My 55-200 VR just landed

Paulie-W · 06-03-2008, 8:24 PM

Looking forward to the weekend now.

Gonna need a bigger bag soon

onefunkypenguin · 07-03-2008, 1:24 AM

me too, il have a wee look in your flcikr mate although i just got phone call asking me to have portfolio done by monday for my college interview... thought id have at least a couple of weeks to prepare!

Paulie-W · 07-03-2008, 7:54 AM

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me too, il have a wee look in your flcikr mate although i just got phone call asking me to have portfolio done by monday for my college interview... thought id have at least a couple of weeks to prepare!

Nothing like a bit of pressure on to make you come up with the good eh?

onefunkypenguin · 07-03-2008, 8:44 PM

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Nothing like a bit of pressure on to make you come up with the good eh?

well me thinks its worked, check out my other post in 5 mins mate!

Hades · 07-03-2008, 9:16 PM

Still making my list of things I would need when I make the final jump

Can I ask where you bought this from and how much if possible please?

Paulie-W · 07-03-2008, 9:37 PM

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Still making my list of things I would need when I make the final jump

Can I ask where you bought this from and how much if possible please?

Yeah of course mate, no worries. I got it here
Ordered Monday night and it arrived Thursday morning.

Hades · 07-03-2008, 9:49 PM

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Yeah of course mate, no worries. I got it here
Ordered Monday night and it arrived Thursday morning.

Thanks for that, I was searching around and found it here for £106.20 delivered (there is a voucher you can use). Also 2% via Quidco on the price before VAT.

Paulie-W · 07-03-2008, 10:04 PM

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Thanks for that, I was searching around and found it here for £106.20 delivered (there is a voucher you can use). Also 2% via Quidco on the price before VAT.

Careful mate. That`s not the VR one.

Hades · 07-03-2008, 10:07 PM

Ahhh so its not..... camerapricebuster list not the easiest of lists to read at the best of times.

Paulie-W · 07-03-2008, 10:21 PM

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Ahhh so its not..... camerapricebuster list not the easiest of lists to read at the best of times.

Tell me about it. I searched plenty of places and the cheapest is around £130 delivered, give or take a couple of quid.

Hades · 07-03-2008, 10:30 PM

I just don't fancy buying from eBay.... but that's just me.

Paulie-W · 07-03-2008, 11:04 PM

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I just don't fancy buying from eBay.... but that's just me.

To be honest i didn`t either. But considering their feedback and quantity of gear they shift, i figured it would be worth a punt. As it happened it worked out great.

onefunkypenguin · 07-03-2008, 11:08 PM

iv used that emilyandlily store a few times for digital cameras for friends and even though the items were reconditioned they were more than happy with them. for that price, im almost tempted myself!

Paulie-W · 08-03-2008, 12:17 AM

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iv used that emilyandlily store a few times for digital cameras for friends and even though the items were reconditioned they were more than happy with them. for that price, im almost tempted myself!

This was a brand spanky new complete with all paperwork and goodies etc.

Hades · 08-03-2008, 3:51 PM

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To be honest i didn`t either. But considering their feedback and quantity of gear they shift, i figured it would be worth a punt. As it happened it worked out great.

How do you go with warranty? If it goes wrong in 12 months, is it Nikon you send it back to for repair?

Paulie-W · 08-03-2008, 4:35 PM

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How do you go with warranty? If it goes wrong in 12 months, is it Nikon you send it back to for repair?

Nikon blue (i guess international) warranty.

Hades · 08-03-2008, 4:41 PM

Going to give it a miss I think. Some feedback states the seller is actually based in the USA not UK.... or the items are.

It would be just my luck for something to go wrong and I would be kicking myself if it did.... and it was a nightmare to sort out.

Thanks for your prompt info though.

Paulie-W · 08-03-2008, 5:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazza_UK

Going to give it a miss I think. Some feedback states the seller is actually based in the USA not UK.... or the items are.

It would be just my luck for something to go wrong and I would be kicking myself if it did.... and it was a nightmare to sort out.

Thanks for your prompt info though.

No worries mate.

I think their main is in the states, but they have some sort of depot in the UK. Mine arrived via city link.