Darch Nemesis wrote: This thread has gotten hella long since I was last perusing! So what's the latest thinking on E-Global? Still worth it for cameras, less so for phones etc? I'd try E-Infinity, but they're not carrying the camera I'm after.
tedpan wrote: » I've never had an issue with them apart from the odd delivery that took 3 weeks. Customer support is slow but the products are always perfect, have super prices and no risk of additional charges. 15-20 orders in the last 3 years.
Darch Nemesis wrote: » This thread has gotten hella long since I was last perusing! So what's the latest thinking on E-Global? Still worth it for cameras, less so for phones etc? I'd try E-Infinity, but they're not carrying the camera I'm after.
vectra wrote: » Did you shoot E-Infinity an email asking if they have or are expecting stock of your requirements?
Darch Nemesis wrote: » No. I'm looking for a Sony RX100, but they don't seem to carry the line at all. Wouldn't do any harm to contact them I suppose.
Darch Nemesis wrote: » To be fair to them, they got back to me almost instantly. Unfortunately they have no stock on any models in the RX100 line, and won't have for a few weeks. I'll pull the trigger on E-Global and see how it goes.
celica00 wrote: » Hi All, by reading the latest posts it seems to be ok to order from them? Im looking at some action cameras at the moment, is that the legit ones (brand name on them) or is it replicas with printed brand names hence its cheaper?
Darch Nemesis wrote: » As it turns out, I didn't get a chance to buy this since posting last. Just had a look again on E-Finity, and whaddya know, they have it in stock for €15 cheaper than E-Global. Purchased there and then! Thanks again Vectra.
Darch Nemesis wrote: » Arrived Tuesday, via DPD. Great service! Very happy with the camera itself as well, although I'll wait for the grip and screen protector to arrive before taking it out and about.
IrishHomer wrote: » I wanted to get a Canon 7d mark ii but it's out of stock both in Eglobal and e finity. I think it's being replaced by a new model next month so I doubt they will get more stock. Does anyone know any similar cheap sites to source one please
freddyuk wrote: » Just so you all know this type of scam is what Amazon and Ebay also do. It is simply VAT avoidance on a grand scale and governments seem unwilling or unable to control it. The loss of tax revenues runs into billions. The cost to domestic businesses is basically bankruptcy as domestic companies are obliged to pay/charge VAT which is heavily enforced. Each time you buy from these suppliers you are killing off the legitimate local businesses who simply cannot compete. Look here for full details http://www.vatfraud.org/ HMRC in the UK now insist foreign sellers (Ebay and Amazon) register for VAT and display a valid VAT number. The sellers simply get a number registered to a UK post box address and never actually file any returns. I don't blame anyone for buying the cheapest product but you should be aware of how it is done.
milkod2001 wrote: » The reason for low prices are that you are getting grey market products. If there is some issue with it you will have to send it back to Honk Kong or god know where. It is a huge gamble for cameras and lenses. For small cheap items it is OK to take a risk.
vectra wrote: » Absolutely wrong.
Bacchus wrote: » You sure about that... I mean... absolutely sure to say "absolutely wrong". I've never had to avail of official support so I can't be 100% but I'm quite confident that they are a grey market distributor and therefore you won't get official warranty from the manufacturer.
vectra wrote: » Sorry I cannot comment on Eglobal products except for a phone I bought. It was 100% genuine. As far as E-Infinity are concerned, I bought a Canon camera and 2 canon zoom lenses. All came in original canon boxes and all have been registered on Canon site.
milkod2001 wrote: » You clearly have no idea what grey market products are. Yes, products are genuine, they look exactly like other products, made by same company and come with same box. The only issue is that they are not meant for EU market and don't come with EU warranty. In case of your Canon gear, you are lucky. Canon has no problem to repair grey market products within or beyond warranty. Happy days.With Nikon, Sony and others you got no luck. They won't touch grey market products even if it is within its warranty. So you can pay less but have to take gamble praying nothing will happen with whatever you order or you pay much more to Irish retailer but get product with genuine EU warranty.