Camera shop in Bloem

guitarboy2828

Greetings everyone,

I'm hoping there are some people here from Bloem that can help me out.

I'm looking to get a Canon 60D or something like that. I found a place in Bloem called "JB CAMERA LOUNGE". I will paste their pricelist below and you will see why I am not too sure whether or not it is a legit place or not. The address is: 28 Maitland Street, Bloemfontein.

Anyone who live in Bloem know whether this place is a scam, is it real? I have e-mailed them, gotten a good response, SEEMS legit, but not sure it can be.

Here are some of the prices:

POPULAR DEMAND
Nikon D90 Digital SLR Body Only: R2,500
Nikon D90 Digital SLR 18-105mm VR Kit: R4,800
Nikon D90 Digital SLR 18-250mm Tamron Kit: R5,000
Nikon D90 Digital SLR 18-200mm VR Mk II Kit: R6,300

Nikon D300S Digital SLR Body Only: R6,500
Nikon D300S Digital SLR 18-200 VR Mk II Lens Kit: R9,200

Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Body: R6,500
Nikon D7000 Digital SLR + 18-105mm VR Lens:R7,300
Nikon D700 Digital SLR Body Only: R9,850
Nikon D700 Digital SLR 18-105mm Lens Kit: R11,000
Nikon D700 Digital SLR 18-200mm VR Mk II Lens Kit: R12,700

Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Body Only: R2,000
Nikon D3000 Digital SLR 18-55mm VR Kit: R2,700
Nikon D3000 Digital SLR 18-55mm VR + 55-200mm VR Twin Kit: R3,200

Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Body Only: R2,500
Nikon D5000 Digital SLR 18-55mm VR Kit: R3,000
Nikon D5000 Digital SLR 18-55mm VR + 55-200mm VR Twin Kit: R3,700

Canon EOS 5D MK II Body Only: R10,199
Canon EOS 5D MK II Body Only + Canon 580 EX MK II Flashgun: R12,000

Canon EOS 7D Body Only: R6,800
Canon EOS 7D 18-135mm IS Lens Kit: R8,200
Canon EOS 7D 15-85mm IS Lens Kit: R9,600

Canon EOS 50D Body Only: R3,900
Canon EOS 50D 18-55mm IS Kit: R4,500
Canon EOS 50D 28-135mm IS Kit: R5,600
Canon EOS 50D 17-85mm IS Kit: R5,700
Canon EOS 50D 18-200mm IS Kit: R6,600
Canon EOS 50D 18-55mm IS + 55-250mm IS Twin Kit: R5,500
Canon EOS 50D 17-85mm IS + 70-300mm IS Twin Kit: R8,000

Canon EOS 60D Body Only: R4,800
Canon EOS 60D 18-135 IS Kit: R6,100
Canon EOS 60D 17-85 IS Lens Kit: R6,500
Canon EOS 60D 18-200 IS Lens Kit: R6,600
Canon EOS 60D 18-55mm IS + 55-250mm IS Twin Kit: R6,700

Canon EOS 450D Body Only: R2,600
Canon EOS 450D 18-55mm IS Lens Kit: R2,900
Canon EOS 450D 18-55mm IS + 55-250mm IS Twin Kit: R4,300
Canon EOS 450D 18-200mm IS Lens Kit: R5,000

Canon EOS 500D Body Only: R3,000
Canon EOS 500D 18-55mm IS Lens Kit: R3,700
Canon EOS 500D 18-55mm IS + 55-250mm IS Twin Kit: R4,800
Canon EOS 500D 28-135mm IS Lens Kit: R5,000
Canon EOS 500D 17-85mm IS Lens Kit: R5,100
Canon EOS 500D 18-200mm IS Lens Kit: R5,700
Canon EOS 500D 18-55mm IS + 70-300mm IS Twin Kit : R6,200
Canon EOS 500D 17-85mm IS + 70-300mm IS Twin Kit: R7,500

Canon EOS 550D 18-135mm IS Lens Kit: R5,200
Canon EOS 550D Body only: R3,700
Canon EOS 550D 18-55mm IS Lens Kit: R5,300
Canon EOS 550D 18-55mm IS + 55-250mm IS Twin Kit: R6,000

Canon EOS 1000D Body Only: R2,100
Canon EOS 1000D 18-55mm Lens Kit: R2,600
Canon EOS 1000D 18-55mm IS Lens Kit: R2,700
Canon EOS 1000D 18-55mm + 55-250mm IS Twin Lens Kit: R3,300

singemonkey

Those prices are totally implausible. Even for used. If they're legit, let me know and I'll buy freakin' 2 EOS5D MKIIs for film making purposes. But I highly doubt it. Proceed with caution.

guitarboy2828

Yeah, that's what I figured Singe... I may try buy the cheapest one they have and see what happens. They require a 50% deposit to ship. So, I may lose R1000.. But hey, I may find the best camera shop there is! ?

aubs1

I bought a Nikon D300S a few weeks ago from a reputable place (ORMS) in CT for almost three times the price these guys advertise .....

Paul, maybe just read this article. .......

http://sayyoursay.com/complaint-woodstock_limited_polokwane_62.html

Svengali

Hi again, Paul
I'm in Bloem, but I am so photographically uninclined I can't even get a descent shot with a mik-en-druk. If I could help out in any way I'd be more than willing. Maybe I could try and make contact with some experts (shouldn't be too hard) to go check this out for you...?
However, what causes my alarm bells to go off is when people ask something like a 50% deposit on anything. I get that some people cost bussinesses money if they don't require deposits etc. but IMO the risk should lie largely with the bussiness and not the buyer as a matter of good customer policy.

guitarboy2828

Aubs1 wrote: I bought a Nikon D300S a few weeks ago from a reputable place (ORMS) in CT for almost three times the price these guys advertise .....

Paul, maybe just read this article. .......

http://sayyoursay.com/complaint-woodstock_limited_polokwane_62.html

Aubs, Thanks for the link, the commenter below actually tried to buy from JB camera lounge, so, it is indeed a scam.

So, anyone know of GOOD places to buy camera's in Durban/SA? Online maybe?

guitarboy2828

Svengali wrote: Hi again, Paul
I'm in Bloem, but I am so photographically uninclined I can't even get a descent shot with a mik-en-druk. If I could help out in any way I'd be more than willing. Maybe I could try and make contact with some experts (shouldn't be too hard) to go check this out for you...?
However, what causes my alarm bells to go off is when people ask something like a 50% deposit on anything. I get that some people cost bussinesses money if they don't require deposits etc. but IMO the risk should lie largely with the bussiness and not the buyer as a matter of good customer policy.

Svengali, really appreciate the willingness to help. Alas, it is a scam. Glad I didn't fall prey to my strong desires of wanting to get an awesome bargain! ?

StephenG

can tell just by looking at the prices its a scam - sorry dude.

www.sacamera.co.za for online purchasing - but they not cheaper than walk in stores.