Author Topic: Adorama discounts for Microstockgroup members (Read 22453 times)

GeoPappas · « **Reply #25 on:** October 10, 2008, 20:31 »

Thanks for working the deal out.

I am a big B&H fan, but this discount might turn the tide (at least for my next order).

leaf · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2008, 19:51 »

Quote from: Read_My_Rights on October 10, 2008, 16:27

What if the item we want to purchase (5DMkII hint hint) is not in stock in time for the deal?

Yeah I dunno but this would be a good thing to find out. There are probably a few of us in that situation

sharply_done · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2008, 04:19 »

Quote from: Lee Torrens on October 10, 2008, 19:14

...
Might have to head down the street to B&H!

The trip to B&H is definitely worth it ... it's quite the store!

You need to be aware that it's run/owned by Hassidic Jews, and they strictly adhere to established customs/traditions/holidays. To wit:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/HoursOfOperation.jsp
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/AutumnHoliday08.html

GeoPappas · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2008, 07:54 »

I have been a customer of B&H for about 20 years (back when they were down the block from Adorama). IMO, B&H and Adorama are some of the classiest businesses out there.

Unfortunately, I have never been to the new B&H store. I hear that it is pretty impressive.

leaf · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2008, 14:05 »

sorry guys one small update that I missed to mention before

sorry
The max discount is $100, I have updated my original post.

takestock · « **Reply #30 on:** October 12, 2008, 14:14 »

Are they shipping to Europe ( can't find on site) and if so will charges make it worthwhile for us?

leaf · « **Reply #31 on:** October 12, 2008, 14:35 »

Quote from: takestock on October 12, 2008, 14:14

Are they shipping to Europe ( can't find on site) and if so will charges make it worthwhile for us?

yes, they ship to Europe and as far as I can tell they also accept paypal, which is good for european microstock photographers because they don´t have to get they money changed at the poor paypal exchange rate.

I suppose it depends on where ou live, but i know buying in the states, and paying shipping is a lot cheaper for me than buying in Norway.

leaf · « **Reply #32 on:** October 12, 2008, 14:36 »

Quote from: Read_My_Rights on October 10, 2008, 16:27

What if the item we want to purchase (5DMkII hint hint) is not in stock in time for the deal?

Have found out the answer to this...

Your purchase is locked in at the time you go through the checkout so even if the item is back ordered you will still receive the discount.

takestock · « **Reply #33 on:** October 12, 2008, 14:49 »

Quote from: leaf on October 12, 2008, 14:35

Thanks Leaf for that - have opted in.

Quote from: takestock on October 12, 2008, 14:14
Are they shipping to Europe ( can't find on site) and if so will charges make it worthwhile for us?

yes, they ship to Europe and as far as I can tell they also accept paypal, which is good for european microstock photographers because they don´t have to get they money changed at the poor paypal exchange rate.

I suppose it depends on where ou live, but i know buying in the states, and paying shipping is a lot cheaper for me than buying in Norway.

madelaide · « **Reply #34 on:** October 12, 2008, 16:51 »

Quote from: sharply_done on October 12, 2008, 04:19

You need to be aware that it's run/owned by Hassidic Jews, and they strictly adhere to established customs/traditions/holidays.

You can't even shop online with them during Sabbath.

Some history background: they have originally come to Brazil with the Dutch that settled in the Northeast in the 18th century (the oldest synagogue in the Americas is in Brazil, now a Jewish museum), then they moved to "New Amsterdam" a few years later. Hadn't they moved, we would have B&H here in Brazil.

Regards,
Adelaide

Clivia · « **Reply #35 on:** October 13, 2008, 11:07 »

I pre ordered the 5dII a couple of weeks ago. Has anyone else who pre ordered been asked to fax a copy of their credit card statement? I have not faxed it yet because I am not very happy about it. Is this normal business practice in the US? I have never been asked to do this before.

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #36 on:** October 19, 2008, 05:18 »

If we already have the Mk2 on backorder, can we get the discount applied?

leaf · « **Reply #37 on:** October 24, 2008, 10:21 »

2 more days to opt in...

leaf · « **Reply #38 on:** October 24, 2008, 10:21 »

Quote from: sjlocke on October 19, 2008, 05:18

If we already have the Mk2 on backorder, can we get the discount applied?

hmm.. good question. I will have to check up on this.

stokfoto · « **Reply #39 on:** October 24, 2008, 11:04 »

Quote from: leaf on October 24, 2008, 10:21

2 more days to opt in...

and I assume just one week to go before the long waited cameras gets their places on the shelves in the US and Europe . I so look forward to seeing real sample images from real users. I'll have to wait just a little longer to try it myself. getting soooooo exciting.

HelenOster · « **Reply #40 on:** October 27, 2008, 05:54 »

Quote from: GeoPappas on October 12, 2008, 07:54

I have been a customer of B&H for about 20 years (back when they were down the block from Adorama). IMO, B&H and Adorama are some of the classiest businesses out there.

Unfortunately, I have never been to the new B&H store. I hear that it is pretty impressive.

