Author Topic: Adorama discounts for Microstockgroup members (Read 22459 times)

leaf · « **on:** October 06, 2008, 17:48 »

Ok, I have been chatting a bit with Adorama and we have come up with a 'beta' solution for giving / getting a deal. Beta because things are not necessarily finalized in how things will work in the long term, but this is how it will work for now at least.

Adorama has agreed to give a discount (amount unknown as of yet) to microstockgroup members. To keep the discount somewhat under control (ie - not giving the discount to everyone on the www), it is going to work this way. I will give a list of email addresses of everyone who is interested in the deal with Adorama, and then they will send out emails with a promotional code. I cannot just send the entire MSG email list as this would be breaking privacy ethics of the members here, so the only way you are going to get a promotional code is to go into
PROFILE > Forum Profile Information
and looking at the very bottom for the Adorama 'opt in' check box. Here is a quick link to your profile
http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?action=profile;sa=forumProfile

feedback and other thoughts are welcome and more details will hopefully be finalized in the next couple days.

edit - things are now confirmed

If you want to get in on the deal you must be 'opted in' before October 27th
An email will go out (from Adorama) which will contain a coupon giving you a % discount on any purchase over $200 with the max discount of $100. The coupon will be valid for 30 days.

The discount will be
5% for Premium (paid members) and Diamond Members (those with over 1000 posts)
3% for all other members.

Your membership status will be determined by it's status on October 27th when I send the email list to Adorama.

The deal is sort of a 'one time' deal, but there is a definite possibility of future deals of this one goes well.

And for anyone who missed it before - to opt in, go to...
PROFILE > Forum Profile Information

Freezingpictures · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2008, 22:03 »

Thankyou Tyler! I hope it is still interesting for us Europeans with the $ increasing and the € falling.

Graffoto · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2008, 22:40 »

Well, this IS an interesting turn of events.

NAPP members have a deal with the major Adorama competition.
I am hoping that Adorama can best the other 'deal' as is not all that spectacular.

Time will tell

leaf · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2008, 00:39 »

Quote from: nosaya on October 06, 2008, 22:40

Well, this IS an interesting turn of events.

NAPP members have a deal with the major Adorama competition.
I am hoping that Adorama can best the other 'deal' as is not all that spectacular.

Time will tell

what type of deal do the NAPP members have?

sharply_done · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2008, 00:59 »

Quote from: leaf on October 07, 2008, 00:39

what type of deal do the NAPP members have?

Free shipping.

HelenOster · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2008, 08:52 »

Quote from: leaf on October 06, 2008, 17:48

Ok, I have been chatting a bit with Adorama and we have come up with a 'beta' solution for giving / getting a deal. Beta because things are not necessarily finalized in how things will work in the long term, but this is how it will work for now at least.

Adorama has agreed to give a discount (amount unknown as of yet) to microstockgroup members. To keep the discount somewhat under control (ie - not giving the discount to everyone on the www), it is going to work this way. I will give a list of email addresses of everyone who is interested in the deal with Adorama, and then they will send out emails with a promotional code. I cannot just send the entire MSG email list as this would be breaking privacy ethics of the members here, so the only way you are going to get a promotional code is to go into
PROFILE > Forum Profile Information
and looking at the very bottom for the Adorama 'opt in' check box. Here is a quick link to your profile
http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?action=profile;sa=forumProfile

feedback and other thoughts are welcome and more details will hopefully be finalized in the next couple days.

Excellent news; really delighted it got worked out.

Kudos to Tyler, & Sam at Adorama, for pulling this together so quickly

Best wishes

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
[email protected]

Roxy · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2008, 08:58 »

I have opted in, thanks for the work on this.

nativelight · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2008, 09:26 »

I'm in and I hope like the others it's a bit better than the NAPP/B&H discount. Free shipping is nice, but it's nothing to write home about.

runamock · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2008, 09:58 »

I'm in too...but has the new 'opt in' check box got anything to do with the missing Dreamstime speedometer?

