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User Reviews of Discount Camera

Yelp.com Review - by Matt H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this is the true power of Yelp. I am need of some camera service / advice. This place is close to my work so I thought I'd try it but after reading the reviews here I will go elsewhere. It also…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D D.

1.0 of 5 stars. This store is a great place to try out tripods, monopods, DSLR bags/back packs, cases, quick releases, and anything else that you want to try before buying ONLINE or SOMEWHERE ELSE. You will not want…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara K.

1.0 of 5 stars. DO NOT SHOP HERE!!! Discount in the name is a joke. Overpriced, terrible service. I stopped in on my way to work to pick up a small tripod and I paid $29.99 for it. When I looked it up online, it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel H.

3.0 of 5 stars. As many have noted, this place has some BS staff members and overpriced gear. However, it's not always like that. I've been here twice, and the second time I purchased something. The man who sold me…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marley Q.

1.0 of 5 stars. Shoot! I wish I would have read the awful reviews first. I needed an SD card reader so I went over to "Discount" Cameras across from my work and they charged me 29.99. I figured they may be charging…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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No Price Quotes

Living in the east bay and looking for the best deal on a Nikon D80 is most practically done on line or by phone, as taking a leisurely jaunt into the city isn't cost effective or practical for the purpose of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by carlos a.

1.0 of 5 stars. Edit 2/15/2008: I had given them 3 stars but have dropped it down to 1 star. I called to ask if they had a charger for my Canon Rebel XT and they told me they had two in stock but that they don't…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by charlotte c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm a little shocked at all the other reviews.. I've been in here twice and yes, the guys aren't the sweetest darlings but most adult camera geeks aren't. I didn't buy my camera from them but I needed…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Louis J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Count me among those who've been shabbily treated at this predatory shop, whose prices aren't "discount" at all. They do stock a wide selection of photo gear and accessories, and likely prosper…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

1.0 of 5 stars. AVOID THIS SHOP!! I called asking if they stocked a certain Canon flash, the salesperson replied yes, I asked if he could give me a price, he said no I would have to come into the store. When I asked…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Henning F.

1.0 of 5 stars. Purchased a Nikon D80 there a year ago and got a good price and fine service. Purchased a flash there and got ripped off and then snarled at when I asked questions about their return policy. Would…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon V.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is exactly the place you want when you want to overpay because you forgot to order someone's birthday present online!
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by K H.

1.0 of 5 stars. NEVER SHOP HERE! Worst shopping experience ever. First my company was very specific on what we needed when we called. We were also very specific about return policies, just in case it wasn't the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Couldn't be less helpful. The salesman gave me wrong information and would not let me even look at the sealed box of the camera I wanted unless I promised to purchase it on the spot. He insisted that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Guillaume J.

1.0 of 5 stars. This establishment is an abomination to photography. The sales-people are incredibly rude and have very little knowledge of photography as an art. Their prices are insulting as is the state of most of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ricky m.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've had better service/experience at those crazy large electronic stores you find NY whose retail clerks are more honest. If you want a place to go to look and feel a potential camera you are buying,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a store I went to look at stuff. Not to buy stuff. Although I did buy a couple Sunpak 555 flashes here and the price was good. Just bring in your copy of B&H and see how close they will…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chango M.

1.0 of 5 stars. If I could give negative stars I would. I gave these guys lots of business (for 1 humble consumer) over several years. I neglected to remember that there return policy is for store credit only.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Syd V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Crooks, with a capital "C". I, too, am interested in supporting small, local businesses over large, corporate companies. This has most recently been an unfortunate thing for me as I have been the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kyle J.

1.0 of 5 stars. I signed up just to write this review... So it went a little something like this:
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stew M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I visited this shop to buy some accessories for a new camera (a tripod, some filters). Pros: staff were knowledgeable and helpful without being pushy, and they had a pretty good selection for what I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Horrible wretched place. Not only are they overpriced, but I found the man to be utterly condescending. FIrst off, I usually like to support local businesses too - but only to a reasonable extent.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by k k.

