1/5

posted Jun-23-2009

24 Jun 09 Update:
As of yesterday, 86streetphoto&video site appears not be active. The pricing/advertising suddenly changed, and no orders are being accepted until further notice.
If anyone would like to file a complaint you can file with:

Internet Crime Complaint Center www. ic3.gov
Better Business Bureau NY www.bbb.org


23 Jun 09
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! I went through similar scam scenario. I called first to make sure the camera I liked was actually coming with battery (the price was really good and I was suspicious). I was assured that it did. So I placed an order on line for a Sony T 900 digital camera on 6/22/09.

I received an email asking me to call James at ext 204 and confirm the order. James called me first at which time the guy tried to sell me rechargeable batteries, memory stick and other accessories. He was very pushy. I declined the offer and told him that I was only interested in the camera. He said that the manufacturing batteries last only 30 min. and I should purchase the 2 hrs, or the 4 hrs batteries. He offered me the 4 hrs. battery for $ 89 (50% off!) and a free camera case. It was not a Sony brand as I wanted so I told him that I was not sure if I want any other brand. When I asked if I could return the battery if I did not like it, he yelled at me “YOU WILL KEEP IT, AND YOU WILL LIKE IT!” I was shocked with his attitude, so I told him that he was being rude. To my surprise, he kept yelling “DON’T YOU HAVE EARS!!! I’M CANCELING THE ENTIRE ORDER, NOW, RIGHT NOW!!! CAN’T YOU HEAR???” He did cancel my order at that moment. At this point I told him that I do not want anything from him anyway.

He got even crazier and threatened me with charging me with 15% restocking fee. I told him that he cannot do that because I did not order anything yet. He kept insulting me until I hang up the phone. I called my credit card and made sure no payment will be processed for this business. I have dealt with a number of internet businesses over several years, and never experienced anything like it.

I did some research and it looks like this company is listed under several names, so beware! I will be filing a complaint with the BBB in New York, and other places to try to stop this business from operating. I hope that everyone out there, everyone who was mistreated by those people, will post a review, and file a complaint. If anyone is planning a lawsuit, I will be glad to join.

This review was modified by SunnyState on June 24 2009 09:04:51 AM

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