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USA Photo Nation Online Service

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Bait and Switch Fraud Scam - Beware

by fdvick, Sep 17 '07
Wow... I should have read up on this company before walking down this road blindly! I have to agree with every one else that my experience with USA Photo Nation was time consuming, non-productive, and a terrible online shopping exprience. Oh, wait a ...
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Complete jerks and idiots...shipped fast though.

by skipcurt, May 04 '07
I wished I would have read all these bad reviews first. I placed my order by telephone and was given a few upgrade options(battery, flash card, lenses etc.) I agreed to the battery. My first indication something was wrong was that I didn't receive an ...
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BEWARE! Stay away from these crooks!

by angelgirliey, Mar 14 '07
I wish I would have checked epinions.com before ordering from this fraudulent company. I placed an order for a Canon SD800 because I thought I was getting a deal. The listed price was well below any other online site. I should have known it was too ...
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bait and switch company with false adds

by jm18, Jan 30 '07
I found the site through www.ShopCartUSA.com which appeared as a "Sponsored Links" in a Google search of the camera I am looking to buy. USA Photo Nation was rated "excellent" by ShopCartUSA. The USA Photo Nation declares the following pasted from their ...
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Save Yourself - Don't Order From These Crooks

by serr, Nov 26 '06
I never had a need for a camcorder until my wife and I started expecting our first child. Not wanting to miss out on capturing those first moments in our child's life, I started researching the different camcorders on the market today. I quickly became ...
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DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THESE THIEVES

by eavigad, Sep 17 '06
I was searching for the Canon PowerShot S3 IS on a price comparison website and came across this product at USA Photo Nation at a very good price - $269 plus shipping. So I went to the USA Photo Nation website and I put the item in my shopping cart. I ...
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Bait-and-switch, misrepresenting, unethical fees

by timiti, Jul 09 '06
BUYER BEWARE. My experience of USAPhotoNation is that they are a slimy bait-and-switch racket. I did a lot of comparison shopping of prices for my new digital camera. USAPhotoNation had one of the lowest prices, with lots of good stars in ePinions, so I ...
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Worlds biggest PUTZ here!!! Do not buy from them!!!

by cameraman01, Jun 06 '06
I have to be a Putz!! I tried one company that was a scam and turned right around and did it to myself again. This is a wholesale company; or that's what Larry's replacement told me. Larry's replacement never gave me his name. The camera that I ...
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Do Not Waste Your Time With These Scumbags

by cjwardlaw, Jun 04 '06
Thursday morning, June 1 -- USA Photo Nation has the best price on a Sony DSC T30 digital camera at $359. I bite. With 3-day shipping the order is $402. Thursday afternoon, June 1 -- USA Photo Nation representative "Kenny" calls me to confirm order. ...
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Don't hold your "Baited" breath!

by envision_frodo, May 12 '06
I recently endeavored to purchase a Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 from this company. The advertised camera price was $459.00. Upon ordering this camera from their website I received an email requesting me to call. Over the phone I was told that the Camera I ...
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Any Ideas on the Demise of USAPhotoNation.com ...Hmmmmmm?

by biketcher, Feb 11 '06
I was ready to hop in my car and find the SOB who called me after I placed my online order and told me that the JVC Everio that I had just ordered was a replacement only and came with no "accessories" such as cables, battery, manuals, disc, etc. and that ...
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They make buying online a VERY questionable practice!!

by jonimcp, Dec 31 '05
After seeing they had the lowest prices around on the camera I wanted, I called to verify that everything needed was included. Customer Service said that it was, so I placed my order. The next morning, I received a call that I needed to call "Kenny" at ...
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DO NOT order from here before you check them out on the BBB online!

by llcalvin, Dec 15 '05
I placed my order online after comparing prices with many other sites. This was the lowest by far but WATCH OUT!!! The next day I checked my order online and there was a notation that said, Order on hold, Contact Ben. I tried to call but the customer ...
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"CROOKS R US!"

by jazzfusionguy, Dec 14 '05
I found dealing with USAPhotoNation.com a sad experience. I am sold a camera advertised online and assured 3-5 day shipping by salesman. A week later: It takes me 20 minutes of calling and being hung up on to finally gain the truth on 12-07 that the ...
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This company is shady, mis-representative and fraudulent. Steer clear. Highly unethical business practices.

