[Request] Reputable online camcorder retailer

DurtyMurty

Im thinking of buying a Panasonic GS 280 or GS 300 camcorder and, having read some negative feedback about pixmania, am looking for a reliable online retailer (Komplett don't stock this model. )

I'm not taking chances with an eBay or US retailer. I found some UK sellers with good reviews eg shopping4cameras.com but with no delivery options outside UK

Can anybody recommend somebody in UK/europe with good aftersales service and .ie delivery?

kaizersoze

http://www.jessops.com/Store/s35358/0/Camcorders/Panasonic/NV-GS280-Mini-DV-Camcorder/details.aspx
Never dealt with them before so I can't really recommend them but they see to have a good selection of stuff and they do deliver to Ireland.
BTW, you're right to be wary of Pixmania.

denismac

I too was wary of Pixmania having read the posts here but having been f**ked about by Amazon and Komplett coming in at €40 dearer for the same item (a camcorder) I bit the bullet, took a chance and hey, no problem whatsoever. In fact the item was delivered in only 4 days from order. You take your chances with any online retailer, I reckon.

Hydromonkey

I get all my camera gear from www.technikdirekt.de

chump

about www.technikdirekt.de ?

How does payment etc. work, is it cash on delivery?
What exactly is the delvery charge, 22euro?

ANd are they reliable...?

Drag00n79

I bought a camera from Technikdirekt.de about three months ago. A charger was missing from the package but after a phonecall the replacement was sent out immediately.

byte

denismac wrote:

I too was wary of Pixmania having read the posts here but having been f**ked about by Amazon and Komplett coming in at €40 dearer for the same item (a camcorder) I bit the bullet, took a chance and hey, no problem whatsoever. In fact the item was delivered in only 4 days from order. You take your chances with any online retailer, I reckon.

I hope mine comes alright too, as I ordered a camera last night :eek:

It was cheaper than Komplett so hope it all works out now...

smemon

i got my camera of topvision hands down the cheapest for my casio exilim ex-s600. only €13 delivery too so i ordered a few cases of dvd's and cd's to get my values worth! 100 spindle dvd-r for €16 and the cd-r's for €13

beat that. great bargains all round, delivery was a bit slow as far as i remember but nothing major - about 7 or 8 days.

Hydromonkey

chump wrote:

about www.technikdirekt.de ?

How does payment etc. work, is it cash on delivery?
What exactly is the delvery charge, 22euro?

ANd are they reliable...?

I pay by credit card, the first time you order they will ask you to send a scan of a drivers license ect. for proof of address. Most places seem to do that now though.

Delivery charge is €22, unless you're getting large items (TVs) when it's €80

I've never heard anything said against thier reliability and know of quite a few people who buy a fair amount of expensive gear through them

chump

Hydromonkey wrote:

I pay by credit card, the first time you order they will ask you to send a scan of a drivers license ect. for proof of address. Most places seem to do that now though.

Delivery charge is €22, unless you're getting large items (TVs) when it's €80

I've never heard anything said against thier reliability and know of quite a few people who buy a fair amount of expensive gear through them

cheers

DurtyMurty

Thanks to all who replied. I hadn't heard of http://www.technikdirekt.de/. They have a very keen price on the panasonic, but unfortunately currently out of stock. I may wait around for it, but am also looking at a few other models

Thanks again