where to buy SONY HVR-Z7U HDV Camcorder
by Kimberly Bautista
on
Apr 9, 2008 at 1:29:04 am
Hi,
I am planning on buying the Sony HVR-Z7U HDV Camcorder.
Can someone give me advice about where to buy this camera?
I would like to pick it up from a store somewhere in California, either in San Francisco or Los Angeles. That would be best for me. I have been looking for deals online with this camera, but the only site I found that I really trust is BH Photo and they charge the maximum. Do you have advice on a reliable store where I can get the camera at a price lower than $5600? Or somewhere reliable where I could get a nice package with the Z7?
I saw 1 Way Photo and Best Price Cameras, but they seem to be scams. Any ideas?
Thank you,
Kimberly Bautista
Graduate Student
UC Santa Cruz
Social Documentation Program
Community Studies Department
Re: where to buy SONY HVR-Z7U HDV Camcorder by Christopher Kinsman on Apr 10, 2008 at 2:25:11 am
Hey Kimberly, Congrats on the almost purchase. There's a couple of routes to go by.
1. B&H is reliable and since they're in NY you don't pay sales tax. Thats over 450 savings right there!
2. Bel Air camera in Westwood has an excellent staff that always tries to match reputable online pricing. They wont match the scam NY houses that advertise the camera at 3k.
3. Samy's camera in LA (several locations) are extremely knowledgable and have been around a long time. I think they price-match as well.
4. AudioVideo centers. They aren't cheap but have interesting 12-18 month no interest financing available. You'll pay a little more for the camera up front, but if you can pay off the loan on time you'll save in the long run.
I always recommend buying the extended Philips warranty or whatever they're offering as it's paid for itself many times over on my Z1U, A1U and VX1000.
Call Morris and George Meyer TV Repair for any repairs, cleanings etc. They are Sony authorized and do most warranty work. They're in Santa Monica.
There are many online advertisers that will try and hook you in to a low priced add. Most of them are located in NY and NJ. They'll take your order, call you back the next day and try and sell you a ton of overpriced extras. When you refuse, they tell you there's a high demand for that camera and they're back ordered for 6 weeks. When you cancel your order they charge you at 10 -30% "restocking" fee for an item they never had! BEWARE!
And finally...
If you or friends ever get in trouble up there in SC call Scott at Aardwolf Bailbonds and tell him Chris & Renee sent you. He'll help you out.
Re: where to buy SONY HVR-Z7U HDV Camcorder by Mick Avery on Apr 29, 2008 at 1:49:08 pm
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has had any dealings with Sonic (NY)? Are they crooks like many of the others from that space? It seems as though they may be from the "too good to be true, then it probably is, tribe!!! I wondered what anyone has to say and if there have been any experiences? I can't find any lists of customers so maybe that is an ominous sign in itself.
