I ordered a Sigma 70-200 Len from TriState Camera after extensive research on the web about the product. Everything went as smooth as web order can be and I got the len four days later. I got the lowest price I could found plus free shipping. What eles can you expect?
The number one concern for me to place order online is the lack of trust of some of the online stores. As many have experienced, I placed an order of a Canon 70-200 2.8L on an other web store with advertised price about $200 higher than Sigma, a good deal by number. As anticipated, a phone call came five minutes later and I was pushed to buy Sigma with the same price, which means $200 more. I refused and the next thing is a 'back order' email. I went to check the order status on the web site, it said 'Canceled'. I wonder if those guys ever do research on the Internet to see how others are doing and concern about how long they survive.
Anyway, my purpose is not to show the bad guys out there, but to let viewers know that there are good sites. We just need to share our experiences and publicize both good and bad. By the way, I just found TriState Camera has the best deal of Sigma 10-20 len I am looking for. I definitely will revisit when I saved enough.
Thanks and keep up the good wook!
-Ted