1/5

posted Oct-04-2010
Placed order for item which showed as "in stock" on their web page. I was a little concerned with making a purchase from this vendor due to the "bait and switch" complaints I found online.
Well I got the dreaded phone call "There is an issue with your order"
I was told that the Canon 430ex II was on a 3 week backorder. Then the sales rep suggested I "upgrade" to a Vivitar flash unit that was in stock and could go out tomorrow. He was very nice but then proceeded with a rather lengthy sales pitch. I told him I wasn't interested in that flash and I wouldn't mind waiting the 3 weeks.
I hope I get my flash, but do your research. This is apparently a common issue. I have found several complaints of the exact "The Canon 430ex ii flash is on a 3 week backorder..." One of which was dated two weeks ago... So the worst case scenario I was expecting to hear was of a "1 week backorder"
Anyways, I hope to get my flash... but I made sure I used AMEX to make the purchase.
Just a heads up, I will post an update when I know more. Three weeks isnt a big issue with me.
***10/18/2010 status: still waiting on flash, credit card was charged at day one.
****Refund requested and granted. I can not recommend nor will I ever shop with accessorycircut again.
Caveat Emptor

This review was modified by
Jtincher on October 22 2010 10:57:09 AM