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"I just called this alleged company a few minutes ago.... Got the run around trying to get info on the Canon 20D. When I was finally connected to someone who handled this camera, he immediately asked which lens I'd like to go with it. I stated that I only wanted the body... He then said that the body was not available. I asked if they would be getting more in and when. His response was NO. No more 20d bodies coming in. I was left with the impression that if I wanted to buy 5 lenses at inflated prices, then the 20d body would magically appear. Beware this seemingly fraudulent store.... Sounds like the bait and switch is alive and well...."
"Another store with the low-price-fake deal tactic. They only sell the camera, nothing else, then when you call them to confirm your order (didn't even get an confirmation email), they connect you with a salesman who will try and sell you a charger and a battery for $199!!! And if you ask for the camera alone the answer is they dont have it in stock, but they do have the whole package for $199 more! Stay away from this store!"
"Worst online shoping experience ever! Maybe I have been lucky in the past, but with this last attempted purchase, my luck ran out! I had ordered the nikkon coolpix 8700, they had a great price, but had none in stock. I had to find this out on my own. After ten days I had not received any form of order confirmation. I called their 800 number, and was given the run around four different times. I was told to call back in the morning first. So, on day 11 I called back in the morning. I was then told to call back in a half hour (10:30 am) I did so, and the extension I was given to call back was not valid. So, I went back throught the operator, and spoke to someone, who told me they would get right back to me as soon as they found out if my order had shipped out. He said it would be about 10 min. After 1.5 hours, I called them back. The extension I was given this time worked, but there was no answer, so I left a message. about 30 min later I was called back to be informed that my item was out of stock, but they had a diffent version of the 8700 for only $250 more! I tried to cancel my order, but they would not listen, all the guy on the phone could tell me was that it was such a great deal, and would be sorry if I passed it up. I was able to cancel after asking about a dozen times. Bait and switch! This company is bogus!"
"I ordered a D30 and mem card for TCS. The never shipped the mem card and no camera. I then canceled the order and they are trying to charge mee $100 to return the mem card.
NEVER buy from this place.
If I had seen these reviews I would never had purchased from them."
"Max the Sales person is a ****** *erk. When I tried to order Canon Rebel XT body only ( without battery, lens or warranty ) he got frustrated and started telling me that my camera will be delivered in 3 - 4 months and it will have Korean instructions and markings.
"I received a call from them, however, they did not leave a good number for me to call back. I had to get the number off this site. The guy was helpful and told me to call back tomorrow and get my tracking number. Have not gotten any more thoughts, may or may not purchase from them. "
"Shysters who determine product availability based on whether you order accessories and/or an extended warranty Classic Bait-And-Switch. One of several "companies" listed at PriceHead.com that actually are part of a group of companies owned by one entity. Salesman told me "looks like you've called 4 of our other businesses tonight. That's why we won'd sell you the item. It wouldn't be fair to them." What oddly telling honesty re: their dishonest tactics!"
"I ordered a camera from these people on line. The next day somebody named "Larry" called my home and pressured me into buying the over-price memory and accessory kit. Larry was rude blunt and very pushy. I was thinking of returning the order but it is too much hassel. DON'T DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE, you won't be impressed."
"As with the previous poster had an identical experience. Tried to order A Canon Powershot S1.
http://store.tcscamera.com/canpows45.html
The store shows it as New and In the box for $239 + S&H. I read all their info and nothing showed it was out of box or "Grey Market".
After I Ordered I recieved a call from Larry at the company to review my order. Was told that this price was for a "Grey Market" camera that was not i the box and for $119 more they would sell me the "Accessory Kit" which included the Strap, Batteries, Charger and Remote Control. I told him that I did not want the accesories, just the Camera I ordered. Said he could not ship just the camera as he would have to open the box. Told him I ordered it new and in the box. After going round and round he put me on hold and came back offering me $10 off the higher price. I told him that he was using Bait and switch and cancelled my order. Do not buy from this outfit. You will regret it."
