AccessoryCircut.com Bait and Switch!!!! Questionable business!!!

[ACCESSORYCIRCUT]

Dear xxxstarmaniac ,
We are simply stating the facts .We dont want to get into a he said she said
on this fourm. We will not be posting anymore rebuttals.Any questions or concerns I can be reached at 866-475-9740 ext 304. We have said our peace and are trying to serve our customers who are happy with us.

Thank you
-Dan

[crimsonkimono]

I just wish your company could explain, comment, something about the ISSUE at hand... Bait and Switching... i've seen many of these things happen.. They way you called me is a typical technique used when companies get caught and consumers threaten to bring them to attention of authorities.

i have seen many of these instances happen, i have read a blog recently with my situation so similar to theirs its uncanny, even tho two different companies.

there is just too much evidence to support that your not doing business the way the public expects and in accordance to consumer protection/fraud laws.

You have an opportunity to make a comment about whats going on but i guess you wont do that to help others see in fact if your legit.

[frostbitetwice]

Originally Posted by xxxstarmaniac

AccessoryCircut,

Of course you wish this whole situation never occurred; however, the issue of bait and switch remains in question.

On other sites where people left reviews about your store, the common complaint seems to be bait and switch.

If Crimson's case were truly isolated and not common practice, then why are there other people making comments about this issue?

Furthermore, why don't you add a quote from the maniac, "If there's smoke, there's fire".

XXX, they will never admit to that nor any level of high incompetency.....

I believe, that any high minded consumer, who does their research will find AC unacceptable...

BTW, when companies become defensive and utter legal jargon and threaten members with lawsuits, you know they hold no moral ground...

I am sure that the NY AG office, would be interested in any B&S, since those sales practices are a violation of the law...

[frostbitetwice]

Frankly, the only saving grace for this firm, is a complete NEW OWNERSHIP...

It should also be noted that the FTC takes an interest in such issues..

Bait And Switch: NY Attorney General Fines, Closes Down Infamously Scammy Camera Stores

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False Advertising And Deceptive Trade Practices

Introduction

Both New York and federal law contain a number of provisions designed to protect consumers from deceptive business practices. Click on the link below to find more information about this topic.

* False Advertising
* False Labels
* Business Names
* The Word "Free" in Advertising
* Deceptive Business Practices
* Bait and Switch Advertising

False Advertising

§ N. Y. General Business Law § 350 et seq.

False advertising means advertising or labeling of a good or employment opportunity that is misleading in a material respect. For instance, it is false advertising to display or announce the price of an item, after deduction of a rebate, unless conspicuous notice is given in the advertisement that a mail-in rebate is necessary to obtain the lower price. To determine whether an advertisement is misleading, one must analyze:

1. The representations made by statement, word, design, device, sound, or any combination thereof in the advertisement or label, and,

2. the extent to which the advertisement fails to disclose material facts. For instance, it would be misleading for an advertisement for employment to fail to reveal that a specific salary advertised is only available if the employee receives a specific commission.

Consumers who have alleged that they suffered damages from a business’ use of false advertising are entitled to file a civil suit for recovery. The Attorney General is also empowered to sue for false advertisement on behalf of the State of New York, after first providing notice to the alleged wrongdoer,1 and may recover a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 per violation. New York law provides a defense where the advertisement complies with another New York or a federal law. False advertisement can also be a class A misdemeanor. 2

False Labels

§ N.Y. General Business Law §§ 392-c, 392-d

False labeling, or the selling of items falsely labeled, with the intent to defraud, is a misdemeanor.3 This includes false statements concerning quantity, quality, identity, origin, or manufacture: this covers essentially anything appearing on a label. Concealing or obliterating the label mark of the place where the product originated is also a misdemeanor.

Selling or manufacturing goods bearing a false trademark or false designation of origin is also a misdemeanor.4

Business Names

§ N.Y. General Business Law §§ 131, 133 & 397

It is a misdemeanor for a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation (“business”) selling merchandise to fail to prominently display its legal name either in its front window or the exterior of the building. It is also a misdemeanor for a business to use for any purpose deceptive or misleading business names or addresses. The use of the name of a not-for-profit or charitable organization by a for-profit company without the not-for-profit’s prior written approval is also a misdemeanor under the law.

