Cotswold and Panamoz
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Delivery on the 5th working day, that's fast. This has all been too tempting...
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Arrived today so 9 business days. RM did just leave it on the door step although to be fair they tend to do that as we don’t have public walking past!
Now to try it on my XT5 and XM1
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Ordered a Sony A7V & 70-200mm lens Monday lunchtime from Panamoz, it was delivered on the Friday morning of the same week. Fantastic service as usual.
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I'm wanting an A7V to replace my A7C, can't decide between EInfinity and Cotswold.
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From personal experience I would go for Panamoz... I had to raise a dispute with Paypal regarding a Nikon Z 14-24mm f2.8 lens I ordered with Cotswold and wouldn't use them again. (Although my previous two orders were fine.)
If you send Tina a email at Panamoz she may match Effinity.
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What was the issue with the lens?
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I'm not liking the sound of this
I never thought to see if Panamoz would price match, used them a few times in the past without any issues. This is my first time using Cotsworld.
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I'm not liking the sound of this
I never thought to see if Panamoz would price match, used them a few times in the past without any issues. This is my first time using Cotsworld.
I placed the order with Cotswold for the 14-24mm Z f2.8 lens last July ready for our holiday in the September. I had tracking three days after ordering and started to follow the tracking process. After about six days I looked at the order again and the order had been pulled and returned to the supplier. Contacted Cotswold and they didn't know what was going on initially and then after a few more days Cotswold contacted me and stated the Paypal had pulled the order, yes right I thought!! Contacted PayPal and they said the payment had been made to Cotswold which married in with my PayPal statements. Back and forth with Cotswold and I raised a dispute with Paypal and had my money back roughly 8 weeks later.
I ended up ordering a Tamron 16-30mm G2 from Wex for my holiday.
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I was going to use PayPal, but I decided to use my credit card directly as I figured it would offer more protection. Hopefully I won't have to use it.
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Out of the three Cotswold is the only one I have had an issue with, I have dust on the back of a lens from them, they didn't want to know said it's totally acceptable. I did end up helping it because it does make zero difference to photos, but there messages left a sour taste.
I was hoping for a replacement if I sent it back, but they said I'd need to pay a restocking fee because id opened it.
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Ordered new lens from Panamoz on the 21st. Arrived this afternoon a day early, to the Highlands.
Nae bother.
Nae bother.
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As an alternative to Cotswold and Panamoz, I have just used Cameriz for the first time. I bought a Sony A1 II and a Sony 20-70 F4 for a really good price. 12 days from order to delivery via FedEX who kept me well informed on progress. I would certainly be happy to use Cameriz again.
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Used them in the past for an R3 and to be fair the service was excellent although i seem to remember them being slightly more expensive.
They seem to be pretty competitive with e-infinity, Cotswold, CamerasDori etc. I certainly saved more money using Cameriz.
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Have order thousands of pounds worth of lenses and bodies through Panamoz, not a single issue and the savings are ridiculous - have never needed the three year warranty but it's nice to know it's there ;-)
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I have used Cameriz for a few purchases very successfully over the last few months. They may be the new kid on the block but they price very aggressively and I have had absolutely no problems.
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Always nerve racking at first, I'll keep an eye on them.
I'm wanting an A7V later this year, unless they release an A7CRii.
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I used them a month ago for an expensive lens - the price beat everyone, and delivery time was very acceptable.
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I have used E-Infinity, Panamoz and Norwich Cameras in the past - all with absolutely no issues.
I recently ordered a Canon RF70-200 f2.8 L from Camerasdori.
The lens was ~£1200 cheaper than UK suppliers, £300 cheaper than 'used with scratches on the front element' and ~£120 cheaper than the suppliers I have used previously.
The lens arrived today well packed and brand new, 7 days after ordering.
I recieved a conformation of order email almost immediately after placing the order, and a link to enable me to track progress.
The lens sat as 'processing' for 5 days, when I queried this, I quickly recieved a helpful reply....basically the status doesnt change to 'dispatched' until the package is with the UK courier. Not entirely helpful, but OK when you understand what is going on.
DPD completed the delivery.
So, a thumbs-up for Camerasdori.
I recently ordered a Canon RF70-200 f2.8 L from Camerasdori.
The lens was ~£1200 cheaper than UK suppliers, £300 cheaper than 'used with scratches on the front element' and ~£120 cheaper than the suppliers I have used previously.
The lens arrived today well packed and brand new, 7 days after ordering.
I recieved a conformation of order email almost immediately after placing the order, and a link to enable me to track progress.
The lens sat as 'processing' for 5 days, when I queried this, I quickly recieved a helpful reply....basically the status doesnt change to 'dispatched' until the package is with the UK courier. Not entirely helpful, but OK when you understand what is going on.
DPD completed the delivery.
So, a thumbs-up for Camerasdori.
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I'll be upgrading my macro kit soon and I must admit to being really tempted to order from Cameriz.
The £2,600 saving on a Canon R5mk2 and a Canon RF100mm Macro is not to be sniffed at but, spending just over £3,000 with a relatively unknown/very new company does make it a bit of a nervous purchase.
I just need to grow a pair and hope PayPal will have my back in case of any issues.
The £2,600 saving on a Canon R5mk2 and a Canon RF100mm Macro is not to be sniffed at but, spending just over £3,000 with a relatively unknown/very new company does make it a bit of a nervous purchase.
I just need to grow a pair and hope PayPal will have my back in case of any issues.
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I completely understand your position.
I always order using a c/card directly, rather than through PayPal (not sure if it makes a difference in the event of things going Pete Tong?!)
There are a few newer players in the market, Cameriz and Camerasdori (see my recent experience in post #391 above) amongst them.
Maybe you would be more comfortable using one of the long established and well tried and trusted companies like Panamoz (who will drop prices is you ask for a price-match)?
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Panamoz is definitely an option and the extra £500 over Cameriz might be worth it for a little extra peace of mind.
I've got a couple of months to think about it, so will make a decision then.
I've got a couple of months to think about it, so will make a decision then.
Cameriz and Camerasdori are just as good as the likes of e-infinity and Panamoz. I checked with Barclaycard before buying from both and was assure they would cover me as normal. I bought a Sony A1 mk II and various lenses from the two companies with absolutely no issues. I will be ordering more lenses from them shortly.
As for Panamoz price matching, I have asked them three or four times to do so with various purchases and they only lowered their price once and even then it never matched the price I was looking for.
As for Panamoz price matching, I have asked them three or four times to do so with various purchases and they only lowered their price once and even then it never matched the price I was looking for.
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They've never matched a price for me either.
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Consumer rights are difficult enough to enforce domestically, never mind internationally, so definitely use a credit card and let the bank take the risk. PayPal protection is policy, credit card protection is law.
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You're saving so much, I just buy not expecting a warranty. Pretty much any single repair will still make it cheaper anyway.
A7V for instance you save £1000 how many repairs is that?
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The Panamoz 3 year warranty is tried, tested and good.