Strange experience with purchases ...

[Scott328i]

Well I ventured into Jessops about an hour ago and left very pleased and somewhat bemused ...

The guys in there were incredibly helpful, knew his stuff and offered me some very honest advice!!!

I am now £552 lighter and a Canon 450d, Canon 18-55mm lens with Tamron 70-300mm, and an 8gb card with £25 off canon products heavier.

Saving £50 on cashback I thought that was pretty good for a monkey.

Thumbs up to the 'tog in Jessops wasn't some store monkey. Although had I a bigger budget I would have opted for the 40d. Hey ho, I am very pleased but no have to wait for Christmas Day to have a play. Although my filters fit on the 18-55mm lens I am very happy about that saving another £40 without having to go buy a new set.

Now to sign up for a flickr account.

Thanks Guys

Scott

Edited by Scott328i on Saturday 13th December 14:43

[Monochrome]

Not a bad deal. What was strange about it?

[Scott328i]

Monochrome said:

Not a bad deal. What was strange about it?

The bloke actually new what he was talking about

[4hero]

they are pretty good sometimes, I went in for a Hoya Pro UV filter priced £54 yesterday, walked out £30 lighter. If you don't ask for a discount you don't get

edited to say, good choice with the canon, enjoy

Edited by 4hero on Saturday 13th December 16:45

[Monochrome]

Ahaa, know what you mean now, i think camera shops have their fair share of knowledgeable dudes compared to say comet. Although jessops is a bit touch and go sometimes.

[mph999]

My local Jessops used to be excellent - now the saff have changed it's really poor.

I went in looking for the battery grip for my D300, and asked if they would price match - "Depends what I feel like" was the answer. I don't mind them not knowing about some products (hey, you can't know everything), but smart-arse answers will instantly loose my custom.

I walked out - went up the road and purchased from a small chain camera shop, which surprisingly was cheaper anyhow.

Martin

[john185k]

4hero said:

they are pretty good sometimes, I went in for a Hoya Pro UV filter priced £54 yesterday, walked out £30 lighter. If you don't ask for a discount you don't get

edited to say, good choice with the canon, enjoy

Edited by 4hero on Saturday 13th December 16:45

Right, now how did you do that!

Your coming with me when I buy my ND grad filter setup

[4hero]

john185k said:

4hero said:

they are pretty good sometimes, I went in for a Hoya Pro UV filter priced £54 yesterday, walked out £30 lighter. If you don't ask for a discount you don't get

edited to say, good choice with the canon, enjoy

Edited by 4hero on Saturday 13th December 16:45

Right, now how did you do that!

Your coming with me when I buy my ND grad filter setup

Spend ££££'s on lenses, you'll get lots of things for cheap! Also, being on first name terms with all the staff helps

[Holst]

I bought my new camera from jessops and the guy there was very helpful, also gave me £50 off even though it was already "discounted" by £50.

I went in later to buy a new strap and some other bits and the woman in there was much less helpful, so I went elsewhere.

[Goldeeno]

Can't fault jessops for being helpful, looking for a new lens, go try it out in jessops first. If its Canon or Nikon, prices with cashback are few and far between. They can be exspensive on other bits though. Last time i was in there i think CF ultra 2 cards were £35, or something. Amazon 4.99.