The Word "Free" in Advertising

§ 16 C.F.R. § 251.1

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided guidance to businesses that use the words “free,” “gift,” or “bonus” in their advertising. If a consumer must buy or do something in order to get a “free” item, the following conditions must be clearly disclosed:

* When making “free” or similar offers, all the terms, conditions and obligations upon which receipt and retention of the “free” item should be set forth clearly and conspicuously at the outset of the offer so as to leave no reasonable probability that the terms of the offer might be misunderstood.
* No “free” offer should be made in connection with introducing a new product or service offered for sale at a specific price, unless the offeror expects to discontinue the offer after a limited time and intends to sell the new product at the same price it was promoted with the “free” offer.
* If a purchase of a regular priced item must be made by the consumer in order to get the “free” item, the price charged must be the same lowest price that is most recently charged for a substantial period of time, i.e., a 30-day period.

Deceptive Business Practices

§ N.Y. General Business Law § 349
§ 15 U.S.C. § 45

Unfair acts and deceptive practices carried out in the course of business or trade are prohibited in New York State. Section 349 of the General Business Law specifically prohibits this activity.

Consumer complaints involving false advertising or deceptive trade practices should be sent to the New York State Attorney General. Consumers may also choose to sue for damages on their own. This option allows consumers to recover their actual damages or the sum of $50.00, whichever is greater.5 Also recoverable are attorney’s fees and treble damages up to $1,000.00 where it is shown that the violation was willful or knowing.

The FTC also has the power to regulate unfair or deceptive acts or practices against most types of businesses affecting commerce. Complaints involving out-of-state transactions should be referred to the FTC. Consumers are not empowered to sue on their own behalf under this statute, but New York courts have traditionally held that any violation of the federal statute can be considered a violation of General Business Law § 346.6

Bait and Switch Advertising

§ N. Y. General Business Law § 396

A store cannot advertise or offer for sale merchandise or services with the purpose of either not selling the good or service at the advertised price, or not selling it at all. Unscrupulous merchants have been prosecuted by the State Attorney General for advertising an item at a sale price without having the item in stock. In this “bait and switch” tactic, merchants will try to convince consumers to buy a more expensive item than the one advertised.
up1 N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 350-a.
up2 N.Y. Penal Law § 190.20.
up3 N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law 392-b.
up4 N.Y. Arts & Cultural Affairs Law § 33.09; Gen. Bus. Law § 392-d.
up5 N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 349(h).
up6 Id.

[MegalosSkylaki]

Unscrupulous merchants have been prosecuted by the State Attorney General for advertising an item at a sale price without having the item in stock.

Gee, whittikers! Where did I se complaints about this before?

[frostbitetwice]

Originally Posted by MegalosSkylaki

Gee, whittikers! Where did I see complaints about this before?

It appear that B&S is codified in law, at least as NY State is concerned...If a NY State address is used to acquire business sales, it was fail under their jurisdiction...

Moreover, I did a very short google search; five pages in depth and this is what I found..

Ruralgeek » Blog Archive » Another Bait and Switch Online Scam

There are plenty of links about AC.com, especially from Pricegrabber.com...

More and more complaints about classic B&S from this company..

And then there is Ms Rebbeca Court - AKA Customer Service Manager, who could not spell correctly and was more than likely AC's threader..

http://www.experts123.com/q/why-are-...-web-site.html

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5D MK II LP E6 Battery Leaking Acid or Overheating ? - Photo.net Canon EOS Forum

5D MK II LP E6 Battery Leaking Acid or Overheating ?

Jerry G [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 12:36 a.m.

I just bought a Canon 5D MK II and wanted to get another battery. I researched the threads on this site and found that there was a major shortage. I also went to the big name online stores and found the same there.
There was a link on Photo.net to this site accessorycircut.com were they show the original Canon LP E6 as "IN STOCK" . I placed an order last Saturday and had a message back to my email saying that my order was "under review ".
On Monday , "Steve" leaves a message to explain the back order. I did not call him back. Monday night I went to their website to still see that the Canon LP E6 was still "IN STOCK" .
I talked to Steve on Tuesday morning and asked him why his website still shows the Canon battery available, and why he is trying to sell me a replacement battery and charger. He dodged the question by telling me that the Canon batteries that were sold separately from the camera have been overheating and leaking acid. Canon has not determined the cause and that there isn't any batteries shipping soon.
At first I canceled my order, but Steve was persistent and all I could think about was having a battery run out while in the field, and that a back up even an off brand would be okay...
I reluctantly ordered the replacement at a higher price and I will have it tomorrow. Steve also told me to charge my Canon battery in the replacment charger to avoid any over heating or acid leaking...
Their website still has the LP E6 as "IN STOCK",
Canon LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-ion 3347B001 Battery Pack for the EOS 5D Mark II at AccessoryCircut.com

Has anyone heard of any problems with the LP E6?
Should Photo.net have an online retailer that claims availability and then reviews your order only to switch it?
Jerry
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Philip To [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 01:27 a.m.