Have you been to the newly refurbished Adorama store, yet? (approx triple the size, now)

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
[email protected]

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #41 on:** October 27, 2008, 06:29 »

Helen, can I get the discount on my back ordered MK2?

GeoPappas · « **Reply #42 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:03 »

Quote from: HelenOster on October 27, 2008, 05:54

Quote from: GeoPappas on October 12, 2008, 07:54
I have been a customer of B&H for about 20 years (back when they were down the block from Adorama). IMO, B&H and Adorama are some of the classiest businesses out there.

Unfortunately, I have never been to the new B&H store. I hear that it is pretty impressive.

Have you been to the newly refurbished Adorama store, yet? (approx triple the size, now)

Helen:

No, I haven't. I used to frequent your store (and B&H) when I lived in the city (which was over 15 years ago). I have since moved far away from the city and have not had a chance to see the new stores. I'm glad to see that the both of you are growing, you both deserve it.

Read_My_Rights · « **Reply #43 on:** October 27, 2008, 07:56 »

Quote from: leaf on October 12, 2008, 14:36

Quote from: Read_My_Rights on October 10, 2008, 16:27
What if the item we want to purchase (5DMkII hint hint) is not in stock in time for the deal?

Have found out the answer to this...

Your purchase is locked in at the time you go through the checkout so even if the item is back ordered you will still receive the discount.

But I already went through the checkout?? My CC will be charged the momemnt the item is shipped, so I do not see how the discount can be applied?

stokfoto · « **Reply #44 on:** October 28, 2008, 15:58 »

looks like there will be delay in expected arrival time,which was early nov,
quoted from Helen's post on canonrumors.com

Quote

I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience that may have been caused.
At Adorama we were initially informed - by Canon - that delivery was expected 27th October, and based our subsequent information to customers on this.

I am unable to comment upon what information was given to other retailers at any point during the past months.

However, as you are all now aware, Canon revised these estimates.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster [a][t] adoramacamera.com
http://www.adorama.com [quote/]

a.k.a.-tom · « **Reply #45 on:** October 28, 2008, 17:54 »

sorry to be a pain... but what is the latest. how's this thing going down? I 'opted in' when the it was first requested.... was I supposed to get an email on this?
again, sorry. I must have missed something somewhere.

leaf · « **Reply #46 on:** October 29, 2008, 01:47 »

the emails (coupons) haven't gone out yet. They should go out any time though... i think before friday... it is adorama that is sending them.

leaf · « **Reply #47 on:** October 29, 2008, 01:50 »

Quote from: Read_My_Rights on October 27, 2008, 07:56

Quote from: leaf on October 12, 2008, 14:36
Quote from: Read_My_Rights on October 10, 2008, 16:27
What if the item we want to purchase (5DMkII hint hint) is not in stock in time for the deal?

Have found out the answer to this...

Your purchase is locked in at the time you go through the checkout so even if the item is back ordered you will still receive the discount.

But I already went through the checkout?? My CC will be charged the momemnt the item is shipped, so I do not see how the discount can be applied?

That is right. You will only get the discount when you go through checkout, so items that have allready been ordered will not receive any discount.

HelenOster · « **Reply #48 on:** October 29, 2008, 07:59 »

Quote from: Clivia on October 13, 2008, 11:07

I pre ordered the 5dII a couple of weeks ago. Has anyone else who pre ordered been asked to fax a copy of their credit card statement? I have not faxed it yet because I am not very happy about it. Is this normal business practice in the US? I have never been asked to do this before.

Clivia

I apologize for not responding earlier - somehow I missed your posting. I hope that by now you have received your order, however, I wanted to explain: if you are placing a first time order with Adorama, and the delivery address you request is not the same as the address to which your card is registered, we are required by our banks to request additional verification for security purposes. This protects Adorama, the bank - and most importantly, genuine customers from potential fraudulent transactions from being carried out on a customer's card.

We do appreciate the inconvenience - and sadly, you may begin to see more merchants having to adopt the same or similar procedures as time goes on.

If there is still a delay with processing your order, please get in touch with me, with your order number: [email protected]

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

Clivia · « **Reply #49 on:** October 29, 2008, 08:37 »

Hi Helen,

Thanks for replying. The delivery address is the same as my credit card address, that is why I am so puzzled. Fred also asked for a copy of my credit card, but there is no way I am transmitting that. I have sent my credit card details, but have heard no more.
I hope I am going to get a camera eventually!

MicrostockGroup Sponsors

Author Topic: Adorama discounts for Microstockgroup members (Read 22453 times)

GeoPappas

leaf

sharply_done

GeoPappas

leaf

takestock

leaf

leaf

takestock

madelaide

Clivia

Sean Locke Photography

leaf

leaf

stokfoto

HelenOster

Sean Locke Photography

GeoPappas

Read_My_Rights

stokfoto

a.k.a.-tom

leaf

leaf

HelenOster

Clivia

Related Topics

Sponsors

Microstock Poll Results

Sponsors