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"I've read the reviews about Hotbuys of which I believe Taaffe photo is affiliated, but I did not have the bad experiences others have had. In fact, it was one of the better online purchasing experiences.
They listed a new Minolta 35mm F1.4 G RS lens on their site for a very reasonable price. So reasonable that I called on Sunday to order. On Monday I did have to call to ask for an order confirmation e-mail. Instead, what was sent was a shipment e-mail that simply said "Thank you for your order it has been shipped." I called Tuesday to ask for a tracking number and one was given to me, indicating that the package would be delivered that day!
I did receive the package Tuesday afternoon, for the excellent price that was displayed, and the item was as described. No up-sale, bait and switch tactics, just a great lens. "
"I read the two reviews and was worried but my experience was very good. I bought the Yamaha ysp 4000 sound projector at a very good price. They called me 1 day after the on-line order to "confirm" which went fine, they did not harass me as trying to sell me a Cadillac and I got the item a few days later. I will order again from them if they are competitive."
"My shopping experience with Taaffe Photo proved a be quite a simple and enjoyable one. The item was received in a very timely fashion and was exactly as advertised. Would definitely return and anticipate using this company in the future! Would recommend to all!"
"I ordered a Kenwood KDC-C669 CD changer for my Kenwood Receiver from Taaffe on 7/14/08. I Received immediate order confirmation by email stating the item would be shipped in 5 days. Not being happy with the 5 day delay for shipping, I emailed customer service asking for a ship date. They replied promptly (within 30 minutes) saying the item would ship on 7/16 and they would supply the tracking data as soon as they received it from the shipper. The item arrived at my door via UPS on 7/21. I am very satisfied with Taaffe's service and especially their customer service representative's prompt and polite comunications and would highly recommend Taaffe for any internet purchases. "
"Just received my new Sigma 70-300mm lens from Taaffe photo and am very satisfied. I was nervous after reading previous reviews, but I received my lens brand new and in working order. They did throw in a UV filter which I did not order and charged me 19.98 additional for it, but not worth complaining about. I received my lens in two days and still paid less than I would have at any local retailer plus I received a UV filter. I would shop with them again in future. "
This review was modified by jiffypops on August 25 2008 07:01:20 AM
"Price was as advertised up until I called for same day shipping. I recieved a call back telling me that the GPS's they had in stock were imports and out of stock. They however did have the US version is stock for 10 bucks more. This is called bait and switch and is illegal. Other than that, they shipped right away and I recieved the product right away. Not bad except for the janky price switching."
"This place is another NY style bull crap. Before I bought this camera I asked them over the phone if the camera was in stock. They said the camera was in stock. I was waiting for the transaction on my online banking. I waited for 2 days and asked them what was going on. The man said that they don't have the camera for the initial price and the camera that I ordered was import version, but they could give me the same camera with US warranty for 50 dollars more. Why do they say that they have it if they don't? I suppose it is some kind of trick that they are mastering very well. "
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![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"I read the two reviews and was worried but my experience was very good. I bought the Yamaha ysp 4000 sound projector at a very good price. They called me 1 day after the on-line order to \u0022confirm\u0022 which went fine, they did not harass me as trying to sell me a Cadillac and I got the item a few days later. I will order again from them if they are competitive.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/367978#comment367978","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"MarcoPolo4","rating":"5"}, "single");){kind=link}
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![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"My shopping experience with Taaffe Photo proved a be quite a simple and enjoyable one. The item was received in a very timely fashion and was exactly as advertised. Would definitely return and anticipate using this company in the future!<br>Would recommend to all!","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/382687#comment382687","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"cus1","rating":"5"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"I ordered a Kenwood KDC-C669 CD changer for my Kenwood Receiver from Taaffe on 7\/14\/08. I Received immediate order confirmation by email stating the item would be shipped in 5 days. Not being happy with the 5 day delay for shipping, I emailed customer service asking for a ship date. They replied promptly (within 30 minutes) saying the item would ship on 7\/16 and they would supply the tracking data as soon as they received it from the shipper. The item arrived at my door via UPS on 7\/21. I am very satisfied with Taaffe\u0027s service and especially their customer service representative\u0027s prompt and polite comunications and would highly recommend Taaffe for any internet purchases. ","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/395375#comment395375","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"cabaret1","rating":"5"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Just received my new Sigma 70-300mm lens from Taaffe photo and am very satisfied. I was nervous after reading previous reviews, but I received my lens brand new and in working order. They did throw in a UV filter which I did not order and charged me 19.98 additional for it, but not worth complaining about. I received my lens in two days and still paid less than I would have at any local retailer plus I received a UV filter. I would shop with them again in future. ","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/399936#comment399936","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"jiffypops","rating":"5"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Ordered Camera lens on Thursday received 3 days later with no hassle highly recomended will definitely buy again<br>","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/412525#comment412525","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"jackf","rating":"5"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Great stuff, ordered a camera lens for my DSLR and it came quickly and was cheap, nice place to get digital camera accessories from.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/418246#comment418246","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"AndyAnd","rating":"5"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"Price was as advertised up until I called for same day shipping. I recieved a call back telling me that the GPS\u0027s they had in stock were imports and out of stock. They however did have the US version is stock for 10 bucks more. This is called bait and switch and is illegal. Other than that, they shipped right away and I recieved the product right away. Not bad except for the janky price switching.","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/388983#comment388983","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"lillieme","rating":"3"}, "single");){kind=link}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"This place is another NY style bull crap. Before I bought this camera I asked them over the phone if the camera was in stock. They said the camera was in stock. I was waiting for the transaction on my online banking. I waited for 2 days and asked them what was going on. The man said that they don\u0027t have the camera for the initial price and the camera that I ordered was import version, but they could give me the same camera with US warranty for 50 dollars more. Why do they say that they have it if they don\u0027t? I suppose it is some kind of trick that they are mastering very well. ","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Taaffe_Photo\/comment\/371551#comment371551","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/Taaffe_Photo.jpg","store_name":"Taaffe Photo \/ HotBuysElectronics \/ L and T Electronics","username":"Baatarzorig","rating":"2"}, "single");){kind=link}
"I've read the reviews about Hotbuys of which I believe Taaffe photo is affiliated, but I did not have the bad experiences others have had. In fact, it was one of the better online purchasing experiences.
They listed a new Minolta 35mm F1.4 G RS lens on their site for a very reasonable price. So reasonable that I called on Sunday to order. On Monday I did have to call to ask for an order confirmation e-mail. Instead, what was sent was a shipment e-mail that simply said "Thank you for your order it has been shipped." I called Tuesday to ask for a tracking number and one was given to me, indicating that the package would be delivered that day!
I did receive the package Tuesday afternoon, for the excellent price that was displayed, and the item was as described. No up-sale, bait and switch tactics, just a great lens. "