Stay away from that dealer. There are only four reviews at Store Ratings and Reviews by Real People - Trusted Online Shopping. Three of the four reviews have been posted by themselves I think. We can't find the extra batteries simply because demnand is much greater than supply at this point of time. I spoke to the supervisor of Canon technical team today at Canon Factory Service Center in Jamesburg, New Jersey.

Eric Vaughan [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 06:44 a.m.

You got taken by these guys with the bait and switch tactics. Want to sell you a higher price "no name" replacement that isn't probably worth it. It is probably to late now , since you already ordered it. I had friend get taken like that on Nikon body he bought over year ago.

Elliot Bernstein [Subscriber] [Frequent poster] , Mar 20, 2009; 07:59 a.m.

"...Canon batteries that were sold separately from the camera have been overheating and leaking acid" I will let you know if mine ever overheats and leaks but you may have to wait a long, long, long, long while.

Early 'generic' batteries are possibly not fully compatible with the Mark II and are generally not chargeable with the Mark II battery charger. Perhaps newer ones are or will be. I would not risk using one is a $3000 camera.

Genuine Canon batteries are readily available if you know where to look (ebay has lots of them).

Juergen Sattleru [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 08:39 a.m.

You better check if these guys charged your credit card already - and if they did, call your crdit card company and cancel the transaction. You will most likely NEVER see that battery. What a stupid and ridiculous statement from this outfit!

Thomas Chung , Mar 20, 2009; 12:23 p.m.

Get the Battery Grip BG-E6. Besides the capability of holding 2 LP-E6's at the same time, it comes with a magazine that can hold 6 AA size battery.

I use BG-E6 plus Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries now while waiting for my back ordered LP-E6's that were ordered 2 months ago!

Thomas Chung , Mar 20, 2009; 12:39 p.m.

BTW, cusious to see if anyone ordered the LP-E6 at Adorama at the price of $99.95 and received the battery?

One day, I saw their Website mentioning that the batteries were shipping from the warehouse to them in the "stock notes" and this note just lasted for 1 to 2 days and then back to back order status. That note was posted after they have increased their price to $99.95.

We people ordered the batteries at $79.95 more than 2 months ago and are still in back order!

Ross Murphy [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 01:04 p.m.

Funny I keep hearing about these battery shortages when i walked in to my local store and got one off the shelf for 79.99 here in Seattle.

Thomas Chung , Mar 20, 2009; 02:31 p.m.

Lucky you, may be you can buy more and sell them $89.99 on-line

Ross Murphy [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 03:02 p.m.

Thats pretty helpfull Thomas

Michael Polfer [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 07:18 p.m.

Colonial Hobbies in Orlando has them also. I recently traveled and forgot my charger with my extra battery. You think that finding a battery is hard to do, try finding an OEM charger....... not happening. Luckily the Mark II lasts forever on a fully charged battery. My wife eventually overnight shipped the charger to me but I got a brief taste of the scarcity that surrounds this camera and it's accessories. In California the Best Buy store in Hollywood was the only store that stocked the camera.

Mark Nagel [Subscriber] , Mar 22, 2009; 03:54 p.m.

Thomas,
"BTW, cusious to see if anyone ordered the LP-E6 at Adorama at the price of $99.95 and received the battery?"

I ordered mine from Adorama, it was $79 and I received it in December (ordered it November). I think the demand is just very high. Can't fault the store for the manufactures shortage.

m

mike wallce , Mar 23, 2009; 09:08 p.m.

i would say stop panicking see if you get the battery and tell everyone how it works i need one badly and if canon cant produce it im gonna do what you did and buy one from accessorycircut.com as well

Jerry G [Subscriber] , Mar 25, 2009; 01:01 a.m.

Mike,
I received the battery but I'm apprehensive to put it into my camera...The Canon Battery is DC 7.2v at 1800mAh
The replacement battery is a Premium Tech that is DC 7.4v at 2000mAh.
The slight difference in voltage is enough to keep me from trying it.
Hmmm, nobody really commented about the batteries being faulty by leaking acid or over heating...

Mark T , Mar 26, 2009; 03:55 p.m.

ditto.that difference in voltage is what scares me. when i got my generic ones i made sure that the ones i got at least had the same voltage output.

