Will check it out when i'm there. Not sure if they provide the same 'services' as J3:16 for the 'repairs'
Shop opposite John 3:16
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Will check it out when i'm there. Not sure if they provide the same 'services' as J3:16 for the 'repairs'
Just bought my D90 there today. I was really happy with all the insights and tips they gave me, the staffs are really friendly, and they have one of the cheapest price out there. A lot of people recommended John 3:16 but they are always crowded, and I got snubbed when I'm there. They're always talking and greeting their regular customers even when I was inside the store long before they came. Apparently they don't really talk to new customers eh , so I went across and the guy immediately gave me all information there is to know about dslr (since i'm a newbie). Really happy with the service, really happy with the price as well. Highly recommended.
, so I went across and the guy immediately gave me all information there is to know about dslr (since i'm a newbie). Really happy with the service, really happy with the price as well. Highly recommended.
J13:6 will not bother you while you try the lens. But what irritates me is the way they multitask - serving 2-3 customers at one go. Results - you can't really get their full attention. And, like someone said, some times they mixed up the guarantee card and such.
Why would you want to pay $41 more than HN Funan's $1,350 offer?Just bought my D90 there today. I was really happy with all the insights and tips they gave me, the staffs are really friendly, and they have one of the cheapest price out there. A lot of people recommended John 3:16 but they are always crowded, and I got snubbed when I'm there. They're always talking and greeting their regular customers even when I was inside the store long before they came. Apparently they don't really talk to new customers eh
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Talking abt these "not so famous" shops, i also have a similar experience like what the TS had.
When i was a newbie, i always ask qns like "uv filter vs. Cpl filter".
Whenever i ask shops personnel in AP & CP, they don't really explain to me..
Until i went to a shop near CP in peninsular plaza, opp prime camera (2nd stuff shop), the uncle explained to me clearly what's the difference and why some are much more ex compared to some others.
He was patient n explained to me until i understood.
After that i bought a camera sling bag from him n he even gave me a slight discount when the price of the bag is cheaper than buying from AP, OP n CP.
That's why until now, i still visit that shop when i need to get some stuff.
When i was a newbie, i always ask qns like "uv filter vs. Cpl filter".
Whenever i ask shops personnel in AP & CP, they don't really explain to me..
Until i went to a shop near CP in peninsular plaza, opp prime camera (2nd stuff shop), the uncle explained to me clearly what's the difference and why some are much more ex compared to some others.
He was patient n explained to me until i understood.
After that i bought a camera sling bag from him n he even gave me a slight discount when the price of the bag is cheaper than buying from AP, OP n CP.
That's why until now, i still visit that shop when i need to get some stuff.
Because I ended up buying it with the 18-105mm kit lens and got it about 15% cheaper than HN. I don't know about the "body only" thing, I talked to the guy at SLR and they told me HN's one might have been a display or something. I just asked for a price quote out of curiosity. Since the D90 + kit lens is cheaper in SLR so I bought from them.
Personally before this dreadful experience, I would think that service is secondary as I normally know what I want to buy and just ask, test and buy. However my experience with AP-Funan taught me what's Attitude :thumbsd: would do to your potential customer. :sticktong
I do not know why some people who just swear by them, but it took all my EQ not to swear at them when I walk out of the shop. :ipuke:
Thanks for the clarification. That explains it. Just wondering about the lower price offer from HN as usually people will go for the lower price almost all the time.
As for display unit, I think it is unavoidable to have the unit tested by someone else. As long as the shutter count is not high, it should be ok. But, how will you know the one offer by SLR Revo is also not a display unit since camera boxes do not have seal. ;p
moi 2 cents
AP funan almost everyone inside is not friendly less this one fellow 'joseph' tall thin chap with spec sometimes he give the best price among he rest of the ppl working inside AP funan and have the best attitude towards the customers.
the short balding guy is the worse.
AP funan almost everyone inside is not friendly less this one fellow 'joseph' tall thin chap with spec sometimes he give the best price among he rest of the ppl working inside AP funan and have the best attitude towards the customers.
the short balding guy is the worse.
I hv been into photography for a year now and i only goes to 4 shops so far. Cathay, angmokio, John and the shop next to Cathay.
Surprisingly, I enjoyed going to the shop next to Cathay Peninsula. I dunno why, bought a lot of accessories there from filters, bags to drybox. I find their price reasonable. anyone been there?
Surprisingly, I enjoyed going to the shop next to Cathay Peninsula. I dunno why, bought a lot of accessories there from filters, bags to drybox. I find their price reasonable. anyone been there?
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which one you referring ? the one beside CP "main" store or diagonal opposite ?
i will check this shop to see for myself
i bought my 1st dslr and faithfully buy all my lenses/accessories with J3:16....in fairness to them, even i was a new "face" to their shop, Sam attended to my queries and patiently explained all i want to know, tho sometimes he really do multi tasking which i understand cos its business!
but lately, feel the need to switch shop...i think its really a waste of time waiting for them while attending to bunch of other customers :nono:
i think its time to give a try to this shop opposite J3:16 :think:
:gbounce:
i bought my 1st dslr and faithfully buy all my lenses/accessories with J3:16....in fairness to them, even i was a new "face" to their shop, Sam attended to my queries and patiently explained all i want to know, tho sometimes he really do multi tasking
which i understand cos its business!but lately, feel the need to switch shop...i think its really a waste of time waiting for them while attending to bunch of other customers :nono:
i think its time to give a try to this shop opposite J3:16 :think:
:gbounce:
Me too have unhappy experiences at AP. Me will avoid. (for me that is).
As for CP (P), if you want to buy BIG white lens, that's the place with ready ex-stock right?
Well correct me if I'm wrong.
John316 gives you a warm feeling when u shop there. I bought most of my stuff there. Good Service. Waiting time no issue for me as I usually keep the day free. Or I going very early. Why rush when shopping for expensive things and get Pi$$ed off? ;p
Just my 2cents for the above, no offence to anyone.
As for CP (P), if you want to buy BIG white lens, that's the place with ready ex-stock right?
Well correct me if I'm wrong.
John316 gives you a warm feeling when u shop there. I bought most of my stuff there. Good Service. Waiting time no issue for me as I usually keep the day free. Or I going very early. Why rush when shopping for expensive things and get Pi$$ed off? ;p
Just my 2cents for the above, no offence to anyone.
It's good that new competitors are constantly coming in to challenge the status quo.
I guess they are new so they know they have to work harder to win customers.
1 year later, we shall see if they can keep up their standard.
I guess they are new so they know they have to work harder to win customers.
1 year later, we shall see if they can keep up their standard.
i will check this shop to see for myself
i bought my 1st dslr and faithfully buy all my lenses/accessories with J3:16....in fairness to them, even i was a new "face" to their shop, Sam attended to my queries and patiently explained all i want to know, tho sometimes he really do multi tasking
but lately, feel the need to switch shop...i think its really a waste of time waiting for them while attending to bunch of other customers :nono:
i think its time to give a try to this shop opposite J3:16 :think:
:gbounce:
in my 15 yrs of photographing, I have bought from cathay photo, TCW, Lords, Alan Photo, Paris Slik, MSC , OP but I have never n will never want to buy from John depsite he many positive feedbacks from other people.
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