Hdewcameras?

[MattyB_]

Anyone had any experience of these guys?

Www.hdewcameras.co.uk

They're offering the Nikon D5100 for £450 with 3 year warranty. Apparently it's grey import (although they don't say so on the site) but as they're offering a warranty, doesnt that cover the major issue over imports anyway?

http://hdewcameras3.rtrk.co.uk/?scid=61928&kw=...

Anyone want to comment? Been waiting for a decent price for a while so might pounce on this one....

[MattyB_]

Just to put a closer on this and a bit of insight for anyone else who happens to stumble across it - bit of research suggests they are legit and have good feedback. Most of the stuff is grey-import, and warranties are handled by themselves as they ship them back 'home' on your behalf.

However, Jessops have it for £499, and are currently doing 0% APR with some decently priced bundles, so am going to find the extra £50 and just collect in person.

[K12beano]

Grays of Westminster have it for £479. And that would definitely be a UK imported camera.

Problem with grey imports rests only when you try to send it back to Nikon for service. It's a big deal in the US, but IMHO not such a big deal in Europe.

If this "dealer" had really been going since 1993, I think somebody would have noticed them before now.





PS - your manual might not be in english, either.

Edited by K12beano on Sunday 17th June 19:14

[MattyB_]

Yeah, I think I'm going with Jessops. Added bonus is that Quidco currently have a 3% cashback deal, which brings the price down to £485, so overall I think I'll pay the extra £35!

[Blukoo]

I bought my 7d from them last week. They are genuine. Good service.

The manual received was a photocopy stapled together though. But for the £150 saving, I really didn't mind.

Edited by Blukoo on Monday 18th June 15:59

[minky monkey]

I bought a 70-200 2.8 mk 2 from them. Very good service, I collected and they had loads of stock there.

[dibbly dobbler]

I believe they are 'pixel uk' on eBay by the way - UK supplied kit with warranty + plenty of feedback (100% positive).

I ordered a 100mm L last night - cheaper than most of the second hand ones

[Cheib]

I bought my Nikon 70-200 VR II from them last year....cheaper than used one's. Yes it's a grey import but they are very clear about the warranty process and Nikon lenses have Intl Warranties anyway so absolutely no difference.

[dubzter]

I bought my 60d body only from them a few weeks ago at a considerable saving, came in a "kit" box without the lens obviously. Came with all accessories, inc full uk manual, charger was a European one but comes with an adapter. Warranty is one year with Canon and then 2 years with a third party company.

Overall I'm very happy.

[dibbly dobbler]

dibbly dobbler said:

I believe they are 'pixel uk' on eBay by the way - UK supplied kit with warranty + plenty of feedback (100% positive).

I ordered a 100mm L last night - cheaper than most of the second hand ones

I got my 100L through fine - no issues

[bobda]

I bought a Canon 10-22 from them last year. Took a little while to arrive but they were considerably cheaper than everywhere else (by £100 or so). Didn't appear to be a grey import either.

• EDIT*

Having just looked - they still are; lowest price listed on camerapricebuster £630 - HDews price £480.

Edited by bobda on Monday 25th June 23:37

[binliner]

I bought my 7D from them and two of my friends have also bought from them... all had good service and saved a lot of money

[Cheburator mk2]

I bought the following from them:

5d MkII
70-200 2.8L
17-40 4.0L
55mm 1.4

... and some filters. Excellent service, everything was brand new and boxed and have been recommending them to friends for a while...