Larry Clement [Subscriber] , Apr 03, 2009; 02:48 p.m.

I just today ordered a Canon 5d with battery grip from B&H Photo. They did not have stock on the LP E6.
I did a google search and found the battery listed at Amazon.com and a link there to a vendor AccessoryCircuit.com. I placed an order for 2 batteries, listed in stock on their website. I received the email confirmation, then the phone call with the "leaking battery" story as reported by Jerry G and the same offer to buy" their " battery kit. I declined, cancelled my order and received a confirmation email of the cancellation.
MPolfer mentioned Colonial Hobbies in Orlando in his post. I live in Tampa area so I called Colonial. They had six batteries remaining of a stock of 50 recently received from Canon. I ordered two and they will ship to my house in Dunedin. $89.95 each plus shipping.
I spoke to Frank at Colonial. He acknowledged the supply shortage, NOT the leaking problem. So much for the veracity of Amazon.com and their vendors. And forget dealing with AccessoryCircuit.com. Bait and Switch. I've read a lot about that lately while researching my equipment purchase.
Stick with reputable vendors like B&H, and OEM parts. Why risk saving a few bucks when you've invested large dollars in photography equipment. B&H is reputable, and the prices are good, the service is excellent. They may not be the cheapest, but the cheapest vendor is another AccessoryCircuit.com
Larry Clement - Dunedin, FL

John Hayman , Apr 05, 2009; 11:48 p.m.

accessorycircut.com is a bait and switch, probably just another new name for one of the Brooklyn scheisters that you should never order from.

I placed an order for a canon battery friday and get the call on Sunday and the offer of the non canon with charger. I told them I don't want to change the order many times and finaly he said they would cancel the order.

John

Douglas Salteri [Subscriber] , May 04, 2009; 06:36 a.m.

Canon will not even admit there is a problem with supply, they tell you to try various dealers knowing there are no batteries out there. I'm disgusted by the Canon lack of care for their customers.

Dougie Salteri
Scotland

Ren Ket , May 08, 2009; 08:54 p.m.

I've neen using the Premium Tech charger and it works just fine!
The only inconsistency is that upon inserting it, the camera menu reads "unrecognized battery" message and I am not able to view the amount of battery life left.

Besides that I've used it for several months. I've left it in my cam for extended time and have not seen any problems.

Hope this helps.

Ren Ket , Oct 01, 2009; 12:40 a.m.

I take it back.
Premium tech did something creepy in my camera and made it turn off after I used a strobe.
Camera works fine, but there is no way I'm putting that thing back in!

[frostbitetwice]

Originally Posted by MegalosSkylaki

Gee, whittikers! Where did I see complaints about this before?

It appear that B&S is codified in law, at least as NY State is concerned...If a NY State address is used to acquire business sales, it would fall under their jurisdiction...

Moreover, I did a very short google search; five pages in depth and this is what I found..

Ruralgeek » Blog Archive » Another Bait and Switch Online Scam

There are plenty of links about AC.com, especially from Pricegrabber.com...

More and more complaints about classic B&S from this company..

And then there is Ms Rebbeca Court - AKA Customer Service Manager, who could not spell correctly and was more than likely AC's threader..

http://www.experts123.com/q/why-are-...-web-site.html

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5D MK II LP E6 Battery Leaking Acid or Overheating ? - Photo.net Canon EOS Forum

5D MK II LP E6 Battery Leaking Acid or Overheating ?

Jerry G [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 12:36 a.m.

I just bought a Canon 5D MK II and wanted to get another battery. I researched the threads on this site and found that there was a major shortage. I also went to the big name online stores and found the same there.
There was a link on Photo.net to this site accessorycircut.com were they show the original Canon LP E6 as "IN STOCK" . I placed an order last Saturday and had a message back to my email saying that my order was "under review ".
On Monday , "Steve" leaves a message to explain the back order. I did not call him back. Monday night I went to their website to still see that the Canon LP E6 was still "IN STOCK" .
I talked to Steve on Tuesday morning and asked him why his website still shows the Canon battery available, and why he is trying to sell me a replacement battery and charger. He dodged the question by telling me that the Canon batteries that were sold separately from the camera have been overheating and leaking acid. Canon has not determined the cause and that there isn't any batteries shipping soon.
At first I canceled my order, but Steve was persistent and all I could think about was having a battery run out while in the field, and that a back up even an off brand would be okay...
I reluctantly ordered the replacement at a higher price and I will have it tomorrow. Steve also told me to charge my Canon battery in the replacment charger to avoid any over heating or acid leaking...
Their website still has the LP E6 as "IN STOCK",
Canon LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-ion 3347B001 Battery Pack for the EOS 5D Mark II at AccessoryCircut.com

Has anyone heard of any problems with the LP E6?
Should Photo.net have an online retailer that claims availability and then reviews your order only to switch it?
Jerry
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Philip To [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 01:27 a.m.

