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Buying online

I'm looking around to buy a camcorder. I know what I want: a Sony DCR-TRV22 Handycam Mini DV Digital Camcorder.

But I'm not decided from where to buy it. I'm looking at http://shopping.com/xPC-JVC_DCR_TRV22_MiniDV_Handycam_ and I see the price range: $449.99 - $894.77 for buying it online. What I don't understand is how a company can offer the product with $449.99 while the price is $699.99 at Sony's website.

 

Are the two products exactly the same? If yes, how come they have this big difference in price? How do YOU trust a website when buying online? Do you buy online? Thanks for any advice.

Published Friday, December 05, 2003 3:53 PM by florinlazar
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# re: Buying online

Friday, December 05, 2003 6:21 PM by Brad More
Check the site out at Resellerratings.com. Usually pretty reliable.

# re: Buying online

Friday, December 05, 2003 7:10 PM by Matt Berther
Typically what I've noticed is that when a price is significantly under the MSRP, the item for sale is a refurbished item. Look for this in small print.

If buying a refurbished unit doesnt bother you, then the cost savings can definately make it worth it.

# re: Buying online

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:38 AM by okhla_msn
Hi florinlazar !!
Though there are number of sites available online , that offers a good range range of Camcorders , in the market . but recently I was going through a site ,perhaps it was www.bb-shopping.com , pls check it, has a nice collection of variety of Digital Camcorders, from different companies . The prices were also not too high . So if you are interested , U can check it , for the reference .
James

# re: Buying online

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:39 AM by okhla_msn
Hi florinlazar !!
Though there are number of sites available online , that offers a good range range of Camcorders , in the market . but recently I was going through a site ,perhaps it was www.bb-shopping.com , pls check it, has a nice collection of variety of Digital Camcorders, from different companies . The prices were also not too high . So if you are interested , U can check it , for the reference .
James
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