ordering from amazon....

darkcloud · 01-17-2010, 03:52 PM

So I've only ordered books and such from Amazon. I've been thinking of ordering this from there...

Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single dumbells
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OC5RXE/...SIN=B000OC5RXE

They are hands down the cheapest for this product. But again I've never spent more then $20 on a product from Amazon and I'm kinda hesitant about spending $300 there.

What do you guys think? Any worries?

BTW.. anyone have these? Yay or Nay?

Ender514 · 01-17-2010, 03:56 PM

i wouldnt worry about spending that much on amazon.

ive always wondered if those were any good. i would read through the comments.

darkcloud · 01-17-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender514

i wouldnt worry about spending that much on amazon.

ive always wondered if those were any good. i would read through the comments.

I read through the reviews. Nothing but good. Just wanted to see if I could get a review from someone I kinda know in a way through here.

FStop7 · 01-17-2010, 04:09 PM

I've spent a lot with Amazon including a $3000 Mac Pro, never had a problem knock on wood.

Tondtar · 01-17-2010, 04:14 PM

Amazon is da sh*t. No worries ...

DevJ · 01-17-2010, 04:15 PM

^^+1. I buy a lot of my stuff from Amazon. It usually turns out to be the cheapest also.

Scorpion · 01-17-2010, 06:10 PM

Bought a few books off their myself, no problems at all.

Kev · 01-17-2010, 06:27 PM

Bought my 36" Sony XBR from them last year. No problems at all, very happy with the service

jlfullmer · 01-17-2010, 06:27 PM

I've spent thousands on Amazon over the years with no issues. Go for it.

persian54 · 01-17-2010, 07:31 PM

Amazon is great for the buyer

hell for a seller, they charge the most fees...

Dan in PA · 01-17-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

I've spent a lot with Amazon including a $3000 Mac Pro, never had a problem knock on wood.

+1, I just received a $2000 camera from them, no damage and they ship same day usually.

Blake · 01-17-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

Amazon is da sh*t. No worries ...

+111111111111

i've spent thousands and thousands on amazon with no worries. amazon is most legit e-tailer out there. even their return process is painless and free...yes, they'll refund your original shipping fees and not charge you for the return shipping if you return it.

amazon prime is well worth it if you continue to use them a lot. $79/year for free 2 day air shipping/$3.99 overnight shipping...i've gotten my money's worth a few times over. amazon ftw

vgame64 · 01-17-2010, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkcloud

So I've only ordered books and such from Amazon. I've been thinking of ordering this from there...

Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single dumbells
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OC5RXE/...SIN=B000OC5RXE

They are hands down the cheapest for this product. But again I've never spent more then $20 on a product from Amazon and I'm kinda hesitant about spending $300 there.

What do you guys think? Any worries?

BTW.. anyone have these? Yay or Nay?

Amazon is legit as any store can get. I bought my SLR and Canon L lens from them.

Regarding the dumbbells: I bought them from Amazon on Black Friday 2009 for $300 and ended up returning them because they would get stuck on the base after having them sit for 1 hour+. Minor gripe but annoying. I'd have to rotate the weight knob 360 before they would release again.

Look at the reviews I may have gotten a fluke or incorrectly used them. The return was painless with Amazon paying for shipping back. Everything else worked great...seemed like a minor design issue as both dumbbells did it.

EDIT: I bought the 552's. Amazon Prime is great if you plan on shopping there a lot.

Comet · 01-17-2010, 08:35 PM

Amazon is the shit
I've spent in the thousands from there.. I do all my shopping there first.. even if it is more expensive, I buy my peace of mind

FStop7 · 01-17-2010, 08:38 PM

plus no sales tax, F the 10% ripoff tax we pay

Dan in PA · 01-17-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

plus no sales tax, F the 10% ripoff tax we pay

+1. Amazon had my camera for $100 cheaper, plus I saved $120 in sales tax. I know a lot of people are all about supporting local businesses, but I'm not gonna blow $220 to keep someone else's business afloat.

M_Six · 01-17-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jlfullmer

I've spent thousands on Amazon over the years with no issues. Go for it.

+1 I even have an Amazon credit card. We get way too many gift certificates though. MUST-LEARN-CONTROL!!!

FStop7 · 01-17-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in PA

+1. Amazon had my camera for $100 cheaper, plus I saved $120 in sales tax. I know a lot of people are all about supporting local businesses, but I'm not gonna blow $220 to keep someone else's business afloat.

Plus there aren't really any local businesses any more.

How many local camera shops are there? Even in Hollywood most of the camera shops are chains. I bought my camcorder at Calumet, for example. I ended up paying $200 more for it than if I had bought it from Amazon. If I had bought my Mac Pro from the Apple Store I would have paid $300 in sales tax. Instead I paid slightly under MSRP plus I got overnight shipping for 4 dollars.

Amazon rules, especially if you go Prime.

Dackz · 01-18-2010, 12:05 AM

Amazon + Amazon prime = spoiled for me. $80 for free 2day shipping on everything is awesome. I have spent well over 1k on amazon this past 6 months or so, buying books, backpack for my vacations, computer parts, got my dad a 50" plasma for xmas, all kinds of crap.

Amazon = amazing if you can wait a couple days after purchase, lol

Dan in PA · 01-18-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

Plus there aren't really any local businesses any more.

How many local camera shops are there? Even in Hollywood most of the camera shops are chains. I bought my camcorder at Calumet, for example. I ended up paying $200 more for it than if I had bought it from Amazon. If I had bought my Mac Pro from the Apple Store I would have paid $300 in sales tax. Instead I paid slightly under MSRP plus I got overnight shipping for 4 dollars.

Amazon rules, especially if you go Prime.

Exactly. It just doesn't make sense financially to knowingly overpay for something just because the store is "local". We do have a local non-chain camera store here, but I tend to get ignored because I'm college-age and the salespeople figure I'm not going to buy professional equipment or whatever...which is ironic because that's exactly what I'm buying.

Bweezy311 · 01-18-2010, 01:49 AM

Like everyone has said, amazon is super legit. I actually bought the select techs from amazon myself and the shipping was pretty quick. Perfect condition, etc. etc. DO IT!!

Bobby_Light · 01-18-2010, 01:55 AM

Powerblock adjustable dumbbells are superior to bowflex products in all ways.

http://www.powerblock.com/blocks.html

01-17-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
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FStop7 I like cars 340 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	I've spent a lot with Amazon including a $3000 Mac Pro, never had a problem knock on wood.
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FStop7 I like cars 340 Rep 5,051 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	plus no sales tax, F the 10% ripoff tax we pay
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 118 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Amazon + Amazon prime = spoiled for me. $80 for free 2day shipping on everything is awesome. I have spent well over 1k on amazon this past 6 months or so, buying books, backpack for my vacations, computer parts, got my dad a 50" plasma for xmas, all kinds of crap. Amazon = amazing if you can wait a couple days after purchase, lol
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Bweezy311 Private First Class 28 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Like everyone has said, amazon is super legit. I actually bought the select techs from amazon myself and the shipping was pretty quick. Perfect condition, etc. etc. DO IT!!
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Bobby_Light Major 66 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	Powerblock adjustable dumbbells are superior to bowflex products in all ways. http://www.powerblock.com/blocks.html
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