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"Placed order for only the body of Canon EOS 20D through TCS Camera's website. Recieved no email confirmation. Called their customer service to inquire about this and abushed with a sales pitch for a variety of accessories I did not need. (batteries, memory card, lenses, etc.) Recieved a confirmation number and was told as they hung up that it would be 3-4 weeks till I recieved it. I called them back and asked if it was a US or Foreign warranty, and it turned out to be Foreign. I asked what it would cost for a US body and was told $999. So I asked to change my order. After being put on hold for a few minutes the operator returned and told me it would be $1350. I told them, in that case I wanted to cancel the order. The operator rudely asked my why I kept changing my mind. I told them it was due to the fact that they kept changing their prices. He told me my order was canceled, gave me no confirmation number and abruptly hung up.
I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY FOR ANY PURCHASES. I HAD THE DISTINCT IMPRESSION THEY COULD NOT BE TRUSTED."
"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."
This review was modified by NoahJ on February 07 2005 08:22:14 PM
"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...."
"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!"
"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!"
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![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}
![Share](javascript:share_rating({"review_body":"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\u0027d 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....","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/183901#comment183901","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"jrid88","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
![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":"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\u0027t even get an confirmation email), they connect you with a salesman who will try and sell you a charger and a battery for $199!!!<br>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!<br>Stay away from this store!","link":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/TCS_Camera\/comment\/178332#comment178332","store_thumb":"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/thumbnail\/TCS_Camera.jpg","store_name":"TCS Camera (also: thecamerasource.com, ccicameracity.com, bananaboatcamera.com)","username":"dieselpower","rating":"1"}, "single");){kind=link}
"Placed order for only the body of Canon EOS 20D through TCS Camera's website. Recieved no email confirmation. Called their customer service to inquire about this and abushed with a sales pitch for a variety of accessories I did not need. (batteries, memory card, lenses, etc.) Recieved a confirmation number and was told as they hung up that it would be 3-4 weeks till I recieved it. I called them back and asked if it was a US or Foreign warranty, and it turned out to be Foreign. I asked what it would cost for a US body and was told $999. So I asked to change my order. After being put on hold for a few minutes the operator returned and told me it would be $1350. I told them, in that case I wanted to cancel the order. The operator rudely asked my why I kept changing my mind. I told them it was due to the fact that they kept changing their prices. He told me my order was canceled, gave me no confirmation number and abruptly hung up.
I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY FOR ANY PURCHASES. I HAD THE DISTINCT IMPRESSION THEY COULD NOT BE TRUSTED."