Expresscameras.com BEWARE!
You are right, it is too good to be true. There Canon XL H1 w/PREMIUM Package is $7,199. Here is how
my experienced goes with Expresscameras.com:
-Conversation start around 1:00 PM 06-26-06 from Long Beach to New York, where they at.
EC: Hi, this is Greg, may I help you?
Me: Who am I speeking with please? (to be sure who
they are).
EC: Greg.
Me: Hi, Greg, What is your extension?
EC: 234.
Me: I want to confirm if the price is correct for
the item sell?
EC: Yes.
Me: Are you having a bad day today? I mean some buyer
would give you a hard time.(I'm using psychology
on him).
EC: No, no, no, I'm okay.
Me: I'm seriousely want to order this item, please
don't take it to personal if I ask you
some question concerning the item I'm going to buy.
EC: No, go ahead.
Me: Is the item in stock?
EC: Yes.
Me: Are you certain?
EC: Yes its in stock.
Me: I would like to varify all the items that come
with the camera.
EC: Sure, sure.
Me: I'm going thru the whole package deal they offer.
? Canon XL H1 3CCD Native 16:9 High Def 1080i
camcorder with 20x HD Video Zoom Lens
? XL-Mount 20x HD Zoom Lens (metal)
? Charger/Power Adapter
? AC Cable
? Battery Pack
? Color LCD Viewfinder
? DC Coupler
? Remote Control
? D Terminal Component Cable
? SD Memory Card
? Skirt Adapter
? Shoulder Strap
? Stereo Microphone
? Shoulder Pad
? 1 Year Limited Warranty
? 2 Hour Lithium Rechargeable Battery
? UV Filter
? Deluxe Camcorder Case
? Full Size Tripod
? Deluxe Lens Care and Maintenant Kit
? 5 Pack MiniDV Cassettes
? Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors
? MiniDV Head Cleaner
? Free Video Light
Me: is the camera new, factory seal?
EC: Yes.
Me: USA warranty back by Canon?
EC: yes
Me: I notice your package doesn't come with cable
connector,SVideo, composite, and component. Also
there's no Firmware CD software with it. Is it
something I have to buy extra?
EC: Can you hold on for a moment?
Me: Yes. 15 minutes later, they hung up the phone.
So I called back and asked why Greg told me to
hold on and why it was hung up. Another guy
answer the phone said, He was out. Okay, I
said.(What? In my mind). He asked what do I
need. I said about the Canon XL H1 I'm placing an
order with Greg. The guy said, That item was
sold. I said Ok, so we both hang up.
My question is the item was in stock at the moment I placed an order then the item disappear, sold out just like that. If it is sold out, why do they still advertise the item? You draw your conclusion.
BEWARE PEOPLE OF EXPRESSCAMERAS.COM!@#$%^^&*()_+

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