Stay away from that dealer. There are only four reviews at Store Ratings and Reviews by Real People - Trusted Online Shopping. Three of the four reviews have been posted by themselves I think. We can't find the extra batteries simply because demnand is much greater than supply at this point of time. I spoke to the supervisor of Canon technical team today at Canon Factory Service Center in Jamesburg, New Jersey.

Eric Vaughan [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 06:44 a.m.

You got taken by these guys with the bait and switch tactics. Want to sell you a higher price "no name" replacement that isn't probably worth it. It is probably to late now , since you already ordered it. I had friend get taken like that on Nikon body he bought over year ago.

Elliot Bernstein [Subscriber] [Frequent poster] , Mar 20, 2009; 07:59 a.m.

"...Canon batteries that were sold separately from the camera have been overheating and leaking acid" I will let you know if mine ever overheats and leaks but you may have to wait a long, long, long, long while.

Early 'generic' batteries are possibly not fully compatible with the Mark II and are generally not chargeable with the Mark II battery charger. Perhaps newer ones are or will be. I would not risk using one is a $3000 camera.

Genuine Canon batteries are readily available if you know where to look (ebay has lots of them).

Juergen Sattleru [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 08:39 a.m.

You better check if these guys charged your credit card already - and if they did, call your crdit card company and cancel the transaction. You will most likely NEVER see that battery. What a stupid and ridiculous statement from this outfit!

Thomas Chung , Mar 20, 2009; 12:23 p.m.

Get the Battery Grip BG-E6. Besides the capability of holding 2 LP-E6's at the same time, it comes with a magazine that can hold 6 AA size battery.

I use BG-E6 plus Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries now while waiting for my back ordered LP-E6's that were ordered 2 months ago!

Thomas Chung , Mar 20, 2009; 12:39 p.m.

BTW, cusious to see if anyone ordered the LP-E6 at Adorama at the price of $99.95 and received the battery?

One day, I saw their Website mentioning that the batteries were shipping from the warehouse to them in the "stock notes" and this note just lasted for 1 to 2 days and then back to back order status. That note was posted after they have increased their price to $99.95.

We people ordered the batteries at $79.95 more than 2 months ago and are still in back order!

Ross Murphy [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 01:04 p.m.

Funny I keep hearing about these battery shortages when i walked in to my local store and got one off the shelf for 79.99 here in Seattle.

Thomas Chung , Mar 20, 2009; 02:31 p.m.

Lucky you, may be you can buy more and sell them $89.99 on-line

Ross Murphy [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 03:02 p.m.

Thats pretty helpfull Thomas

Michael Polfer [Subscriber] , Mar 20, 2009; 07:18 p.m.

Colonial Hobbies in Orlando has them also. I recently traveled and forgot my charger with my extra battery. You think that finding a battery is hard to do, try finding an OEM charger....... not happening. Luckily the Mark II lasts forever on a fully charged battery. My wife eventually overnight shipped the charger to me but I got a brief taste of the scarcity that surrounds this camera and it's accessories. In California the Best Buy store in Hollywood was the only store that stocked the camera.

Mark Nagel [Subscriber] , Mar 22, 2009; 03:54 p.m.

Thomas,
"BTW, cusious to see if anyone ordered the LP-E6 at Adorama at the price of $99.95 and received the battery?"

I ordered mine from Adorama, it was $79 and I received it in December (ordered it November). I think the demand is just very high. Can't fault the store for the manufactures shortage.

m

mike wallce , Mar 23, 2009; 09:08 p.m.

i would say stop panicking see if you get the battery and tell everyone how it works i need one badly and if canon cant produce it im gonna do what you did and buy one from accessorycircut.com as well

Jerry G [Subscriber] , Mar 25, 2009; 01:01 a.m.

Mike,
I received the battery but I'm apprehensive to put it into my camera...The Canon Battery is DC 7.2v at 1800mAh
The replacement battery is a Premium Tech that is DC 7.4v at 2000mAh.
The slight difference in voltage is enough to keep me from trying it.
Hmmm, nobody really commented about the batteries being faulty by leaking acid or over heating...

