Camera Addict

I "purchased" a 73" Mitsubisi DLP HDTV. The price was great. Nearly $100 cheaper than I could find it anywhere else and $650 less than retail. However, 2 days after I made the purchase, I received an email that required that I call them and "confirm" ...

i ordered the canon rebel xti well in advance for my mothers birthday. i called in and confirmed the order per request and left a message. a week later i called and was told that my camera would be sent "as soon as possible". i received an email that ...

I to almost was taken by this company. I placed an order for a Samsung 46" TV. Received a email to call them to proceed with my order. Once I called the person on the other end told me that it does not come with a stand and for just 199.00 bucks I could ...

I wanted to buy a sony cyber-shot T200 and had found it at Camera Addict for over $100 cheaper than anywhere else. I read reviews on their site and thought they were real reviews, not knowing at the time they were all written by employees. After I placed ...

Unfortunately I did not find this site until after I too was scammed by Camera Addict. After ordering our camera I was sent an email to call their 800 number to confirm our order. I was then told that the price for the camera did not include a battery or ...

I ordered two GPS units from Camera Addict. I was hesitant to order due to other reviews saying they call you to try and get you to buy accessories. I did get that phone call. When I didn't want them, the rep got irritated. He then asked me which language I wanted the GPS in, English or Japanese. I stated English and he said that would be an additional charge. The web site did not state anything about the language or cost. I immediately told him to cancel my order and that I wasn't playing their company games. He wouldn't give me his name, was rude, and hung up on me. I wasn't sure if my order would be cancelled, so I had to cancel my credit card right away in case they tried to charge me. I did get an e-mail that my order was cancelled. Believe me, for the few bucks you save, it isn't worth the hassle dealing with them.

On 4/5/08, I attempted to order a Canon camera 850IS which is currently being advertised on their website for 174.00. The next day, I received a phone call from CameraAddict verifying my order. They tried to sell me extra batteries, charger and warranty, which I declined. The employee then told me, the camera I was purchasing was European and not American. Therefore, I will not be receiving the proper accessories that comes with it. Also, the language settings for the camera would not be an English. He told me if I wanted to purchase the English model, I would have to pay $229.00. Needless to say, I lost my cool and went off. They are intentionally deceiving customers and committing fraud!!!!!!!!! I wrote to my home state Attorney Generals Office and filed a complaint. Customers need to file complaints to shut down this business.

Same terrible experience as every one else.
Seemingly good price, but had to call to "verify". Tried to sell me some overpriced battery... Said no, just send me the damn camera... Next day got email saying out of stock....What a pathetic bunch of losers!!! Canceled my order right away.

I HOPE THIS WEBSITE GOES OUT OF BUSINESS!!!!

I had a very good experience ordering from Camera Addict. They offered the best price by far for the Canon I purchased at the time. Ordered the camera and a wide angle attachment lens on Sunday night. I did not realize at the time that an adaptor tube was required for the attachment lens. I received the e-mail confirmation that said to call to confirm the order. I have no problem with this as it assures the order is correct. I asked the sales person about the wide angle lens and he said that the adaptor was required. I had him add it to the order with the intent to be charged. I received the camera and the attachment lens on Wednesday. The adaptor was on the order but was not shipped. I called customer service to check on the adaptor. They said it was back ordered and would be shipped in a few days. I received it within a week as stated AT NO CHARGE! Thank you Camera Addict! The purchase exceeded my expectations.

Searching their site and ordering was simple enough. Good graphics and choices. But we received a call the next morning stating that the camera we ordered needed a high energy battery, that the battery included would take only 2 pictures before needing a recharge. When I responded by telling him to cancel the order, he began badgering me, questioning why I was being so nasty when he was only trying to help me. He wouldn't even let me answer why I would cancel the order.

I was subject to the usual "bait and switch" as is quite common with these "Brooklyn Bandits". I did purchase a Nikon D40 however when I received it I found that the start-up scenario when first using the camera appeared to have already been done, indicating to me that something was "fishy" about the camera. I attempted to register it on the Nikon website and the serial number showed up as a "grey market" product. Obviously these guys are walking that tightrope between legal and illegal...STAY AWAY!!!

Absolute crooks. Check the Better Business Bureau and you will NEVER buy from them. Nearly 400 claims in 1 year, WOW!!!!! Don't make the same mistake that I did. Low prices, but sold me a "special" SD card different from the one advertised on their website. CROOKS!!!!!! Please check the BBB first.

Annoying bait-and-switch company. They have low prices, but when you order they require that you call them to confirm the order. When you do so, they try to get you to add on accessories that are overpriced, thus making up the price difference on the original item. Should you refuse the accessories, they tell you the item is 'out-of-stock.' I waited three weeks before cancelling (they were prompt on THAT, at least!), and reordered from TigerDirect, which shipped immediately. The hassle you get from ordering from this company isn't worth the small savings. Go elsewhere!

Very unsatisfied with their customer service. I tried for six straight days to confirm a digital camera order without any response (many calls resulted in only long holds, disconnects and frustration). Also did not receive a satisfactory reply by e-mail. Finally got a human response after threatening to cancel.

Also I was charged 6% for insurance which was not shown on the on-line order. Even though the price was low I ended up paying as much as the listed price from other suppliers.

They advertised Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 with two lenses for $669, which is a terrific price. But I call to order, and (A) get the "battery only lasts 30 minutes" line, which is bull; and then (B) learn that this version is all in Japanese! $130 more to get it in English! I say "I decline," and he hangs up on me.

Baaaad experience, unlikely to return.