by hljeffries, Nov 20 '05
If I were to rate my internet use and ability to spot a fraudulent site on a scale of 1-10, with some humility, I'd give myself a "9." My husband and I own an online business so I am at times perhaps too critical when it comes to the customer service ...
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I took the bait but not the switch. This is a fraudulent company.

by PattyTherre PattyTherre is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Online Stores & Services, Nov 09 '05
Normally, I go through the whole website I am reviewing and explain how it all works before I get into my personal experience. However, since this experience turned out a little differently than most of the website experiences I have written about to ...
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Bait and switch scam.
by bearlady110,Jan 13 '08
I ordered the Canon XTI overseas 400D version along with the 17-85mm lens. I received an email telling me to call regarding my order. I was told that the XTI that I ordered would not have an English LCD on it and the lens would be plastic. I don't
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Bait and switch.
by skdoss,Dec 04 '07
Buyer Beware! This unscrupulous merchant will never allow you to complete your intended purchase on line. You will always have to call and confirm your order, and that’s when the hard sell begins. Despite claims that an item is ‘in stock’ and
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I would love to torture these morons!
by martyjflash,Oct 25 '07
The typical bait & switch BS. They have a number of additional internet storefronts with various names (check "whois" and BBB records.) There is some schmuck named "Jack Silver" who's name keeps popping up. Could he be SATAN? Anyway, false and
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If you enjoy scams, you will love USA.
by zdw326,Aug 22 '07
Ye olde bait & switch. Reasonably priced Canon S5 IS listed. But 2 days after placing the order, I received a communication from USA advising me the item I purchased was a grey market Chinese-made knock-off. I was told I could upgrade to one of their
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Using the Internet to lie to and cheat a wider audience
by malcolmmedia,Aug 17 '07
I never would have tried them if I'd just checked here first. Now I know to always check out Epinions. 33 nearly identical reviews--and each one describes my (thankfully brief) experience, was able to cancel this with my credit card company. Sounds like
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DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH
by wolfen162,Jun 07 '07
I called and inquired from what state they are doing business? I was told Long Island, Ny. I stated that I had not had good Experiences with any company out of New York. Then I was told that they are in New Jersey and then they hung up. I have filed
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WORST INTERNET EXPERIENCE EVER!!!
by robert1965a,May 17 '07
WARNING!!!!Do not make any transactions with this company. I got baited and switched. I was sent one camera and the camera serial numbers did not match. I was accused that I switched the cameras. The individual on the phone made accusations against me
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These people are disreputable
by cbarnett999,May 10 '07
This is definitely NOT a reputable company. I ordered a camera from them last night hoping to get it in time for a party over the weekend. I get a message the next day saying to call "Ben" about the order so I called him. First, he asks for a
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Horrendous
by cleon21,May 10 '07
Placed order yesterday for a Canon S3is at a price of $249.00. I was asked to call them to confirm the order and was advised that the camera was made in China and had NO Canon warranty. I would have to purchase their warranty and the camera would cost
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Complete shysters! Run away!!!
by kginsf,Mar 13 '07
Completely unethical and untrustworthy! These folks advertised a way-too-low price on the Canon Rebel XTi, which they eventually explained was a stripped down version without battery, charger or memory card (I think it must be grey market and probably
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Fraudulent site - do not bother
by nobogies,Mar 12 '07
Don't bother...just read the other reports. They publish a low price to get you hooked, then a hi-pressure upsell attempt. Then, when you decline the upsell, you will get a notice that your order is cancelled because product is out of
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WORST EVER SHOPPING ONLINE
by bharat617,Mar 06 '07
My worst yet. Got the email to call them and when I did they were trying to sell the charger pack or something to me and when i said no, he went on saying i could never get this camera for that price anywhere else (ofcourse I can and i did too). The guy
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Overall Rating:Store Rating: 2.0
 
