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Old 25-04-2008, 4:53 PM   #1
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30% off at digital-cameras.com

No idea why I keep getting emails from them, don't think I've ever bought anything from them before. Anyway...

got a mail from them today saying they are doing 30% off anything in stock, up to the 28th april. just use the super secret code '123' at stage 5 of the checkout.

Went on there and had a peruse. A few things there and I ended up buying a slingshot 300 bag and canon 50mm 1.4 for £240 delivered. Seems a good price and I suppose I got carried away with the discount. Don't really need a new 50mm but I'll try it - can always pass it along on here if I don't get on with it.

FWIW they still were showing a 70-200 f4L and a 17-55 2.8IS in stock, if you fancy 30% off.

also had a couple of canon HD camcorders, but my wife would have killed me.




edit: They're also showing Nikon D3 bodies in stock for £3k, which would be £2k after the discount. If its true thats got to be worth a punt!
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Old 25-04-2008, 4:57 PM   #2
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

Strange, the same code got you 15% off last weekend.
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Old 25-04-2008, 5:04 PM   #3
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

damn, and a canon TC-80N3 timer remote. somebody unplug my computer


edit: and a nikon D3 body.....

figuring I could pass this on to an AVforumer if it actually arrives.

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Old 25-04-2008, 5:38 PM   #4
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

well it sounds quite fishy to me, not that I have heard of anyone having problems with them before...

I mean "30% off all items in stock.. in readiness for... a new stock range".

Well what are they going to stock instead of the Nikon D3 then? Oh, another Nikon D3...
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Old 25-04-2008, 5:42 PM   #5
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

Funny thing is, all their prices appear to be about 30% dearer than everywhere else
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Old 25-04-2008, 5:44 PM   #6
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

maybe they are trying something else? No idea really.

and their prices are a little higher than the very cheapest sites, but still on a par with many other internet stores (at least from what I saw, I had parkcameras and warehouseexpress open at the same time)

that slingshot is still £70 elsewhere (couldn't find the £40 that stevegreen somehow managed to get it for)

As long as it isn't owned by some prince in Nigeria I'm hopefully ok.
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Old 25-04-2008, 5:53 PM   #7
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

70-200 f4L for 344.98 + 100 cashback, thats £244.98! Cheap, wish I had some spare cash now lol
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Old 25-04-2008, 6:02 PM   #8
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

30% 0ff the D300 body would bring it down to £688

Not in stock

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Old 25-04-2008, 6:04 PM   #9
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

I ordered a 40D and battery grip from them 2 weeks ago on one of there finance options, had to send the finance agreement back with proof of address so had to wait for my bank to post a statement out since I had been getting them online. Posted the forms back on Monday then checked my order status Tuesday. Order was shown as cancelled so I contacted the finance company to make sure it wasnt a problem with my agreement. Turns out it wasn't but the company had ceased trading so I would be careful just incase.

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Old 25-04-2008, 6:18 PM   #10
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

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just use the super secret code '123'
As currently blazoned across the home page of their site in a big red and white poster.....SUPER secret

P.S. D300 is in stock, just has 7-10 day wait...
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Old 25-04-2008, 6:37 PM   #11
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

well it came up with verified by visa, so if they screw me I'll get my money back from there.

lets see, could be fun. I don't need any of the things I ordered (although it did make me realise I need a bigger bag, but no hurry)
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Old 25-04-2008, 7:01 PM   #12
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

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As currently blazoned across the home page of their site in a big red and white poster.....SUPER secret

P.S. D300 is in stock, just has 7-10 day wait...
I don't have the red and white poster showing


But it says for "in Stock items" they show up in green, if you have to wait then that would indicate they don't have them in stock ( I would guess )

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Old 25-04-2008, 7:11 PM   #13
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

that was my understanding. If they genuinely are clearing stock, then they won't reorder anything that isn't actually in stock. Otherwise I'd have bought a sigma 105mm macro
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Old 25-04-2008, 7:24 PM   #14
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

