maigo
Well-known
New in factory packaged box from PhotoVillage on Amazon.com. Sold as-is because, quote, discontinued item.
Site says five units in stock as of today.
Voigtlander Bessa-L Body Silver ht...B004AWBZX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g.-MCb5E1GAQK
That is a great deal considering they are typically $90-110 used on eBay.
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Site says five units in stock as of today.
Voigtlander Bessa-L Body Silver ht...B004AWBZX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g.-MCb5E1GAQK
That is a great deal considering they are typically $90-110 used on eBay.
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xmas_one
Established
Awesome little shooter for CV wides!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
bayernfan
Well-known
just grabbed one. hope it's the real deal. thanks maigo!
Huss
Veteran
all gone
JoeLopez
Well-known
Dammit!
sakrafd
Member
They still (seem) to have them for sale directly on their website:
https://photovillage.com/product.php?productid=2914
[not sure if the site keeps accurate stock levels - I notice other products are "Out of stock"]
https://photovillage.com/product.php?productid=2914
[not sure if the site keeps accurate stock levels - I notice other products are "Out of stock"]
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
Successful order just a moment ago. $79 plus shipping.
bayernfan
Well-known
they're probably wondering why there's such a sudden influx of orders, lol.
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
Yeah, probably all three of us.
maigo
Well-known
NIB Bessa-L Silver Body on Amazon $90USD
Glad to help. Hope everyone receives their order.
I already have a black body for my 15/4.5 and 25/4 so I did not order.
It is just as well there is no warranty as my experience a few months ago with Photo Village Bessa R4M warranty services left such a bad taste in my mouth that I didn’t even bother sending it in.
Photo Village took three weeks, several phone calls, a web service request form unanswered, several unanswered emails (including to the owner) and three times sending my receipt to get an authorization to return for repair.
They do not track any service requests in a database, do not issue RMA tracking number and they expect me to trust them as a go-between to send the camera to Cosina in Japan.
No way. Recipe for disaster.
I decided to just live with my failed frame counter reset button.
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Glad to help. Hope everyone receives their order.
I already have a black body for my 15/4.5 and 25/4 so I did not order.
It is just as well there is no warranty as my experience a few months ago with Photo Village Bessa R4M warranty services left such a bad taste in my mouth that I didn’t even bother sending it in.
Photo Village took three weeks, several phone calls, a web service request form unanswered, several unanswered emails (including to the owner) and three times sending my receipt to get an authorization to return for repair.
They do not track any service requests in a database, do not issue RMA tracking number and they expect me to trust them as a go-between to send the camera to Cosina in Japan.
No way. Recipe for disaster.
I decided to just live with my failed frame counter reset button.
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Huss
Veteran
Anyone wants mine that is coming, they can have it for what I paid for it. Did this to keep this killer deal in the RFF family.
(local pick up in Los Angeles would be best so no extra shipping cost)
(local pick up in Los Angeles would be best so no extra shipping cost)
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
So... Interesting. PhotoVillage got approval for my credit card payment, then reversed it around midnight, and wrote me saying, "Why don't you pay with PayPal as money to friends/family."
So, I called and got Rosie on the phone; combination of fast talk, accent, I could not understand her at all. Got her to say she would "try to card again."
So, I called and got Rosie on the phone; combination of fast talk, accent, I could not understand her at all. Got her to say she would "try to card again."
Huss
Veteran
Really weird and shady.
valdas
Veteran
Anyone wants mine that is coming, they can have it for what I paid for it. Did this to keep this killer deal in the RFF family.
(local pick up in Los Angeles would be best so no extra shipping cost)
I would gladly pay international shipping if you'd be fine to post to Europe...
Huss
Veteran
What country? I can look up the cost if there are no local takers.
Still have to wait for it to show up...
bayernfan
Well-known
this is indeed quite shady.
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
Further update: Rosie insists on PayPal, "friends and family."
So I added $3 for PayPal fee and sent as "for merchandise" referencing the order. Rosie now confirms payment received and promises to ship. We will see in a couple of days.
So I added $3 for PayPal fee and sent as "for merchandise" referencing the order. Rosie now confirms payment received and promises to ship. We will see in a couple of days.
xasthur
Established
That sounds so sketchy, hopefully it works out and you get what is expected.
Photovillage was *is a legit store in NYC.
sakrafd
Member
fwiw, I received my camera yesterday as described (I had originally paid through paypal and didn't run into any payment issues).
Hopefully everyone who ordered gets theirs soon!
Hopefully everyone who ordered gets theirs soon!