Pixart · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2008, 10:16 »

I anxiously await the news.... I just ordered 3 Pocket Wizards on Friday, but today I was looking for a module for my flash meter. http://www.adorama.com/SKT.html?searchinfo=RT-32%20%09&item_no=1

They are $49 at Adorama. and $149 in Canada. My guy here is giving me $20 off, bringing it to $129.

Adorama's site says "free shipping on this item.". Shipping is actually $33 to Canada. If I add Canadian exchange and duties, it brings the Adorama module to about $100 Cdn, so I just asked my guy to bring it in for the $29 difference and I'll have it in 2 days.

Now that our dollars are close, shipping is usually the deciding factor if I buy Canadian or from B&H or Adorama. $33 on a tiny little module that *without packaging* takes up less than a square inch of space seems a little impractical to me. (I know, I know, it's not us.. it's UPS.)

But... I was going to buy a SB-900 this month too. I guess I'll hold off on this purchase to see how attractive the Adorama details are.

Karimala · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2008, 12:02 »

It's official...MSG is the best microstock forum in the world!

I only buy from Adorama anyway, so this is great news.

astrocady · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2008, 12:24 »

Yep! this site just keeps getting better and better

Clivia · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2008, 13:06 »

I am in. I am buying the new 5d, but I want a couple of lenses too.

leaf · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2008, 14:05 »

Quote from: Karimala on October 07, 2008, 12:02

It's official...MSG is the best microstock forum in the world!

I only buy from Adorama anyway, so this is great news.

well don't get TOO excited we don't know what the deal is yet

but here is hoping it's good

HughStoneIan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2008, 16:59 »

Leaf,

Many many thanks for working this out for us, whatever the discount ends up being. For sure this is the best microstock forum in the world!!

a.k.a.-tom · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2008, 17:49 »

Leaf... sir... thank you very much for your work in this!!! I'm in for a 5D, lens and some more goodies.

Just another reason why this is the only forum that I belong to. I've loved MSG from the first day I read it and signed on to be a member!!!

Thank you again, sir!!

=tom

Phil · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2008, 22:13 »

very cool, thanks

thomasw · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2008, 23:06 »

opted in now can barely wait to see!!!!

Smiling Jack · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2008, 23:12 »

Thank you for your work-Leaf. While I might not join in I appreciate your effort
Smiling jack

Joyce · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2008, 02:01 »

Great news. I hope some of those deals involve reduced shipping. The ridiculous shipping rates for overseas purchases ($60 for 1 CF card as an example) was the only thing stopping me from buying off them.

stokfoto · « **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2008, 09:08 »

I have opted in but haven't received an e-mail I guess they will be sent out later?

JBe · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2008, 10:49 »

Quote from: leaf on October 07, 2008, 14:05

well don't get TOO excited we don't know what the deal is yet but here is hoping it's good

I would say it is very likely it will come later, yes ;-)

Looking forward to it, thanks for working it out leaf, whatever you get or us

leaf · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2008, 15:52 »

Ok, things have been decided.

If you want to get in on the deal you must be 'opted in' before October 27th
An email will then go out (from Adorama) shortly after the 27th, which will contain a coupon giving you a % discount on any purchase over $200 with a max discount of $100. The coupon will be valid for 30 days.

The discount will be
5% for Premium (paid members) and Diamond Members (those with over 1000 posts)
3% for all other members.

Your membership status will be determined by it's status on October 27th when I send the email list to Adorama.

The deal is sort of a 'one time' deal, but there is a definite possibility of future deals of this one goes well.

And for anyone who missed it before - to opt in, go to...
PROFILE > Forum Profile Information

Read_My_Rights · « **Reply #23 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?

Lee Torrens · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2008, 19:14 »

What if one will be in NY during, oh, I don't know, maybe the largest photography exhibition in the world, PhotoPlus Expo, which finishes on October 25, and they leave NY on, let's just say, October 26. Wouldn't that be a little frustrating?

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

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!

Clivia · « **Reply #50 on:** October 29, 2008, 10:35 »

Helen has just emailed me to confirm that my order is OK and going through when the cameras are available. -Thanks Helen.

The bad news is that preorders don't get the discount.