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that was my understanding. If they genuinely are clearing stock, then they won't reorder anything that isn't actually in stock. Otherwise I'd have bought a sigma 105mm macro

Think I will e-mail them
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Old 25-04-2008, 10:36 PM   #15
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

Just ordered the canon ixus 860IS - if it turns up, I shall post my appreciation
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Old 25-04-2008, 11:20 PM   #16
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

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Just ordered the canon ixus 860IS - if it turns up, I shall post my appreciation
I doubt it'll get to that, according to the moderators on hotuk deals, they went into receivership today...

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/17586...=1#post1968218

"Expired this guys, we've been informed that the digital camera company have gone into liquidation as of today".

(if you've ordered I shouldn't worry too much....several folks on HotDeals UK ordered a few days ago & they have they're cameras.

I tried to give them £1250 on Sunday - but they cancelled my order as they didn't have the 5D + 24-105mm combo in stock....so I think they're reasonably honourable.

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Old 26-04-2008, 8:57 AM   #17
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

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Well what are they going to stock instead of the Nikon D3 then? Oh, another Nikon D3...
The new D3X's perhaps
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Old 26-04-2008, 3:44 PM   #18
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

If I get it, cool, if not, I won't be paying my credit card bill. Thanks for the info.
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Old 26-04-2008, 4:20 PM   #19
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

I just tried my luck but it wouldn't process my order
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Old 26-04-2008, 9:48 PM   #20
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

Ive ordered a Nikon D60 and it has processed it, you are fine as long as you pay by credit card.

I have to say that the liquidation situation may not neccesarily stop orders being fulfilled if they have the stock, D60 at £274 or a D3 at £2100 are almost too good to miss !

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Old 26-04-2008, 10:06 PM   #21
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

Just about to press the button on a D300, will I get the chance to cancel if the code doesn't work ?

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Old 26-04-2008, 11:21 PM   #22
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Just about to press the button on a D300, will I get the chance to cancel if the code doesn't work ?

Bill
I think it only applies to items that are currently in stock
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Old 27-04-2008, 6:20 AM   #23
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Hmm a D3 at just over 2K. Bit hard to resist that.

Well I'm prepared to reclaim it back through the CC company if that doesn't come off, so I've had a punt
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Hmm a D3 at just over 2K. Bit hard to resist that.

Well I'm prepared to reclaim it back through the CC company if that doesn't come off, so I've had a punt

My bro ordered a 400D from them on the 15% offer, and he got it with no problems what so ever during the week.

But he may have been lucky.
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Hmm a D3 at just over 2K. Bit hard to resist that.

Well I'm prepared to reclaim it back through the CC company if that doesn't come off, so I've had a punt
I bought one and I'm a canon user!
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Old 27-04-2008, 1:27 PM   #26
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My bro ordered a 400D from them on the 15% offer, and he got it with no problems what so ever during the week.

But he may have been lucky.
Yep that's me. I got the 400d, bag and card for £295 (inlcuding Canon cashback). It was delivered next day so I guess I was very lucky. I just hope others don't get caught with this.

p.s. loving the 400d.... just need to work out how to use all of it.
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

How do you canel an order, if you want to? My order is on hold.
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Re: 30% off at digital-cameras.com

Just tried phoning 01483 685 504 (thats the digital camera company and not just some random number) - no reply.

My payment is also 'on hold' and I wonder whether that is a CC protection to prevent people piling money into a 'dead' company.
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Just had an email to say all D3 stock is sold and my order is cancelled. No funds taken.

Ah well. Nothing ventured....

Doesn't look like there's too much for anyone to worry about. email came from Andy@digital-cameras.com if you want to try getting in touch that way.
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Just tried a number of contact numbers on the website and they are now all engaged.

I've sent an email to Andy so fingers crossed for a reply. Will report back here if I hear anything.
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