Is $569 good for the EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR?

pmoa

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I want to sell my PSP and my Canon A80 and get a good digital SLR camera. I have been doing some shopping and I am wondering if that is a good camera for the price? HELP ME ATOT!
 
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Where are you seeing that price? I can't remember off the top of my head what the normal price for the XT is, but if that's from a web-based dealer in the NYC/Brooklyn area....run away and don't look back. :p
 

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Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Where are you seeing that price? I can't remember off the top of my head what the normal price for the XT is, but if that's from a web-based dealer in the NYC/Brooklyn area....run away and don't look back. :p

Why do you say that?
 
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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Where are you seeing that price? I can't remember off the top of my head what the normal price for the XT is, but if that's from a web-based dealer in the NYC/Brooklyn area....run away and don't look back. :p

Why do you say that?

There are tons of shady companies that seem to be set up in that area, claiming to sell photo equipment. RossMAN can probably elaborate more on this.
 

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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Where are you seeing that price? I can't remember off the top of my head what the normal price for the XT is, but if that's from a web-based dealer in the NYC/Brooklyn area....run away and don't look back. :p

Why do you say that?

Gray market products that don't have US warranties. Dodgy selling practices that try and strong arm you into buying overpriced accessories. Flat out refusing to ship your order UNLESS you purchase said overpriced accessories.

So on and so forth.
 

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Originally posted by: brigden
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Where are you seeing that price? I can't remember off the top of my head what the normal price for the XT is, but if that's from a web-based dealer in the NYC/Brooklyn area....run away and don't look back. :p

Why do you say that?

The price is clearly too good to be true. That and 99% of the dealers in NYC (short of B&H, Adorama, etc...) are HORRIBLE.
 
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That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.
 

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Originally posted by: CheapArse
That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.


The Rebel XT is the 350d...

OP, where do you see this $569 price?
 

pmoa

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yeah i just checked resellerratings on amphotoworld.....its going to be about 800 dollars. Im not really on a tight budget, but would like a nicer camera with some good lenses and I fell in love with the digital rebel at ritz camera.
 

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Originally posted by: aphex
Originally posted by: CheapArse
That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.


The Rebel XT is the 350d...

OP, where do you see this $569 price?


AMPHOTOWORLD.com resellerrating of .60 in 6 months!!!!!
 
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Originally posted by: pmoa
Originally posted by: aphex
Originally posted by: CheapArse
That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.


The Rebel XT is the 350d...

OP, where do you see this $569 price?


AMPHOTOWORLD.com resellerrating of .60 in 6 months!!!!!

Yup, that's what we were talking about. :p
 
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Originally posted by: aphex
Originally posted by: CheapArse
That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.


The Rebel XT is the 350d...

OP, where do you see this $569 price?

I saw the price and assumed it was the 300d...$600 is an awsome price for the XT...but I bet they bait and switch you.

How did $570 turn into $800 btw
 

pmoa

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Originally posted by: CheapArse
Originally posted by: aphex
Originally posted by: CheapArse
That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.


The Rebel XT is the 350d...

OP, where do you see this $569 price?

I saw the price and assumed it was the 300d...$600 is an awsome price for the XT...but I bet they bait and switch you.

How did $570 turn into $800 btw


well the lowest price will prolly be around 800 with just the body with no lenses
 
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Originally posted by: pmoa
Originally posted by: aphex
Originally posted by: CheapArse
That is a decent price for the 300d...but if you're on a tight budget...DSLR isn't really the way to go as accessories will hurt the wallet. Where are you seeing this price? If its from a camera store in NY, save a few, don't buy it.


The Rebel XT is the 350d...

OP, where do you see this $569 price?


AMPHOTOWORLD.com resellerrating of .60 in 6 months!!!!!

Thus the price...

I just ordered my XT body from dell for $700 including tax. That deal is dead, but you should keep your eye out for next one.
 

pmoa

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Where are you seeing that price? I can't remember off the top of my head what the normal price for the XT is, but if that's from a web-based dealer in the NYC/Brooklyn area....run away and don't look back. :p

SynthDude2001 is correct.

Compare prices against
Froogle.com
PriceGrabber.com
PriceWatch.com


yeah i did that with froogle...and it got me amphotoworld.com and they are terrible...I want a LEGIT deal....Thank you all ATOT!