Mark T , Mar 26, 2009; 03:55 p.m.

ditto.that difference in voltage is what scares me. when i got my generic ones i made sure that the ones i got at least had the same voltage output.

Larry Clement [Subscriber] , Apr 03, 2009; 02:48 p.m.

I just today ordered a Canon 5d with battery grip from B&H Photo. They did not have stock on the LP E6.
I did a google search and found the battery listed at Amazon.com and a link there to a vendor AccessoryCircuit.com. I placed an order for 2 batteries, listed in stock on their website. I received the email confirmation, then the phone call with the "leaking battery" story as reported by Jerry G and the same offer to buy" their " battery kit. I declined, cancelled my order and received a confirmation email of the cancellation.
MPolfer mentioned Colonial Hobbies in Orlando in his post. I live in Tampa area so I called Colonial. They had six batteries remaining of a stock of 50 recently received from Canon. I ordered two and they will ship to my house in Dunedin. $89.95 each plus shipping.
I spoke to Frank at Colonial. He acknowledged the supply shortage, NOT the leaking problem. So much for the veracity of Amazon.com and their vendors. And forget dealing with AccessoryCircuit.com. Bait and Switch. I've read a lot about that lately while researching my equipment purchase.
Stick with reputable vendors like B&H, and OEM parts. Why risk saving a few bucks when you've invested large dollars in photography equipment. B&H is reputable, and the prices are good, the service is excellent. They may not be the cheapest, but the cheapest vendor is another AccessoryCircuit.com
Larry Clement - Dunedin, FL

John Hayman , Apr 05, 2009; 11:48 p.m.

accessorycircut.com is a bait and switch, probably just another new name for one of the Brooklyn scheisters that you should never order from.

I placed an order for a canon battery friday and get the call on Sunday and the offer of the non canon with charger. I told them I don't want to change the order many times and finaly he said they would cancel the order.

John

Douglas Salteri [Subscriber] , May 04, 2009; 06:36 a.m.

Canon will not even admit there is a problem with supply, they tell you to try various dealers knowing there are no batteries out there. I'm disgusted by the Canon lack of care for their customers.

Dougie Salteri
Scotland

Ren Ket , May 08, 2009; 08:54 p.m.

I've neen using the Premium Tech charger and it works just fine!
The only inconsistency is that upon inserting it, the camera menu reads "unrecognized battery" message and I am not able to view the amount of battery life left.

Besides that I've used it for several months. I've left it in my cam for extended time and have not seen any problems.

Hope this helps.

Ren Ket , Oct 01, 2009; 12:40 a.m.

I take it back.
Premium tech did something creepy in my camera and made it turn off after I used a strobe.
Camera works fine, but there is no way I'm putting that thing back in!

I need to know if i got taken (Accessorycircuit.com) - Canon HV20, HV30 & HV40 User Forum

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And the beat goes on and on and on......

Too many complaints, from to many quarters, for my liking...

When dealing with any unknown merchant, whether local or not, it is absolutely incumbent upon the buyer to perform due diligence..

[MegalosSkylaki]

I talked to Steve on Tuesday morning and asked him why his website still shows the Canon battery available, and why he is trying to sell me a replacement battery and charger. He dodged the question by telling me that the Canon batteries that were sold separately from the camera have been overheating and leaking acid. Canon has not determined the cause and that there isn't any batteries shipping soon.
At first I canceled my order, but Steve was persistent and all I could think about was having a battery run out while in the field, and that a back up even an off brand would be okay...

Perhaps CANON would like to know that it's lithium camara batteries can't be sold because they "leak acid" !

MegalosSkylaki

[frostbitetwice]

Originally Posted by MegalosSkylaki

Perhaps CANON would like to know that it's lithium camara batteries can't be sold because they "leak acid" !

MegalosSkylaki

They have just stationed several canons outside their front door...

[MegalosSkylaki]

The "In Stock" designation-- for items that are NOT -- has become a major seguey into a host of unsavory business practices.

The consumer does have some resort in the matter when a company tries to offer an "even better" item: Just say no.

The major harm is often done to other Venders --who lose business to these kind of stores.

This also puts them under an economic pressure to emulate this practice.

But I wouldn't put it entirely on NYC.
Guess where the venerable [don't] Buy.com is located?

MegalosSkylaki
The 298 lb. Purple DooG living in NYC.