1.0 of 5 stars. TOTALLY AWFUL service and store. AVOID! I was looking to buy a new camera and sell my old (professional equipment) today/spent 45 mins looking for parking and was excited for my new purchase. When I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by michael d.

1.0 of 5 stars. HATE, HATE, HATED Discount Camera!!!! This is the worst camera store that I've ever been to. They were COMPLETE jerks to me. I had to commit to buying a lens in order to see one! Although I did…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Horrible

Go in and take up a lot of time looking at every camera in the shop- then go and buy yours online from B & H for half the price.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow! This place really sucks! I did about two weeks worth of online research on digital SLRs before narrowing down my choices to 2. I then went into Discount Camera thinking:
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Avoid it like a plague

Everything in this store is extremely overpriced (Nikon D200 18-200 kit: 2,700$, 2GB memory card: 190$, ...). Avoid this store like a plague. Benjamin.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Wilson L.

1.0 of 5 stars. These guys are crocks! They swindle tourist and non-photographers with their overpriced cameras and accessories and useless information.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jim b.

1.0 of 5 stars. I don't go out of my way to criticize most places, but I would stay away from this place if I were you. Expensive and high-pressured, ask them why they don't give refunds before you buy. They act…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andr L.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is TERRIBLE! First, they never give you a price over the phone. Second, they won't give you a written quote. Third, they charge MORE than retail on accessories. Lastly, they give…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Very Rude.. Tourist Trappers, Avoid ever going in

I've been to this store twice. The first time I didn't like having to wait and wait for an assistant, but once someone helped me things were ok. I bought just a filter though after figuring out that somethings...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mike L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Everyone was super unhelpful and rude. I think they're more worried about people buying expensive cameras. UPDATE:
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lenea M.

5.0 of 5 stars. EVERYTIME!!!!! I get great service. I feel honesty from the sales person....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassio P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hoo boy, what a museum piece! This is a bona fide overstaffed, overspecialized, overdue-to-be-put-of-business-by-comp-USA-down-the street venue for all your camera needs until that happens. There…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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Damaged expensive lens

I called about an Anamorphic lens cleaning one day, I figured I'd treat myself and get it cleaned. Of course, they wouldn't give me a quote over the phone, so I had to come in to have them tell me it would...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronaldo B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went to this store to have my Anamorphic lens for my DVX100 cleaned. They quoted me 75$ ($50 more than what I've paid before.) I had to show up in the store to get this quote, they would not give it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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Do yourself a favor and DO NOT SHOP HERE

I have never bothered posting a review about bad service before but it was SO BAD here I was incensed (and nearly reduced to tears) from the aggressive and unfriendly manner I gave a broad set of criteria and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to like this camera store really. I pass it nearly everyday going to lunch at work and I always stop to atleast look at the used stuff in the window. Three times I actually went in with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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The Worst

I tried to purchase a lens from Discount Camera last year and called them to inquire about various prices. They refused to quote a price to me over the phone. I went in recently to look at a Canon 5d and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tinou B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Has good selection of cameras/lens, but is pricey. The sales staff seem knowledgeable, but when you can get things on Amazon for 40% cheaper, it's just not worth it. For example, I bought a backpack…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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bought a camera there and found out i over paid

i guess this place is made for ripping tourists off only. if you live in the city, only go there if ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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discount camera

discount camera is the camer-a to go to if you're on a real tight budget. they have tons of inexpens...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Service varies

I came here to buy my first digital camera, and it was a great experience. The person helping me se...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great service, but pricing should be more competitive. I needed a digital camera in a hurry and they had everything I wanted. Sales person was very helpful and not pushy. The camera I took home was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Unlike most camera stores that seem to push their favorite manufacturers no matter what you ask for, this shop was friendly and knew their cameras. They researched availability and told me when they…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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VERY RUDE

I was in Discount Camera on Saturday and quoted 39.95 for a 49mm close up lens set. I returned on Monday to purchase the set and was told that the sets were 49.00 and 69.00 and that they didn't even have close...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2004
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Leave the pushing for the film

I have been to discount camera a number of times swearing to myself that next time I would go elsewhere. I've been lazy and since they are conveniently located, I've returned a few times. This last visit I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2003
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