Where to buy grey?

[AdamK]

So I've made the descision to buy a new lens (Canon 70-200L IS USM II). The savings in buying grey are way too good to justify a domestic purchase, but what is the best site to purchase from considering price, delivery, warranty?

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

[fess67]

I have always had a very good experience from Cameras direct. http://www.camerasdirect.com.au Price is comparable with the others, service good and no complaints about quality.

[I @ M]

And you can always help support Ausphotography by purchasing from either a site advertiser or clicking through through the links here to the commission based advertisers.

There are prices for that lens at all of them.

eGlobal

B&H

Adorama

Digitalrev

[AdamK]

Hi Andrew,
I had a look at the site advertisers. Hoping for some first hand advice from those that have purchased before me..... Who did you buy from and would you recommend them?

[I @ M]

Errrr, sorry Adam, I'm a total dud there cos I haven't bought anything from any of those dealers. Not because they don't have pretty good reputations but purely because I have managed better prices on many things that I have needed and not necessarily "grey" items.

[Speedway]

I bought the same lens through E Global Linked through the site sponsors page and couldn't be happier with their service and price.
Keith.

[Wayno]

Heres a good website for comparing prices:
http://spot.lofico.com.au/index.php

[Mark L]

Bought my camera from B&H.

[Lantern]

I've just placed an order through ddphotographics. They have shop fronts in Syd and Bris. I'll let you know how I go.
The price wasn't as good as DWI but I tried to order through DWI and they use paypal for their merchant services and that has a 2% loading, then if you want a reasonable shipping time, thats extra too. With the accessories it ended up being cheaper at dd.

[Cyza]

I've bought all my gear except for the stuff I got second hand from here
http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au

[Speedway]

There was no extras when I got my camera through DWI they are all factored into the price, buyers do not pay loadings. As for the shipping 6 working days is not slow considering I am 2 days from Melbourne or Sydney and I saved over $300.

[mikec]

I've just placed an order through ddphotographics. They have shop fronts in Syd and Bris. I'll let you know how I go.
The price wasn't as good as DWI but I tried to order through DWI and they use paypal for their merchant services and that has a 2% loading, then if you want a reasonable shipping time, thats extra too. With the accessories it ended up being cheaper at dd.

DDP no longer have a Brisbane store, it closed about 12 months ago.

[Tommo1965]

ive purchased from Digitalrev..very happy with quick shipping..I think my Tele converter was in my hands three days after placing the order

[rellik666]

Have used B&H, Adorama and DWI and all are great! There were no loading when I bought with DWI either and I got my 70-200mm for a song at just the right time, but very happy with them all!

[AdamK]

Thanks for your replies. Very helpful.

[Epoc]

I have used DWI, eGlobal and Digital Rev. All were excellent with the standout being eGlobal. After me placing the order Friday afternoon I had the item in my hand Monday afternoon

[agb]

I've just placed an order through ddphotographics. They have shop fronts in Syd and Bris. I'll let you know how I go.
The price wasn't as good as DWI but I tried to order through DWI and they use paypal for their merchant services and that has a 2% loading, then if you want a reasonable shipping time, thats extra too. With the accessories it ended up being cheaper at dd.

My comment is superfluous

[rookie]

Cant praise DWI enough

[patrickv]

Digitalrev and eGlobal have served me well. Digitalrev was consistently faster.
When I bought a poorly calibrated Sigma lens from eGlobal, they agreed to pay for recalibration at CR Kennedy (Sigma official aftermarket service in Australia).

I bought the stuff that was similarly priced (less than 10% difference), such as Tamron 24-70 at Digidirect store, don't want to worry about shipping and service when it's so small.

[zeroharm]

I can highly recommend Eglobal one of the site sponsors, from placing the order to delivery in country Victoria, it arrived within 3 days to my door and the prices are very good too.

They are the only one's I have purchased from ,but I have bought from them twice now, and when I'm ready to purchase again, I will be using them again.

I have had excellent service through Eglobal as well.. Cannot fault them and the delivery times are incredible!!