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Buying a Digital Camera - Be Careful with Very Cheap Prices

SUMMARY: Beware of the digital camera 'package deal' sales technique.

Beware of the digital camera 'package deal' sales technique.

Be careful buying digital cameras with prices that seem too cheap to be true. While this certainly isn't the case of every low price retailer, some companies will bait you in with a low-priced camera, only to tantalize you with 'bargain' package deals that may contain substandard or closeout memory, batteries, camera cases, or the like.

These dealers may lose money if they just sell the digital camera at their rock bottom price, but by selling a package deal they can profit. Thus, you may try ordering just the camera, they may apply a pressure sales tactic, and if you do not purchase the entire package or an extended warranty, suddenly the digital camera is on backorder and will be 'available at a later time'.

Always shop around and only buy equipment from trustworthy businesses that you know will be around later in case of problems with your purchase. And this tip is not to say that all package deals are bad - just make sure to purchase only what you need.