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![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Worst online shoping experience ever! Maybe I have been lucky in the past, but with this last attempted purchase, my luck ran out! I had ordered the nikkon coolpix 8700, they had a great price, but had none in stock. I had to find this out on my own. After ten days I had not received any form of order confirmation. I called their 800 number, and was given the run around four different times. I was told to call back in the morning first. So, on day 11 I called back in the morning. I was then told to call back in a half hour (10:30 am) I did so, and the extension I was given to call back was not valid. So, I went back throught the operator, and spoke to someone, who told me they would get right back to me as soon as they found out if my order had shipped out. He said it would be about 10 min. After 1.5 hours, I called them back. The extension I was given this time worked, but there was no answer, so I left a message. about 30 min later I was called back to be informed that my item was out of stock, but they had a diffent version of the 8700 for only $250 more! I tried to cancel my order, but they would not listen, all the guy on the phone could tell me was that it was such a great deal, and would be sorry if I passed it up. I was able to cancel after asking about a dozen times. Bait and switch! This company is bogus!","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/183368#comment183368","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"turbo904","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"I ordered a D30 and mem card for TCS. The never shipped the mem card and no camera. I then canceled the order and they are trying to charge mee $100 to return the mem card.<br><br>NEVER buy from this place.<br><br>If I had seen these reviews I would never had purchased from them.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/257190#comment257190","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"sstarkey","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Max the Sales person is a ****** *erk. When I tried to order Canon Rebel XT body only ( without battery, lens or warranty ) he got frustrated and started telling me that my camera will be delivered in 3 - 4 months and it will have Korean instructions and markings.<br><br> Stay away from TCS camera","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/249945#comment249945","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"Atul","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Quite possibly the absolute worst service in the world. A consumer is better off dealing with satan.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/249270#comment249270","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"idover","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"I received a call from them, however, they did not leave a good number for me to call back. I had to get the number off this site. The guy was helpful and told me to call back tomorrow and get my tracking number. Have not gotten any more thoughts, may or may not purchase from them. ","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/266061#comment266061","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"fergusonrb","rating":"4"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Shysters who determine product availability based on whether you order accessories and\/or an extended warranty Classic Bait-And-Switch. One of several \u0022companies\u0022 listed at PriceHead.com that actually are part of a group of companies owned by one entity. Salesman told me \u0022looks like you\u0027ve called 4 of our other businesses tonight. That\u0027s why we won\u0027d sell you the item. It wouldn\u0027t be fair to them.\u0022 What oddly telling honesty re: their dishonest tactics!","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/192856#comment192856","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"macpherg","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"I ordered a camera from these people on line. The next day somebody named \u0022Larry\u0022 called my home and pressured me into buying the over-price memory and accessory kit. Larry was rude blunt and very pushy. I was thinking of returning the order but it is too much hassel. DON\u0027T DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE, you won\u0027t be impressed.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/258516#comment258516","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"razamanaz","rating":"2"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"As with the previous poster had an identical experience. Tried to order A Canon Powershot S1.<br><br>http:\/\/store.tcscamera.com\/canpows45.html<br><br>The store shows it as New and In the box for $239 + S&H. I read all their info and nothing showed it was out of box or \u0022Grey Market\u0022.<br><br>After I Ordered I recieved a call from Larry at the company to review my order. Was told that this price was for a \u0022Grey Market\u0022 camera that was not i the box and for $119 more they would sell me the \u0022Accessory Kit\u0022 which included the Strap, Batteries, Charger and Remote Control. I told him that I did not want the accesories, just the Camera I ordered. Said he could not ship just the camera as he would have to open the box. Told him I ordered it new and in the box. After going round and round he put me on hold and came back offering me $10 off the higher price. I told him that he was using Bait and switch and cancelled my order. Do not buy from this outfit. You will regret it.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/185523#comment185523","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"NoahJ","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
"I just called this alleged company a few minutes ago.... Got the run around trying to get info on the Canon 20D. When I was finally connected to someone who handled this camera, he immediately asked which lens I'd like to go with it. I stated that I only wanted the body... He then said that the body was not available. I asked if they would be getting more in and when. His response was NO. No more 20d bodies coming in. I was left with the impression that if I wanted to buy 5 lenses at inflated prices, then the 20d body would magically appear. Beware this seemingly fraudulent store.... Sounds like the bait and switch is alive and well...."