St Photo & Video
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
23, Report:
#308236
Posted Date:
Feb 12 2008
86th St. Photo & Video Bait/Switch with groosly overpriced accessories - Won't ship original item as agreed Brooklyn New York
I didn't think it was legal to draw people in to purchase with competitive price, then refuse to ship item after you have executed purchase.
My wife bought sony cyber-shot h9 camera from these bums. They took all of her (our) credit card info and confirmed sale. Next day we re...
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86th St. Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
24, Report:
#303040
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2008
86th St Photo And Video A Pure Scam New York New York
Yep, me too. Why didn't I find this site before I gave these crooks my credit card info? Same story...selected them based on their lowest price without doing my homework. After I got the same emails everyone else describes, called their salesman, declined all his offers at other ...
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86th St Photo And Video
Categories: Cameras & Video
25, Report:
#301653
Posted Date:
Jan 19 2008
86th Street Photo & Video cheapest camera price is a scam New York Internet
86th Street Photo & Video's scam is just as others report. You order the item and give them your credit card number, then you get the following email messages:
Email #1. Thank you for your order from 86th Street Photo & Video - Order # ******. Your order is currently: Processing ...
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86th Street Photo & Video
Categories: Cameras & Video