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Fotoconnection.com seems to offer good deals on cameras but it is total scam. I bought Fuji Finepix F31 USA Model for $225 + shipping. They were also giving free starter kit (which anyway is no big deal, so don't fall for it).

Their sales guy Eddie calls me and tries to up-sell me long lasting battery and fast charger (which is total scam), memory cards, etc. I continued to decline but the guy kept harassing me. I was at work and was really getting annoyed. I just wanted to cancel the entire order. However, I needed the camera for already planned vacation.

When I said I dont have any more money, he said he only has USA model which he can send to me for $290 (which anyway I was supposed to get for $225 as displayed on their website). I had to say yes finally as I was waiting for the camera to arrive before I go on vacation.

The camera package arrived. It turned out to be a Chinese model, with regular battery and charger (as I said the long lasting battery and high speed charge is total baloney). A/V cable and camera strap were missing. I called customer service to at least get the A/V cable and strap. The girl was rude, but said she will send it. 2 weeks have passed, no word.

Stay away from fotoconnection.com. Always check reviews online before you buy from a new website/reseller. Help each other fight these f*&$ing a*@h*le scam artists.