I will still use the discount to buy a couple of lenses though.

Read_My_Rights · « **Reply #51 on:** October 29, 2008, 12:52 »

Quote from: Clivia on October 29, 2008, 10:35

The bad news is that preorders don't get the discount.

That just sux, because that was what got the ball/dicount rolling. Something got's to be done about that.

a.k.a.-tom · « **Reply #52 on:** October 30, 2008, 15:00 »

Quote from: leaf 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.

thanks, leaf! tom

leaf · « **Reply #53 on:** October 30, 2008, 15:51 »

I have the coupons now, I am just waiting for confirmation to send them out. They should go out in the next day or two.

GeoPappas · « **Reply #54 on:** October 30, 2008, 16:46 »

Quote from: leaf on October 30, 2008, 15:51

I have the coupons now, I am just waiting for confirmation to send them out. They should go out in the next day or two.

This sounds like you physically have coupons (in your hand) and will be mailing them out, but my understanding was that we would receive an email with a promotional/discount code. Am I misunderstanding something?

leaf · « **Reply #55 on:** October 31, 2008, 01:48 »

I have them non physically in my email inbox and will be cyber mailing them out soon

edit: It looks like they will be going out after the weekend... hopefully soon afterwords.

Read_My_Rights · « **Reply #56 on:** November 03, 2008, 14:14 »

I say "coupon". You say "GO". "Coupon" ...

ljupco · « **Reply #57 on:** November 04, 2008, 11:48 »

I'm ordering something from Adorama tonite. Is it possible that I get the coupons/discount today ? Thanks

leaf · « **Reply #58 on:** November 04, 2008, 15:07 »

I have to wait for the go ahead from adorama before I send out the coupons. .. I don't know when exactly it will come..

leaf · « **Reply #59 on:** November 06, 2008, 16:52 »

Ok, the emails have just gone out.

if you didn't get yours, let me know.

Sorry to the people who got a few copies of the email. It was my first time using virtual basic in excel to try and send the emails and I ran into a few snags I wasn't expecting.

dk · « **Reply #60 on:** November 07, 2008, 06:34 »

Thanks Leaf!

Just a quick question for Helen.

What happens with people ordering from Greece, are we allowed to order from the international site or do we have to order from adorama.gr? I cannot find Greece in the drop down menu in the international site. The reason i'm asking is that i'm looking at a lens and there is a 200$ difference in the price.

HelenOster · « **Reply #61 on:** November 11, 2008, 07:13 »

Hi

Sorry I didn't pick your posting up earlier. Adorama.gr is not us at all............ someone else registered that domain name!!

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
[email protected]

mantonino · « **Reply #62 on:** November 24, 2008, 19:01 »

Wow I dropped the ball on this - missed the cutoff.

vikavalter · « **Reply #63 on:** November 27, 2008, 13:57 »

I got this message when trying to order: Items must be shipped to within the US when redeeming a gift certificate.

leaf · « **Reply #64 on:** November 27, 2008, 16:37 »

yeah i got that message too.. I wrote adorama about that and haven't heard back

.. I will try again.... they could be on holidays for thanksgiving.

leaf · « **Reply #65 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:25 »

Quote from: vikavalter on November 27, 2008, 13:57

I got this message when trying to order: Items must be shipped to within the US when redeeming a gift certificate.

They have been having some problems with this so you have to email the adorama contact directly after you make your purchase. Send me an PM and I will give out the email address.

pancaketom · « **Reply #66 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:39 »

I ordered some stuff on the 25th so that it would get here before I took off in December, no problems with the discount (except I had to order something else to kick it over 200$ - but that is fine, another toy to play with). The package got here the 26th! wow, nice surprise.

on a second note on Adorama, a friend ordered something and later that day the price was lowered and after she called, they switched her to the lower price. Nice. It sure beats some of those fly by night bait and switch places.

--=Tom

Phil · « **Reply #67 on:** March 30, 2009, 17:24 »

what are the chances of doing another of these, now that it about 6 months later (and I'm in the process of changing systems) ??

(or does anyone know any working discount codes for b&h or adorama)

Phil

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