Extremely Distasteful!
by kahnlyn,Feb 13 '07
Well I hate to say it but I was another sucker! Bait and switch! Fortunately for me the order hasn't even been processed by my credit card company. They said they can't block it but will help me dispute the charge. My story is just like everyone else's.
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Definition of "Bad Decision"
by jmguy,Dec 12 '06
DO NOT PURCHASE FROM USA Photo Nation. This is not a reputable company. After you place an order from their site, you will be told that you really ordered a replacement camera. They will give you a different URL to access the real product which is
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EXTREMELY POOR! Very Unhappy.
by chavasdream,Dec 09 '06
I am extremely unhappy with these people. The price advertised on-line was only bait! After the order was placed I got a phone call saying that this was the European version and if I wanted the camera in English it would cost me more. They used
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Classic BAIT AND SWITCH Company. Beware.
by stanbob,Dec 03 '06
I ordered a Canon A630. They sent an e-mail telling me to call them, that there was a problem with the order. When I called, the agent for the company told me that I had ordered a stripped down version of the camera and that they would gladly ship out
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Overall Rating:Store Rating: 2.0
 
Good prices, shysters - say no to everything not on your original order!
by sandmana,Nov 27 '06
Ordered a Canon Powershot A710 at a very good price from this merchant. Received an email indicating they needed me to call to confirm my Internet order. I did not realize that every contact is for them an opportunity to convince/coerce me to order
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Bait and switch.
by fischswims,Nov 26 '06
I ordered a camcorder and received a phone call saying there was a problem with the order. During the phone call, I was badgered into ordering the, "package," for the camera at an additional $400. I called customer service to check the order status; I
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nogood
by thbronze,Sep 08 '06
after placing order,next day got e-mail asking to call them,typed in address,90% of links all saying what a scam,rip-off,etc.Canceled my debit card just to not go thru what many of you have.They hadn't charged yet-I must've needed more equipment for
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Horrible...
by trasd,Apr 24 '06
CAUTION: They will use the ‘bait and switch” on you. The Canon 20D (body) advertised for $699 is a cheap plastic knock-off. Their WEB site say’s you get a “refined magnesium alloy body:” they say it is a misprint, and it does not come with anything
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Fraud, Fraud, Fraud!!!!
by vbyrnes,Mar 16 '06
I placed an order for a camera on Feb. 8, 2006 with Kenny, the "manager", so he said. Kenny guaranteed a 3-5 business day delivery. The order arrived on Feb. 20th, too late for the event in which the camera was ordered. After sending the camera back,
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Buyer Beware ,,,,,,,
by rottenjeff,Dec 23 '05
I am another victim of the attempted bait and switch ploy of this company. After finding them to have the best price on the Canon Digital Rebel, I ordered and waiting. Then came the email, asking me to contact them about the order. Then came the fact
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My worst nightmare
by littledog400,Dec 14 '05
Ordered the DSC-N1 on 12/9/05. As of 12/14/05 photo nation has not processed the order! According to my receipt the order is processed within 48 to 72 hours...I guess they lied. Calling the 800 number has been a waste of time...no one answers!
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Rude, arrogant, patronizing people. Do not give them your business.
by rayray8822,Dec 02 '05
Rude, arrogant, patronizing people. Do not give them your business. They tried to sell me a camera that had no battery, and even claimed that it was my fault (that I ordered a "replacement model" camera, when that's not what it says on the website).
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Do not buy from them. Bait and switch operation. Read there terms and conditions carefully!
by gebelja,Nov 30 '05
Had the best price on a Sony DCSW7 ($249). But after 5 days had not shipped so I called them and they tried to sell me additional accessories at outrageous prices. I declined them all and the sales man said the camera would be shipped. The next day I
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worse than terrible
by dskesse,Nov 29 '05
I tried to buy a Canon SD500 from www.usaphotonation.com and they did the bait and switch thing described by others here. They told me that the battery that came with the SD500 was only good for 8 shots and tried to sell me an expensive battey. When I
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The rudest customer service I ever seen.
by miketuzm,Nov 22 '05
I called their CS for a TV quote and politely asked if there was any further discount. The following was the original words the guy said: "How much discount do you want? This TV is almost for free. Thank you." and he hung up. I was confused why a
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