bill me later?
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It's very reliable. They're actually owned by Citibank.
I use them all the time but you need to be careful. If you don't pay the full amount by the required date you get hit with some pretty hefty interest. I purchased at least $8000 worth of gear using them and never paid a dime in interest. It's a sweet deal if you're willing to stay on top of it.
I use them all the time but you need to be careful. If you don't pay the full amount by the required date you get hit with some pretty hefty interest. I purchased at least $8000 worth of gear using them and never paid a dime in interest. It's a sweet deal if you're willing to stay on top of it.
91yota
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sounds like they are offering something along the lines of "6 months same as cash"... as long as the balance is paid within 6 months, you wont get charged any interest.. saying no payments for 6 months allows them to "bet" on you not paying it off in that time and them being able to hit you with the interest on the balance 
i'd say go for it as long as you dont mind making the payments and can finish it off in 6 months
i'd say go for it as long as you dont mind making the payments and can finish it off in 6 months
B&H Regularly has that deal via bill me later. You can get either 90 days or 6 months depending on the purchase amount. You don't have to make any monthly payment and you don't accrue interest unless you fail to pay by your deadline.
Just read the fine print and you're fine.
t5Nitro
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Well, I'm not really worrying about paying it off. I could go buy a whole new camera and lens setup if I absolutely wanted to.
Just don't feel like spending another grand right now. Ha ha.
It's purchases $750 and higher for 6 months, so I guess I'd be able to have 6 months to pay it off then.
Thanks.
Just don't feel like spending another grand right now. Ha ha.
It's purchases $750 and higher for 6 months, so I guess I'd be able to have 6 months to pay it off then.
Thanks.
t5Nitro
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By the way, I don't understand this part of B and H if someone wants to tell me which one to buy:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...sp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit
Multiple of the same thing.
Like the second one down is more money, out of stock, and includes lens hood/lens cover/soft carrying case and the same comes with the cheaper version of the same lens and under "item includes" there are the same items listed?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...sp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit
Multiple of the same thing.
Like the second one down is more money, out of stock, and includes lens hood/lens cover/soft carrying case and the same comes with the cheaper version of the same lens and under "item includes" there are the same items listed?
t5Nitro
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The two top ones are USA and one is a kit and the other not.
I guess I'll go with the top one for $1,190. I watched a youtube video of someone opening their box and I swore he said he bought it from B&H for like $1,045 or so. May have been a special offer or just lower a while back.
In either case, Doug, are there any accessories you would buy with it?
I'd like the 430exII external flash... maybe I'll add that too. It should be no payments until August on the whole package then right?
I guess I'll go with the top one for $1,190. I watched a youtube video of someone opening their box and I swore he said he bought it from B&H for like $1,045 or so. May have been a special offer or just lower a while back.
In either case, Doug, are there any accessories you would buy with it?
I'd like the 430exII external flash... maybe I'll add that too. It should be no payments until August on the whole package then right?
t5Nitro
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I just had one more quick question, will they drop a lens off on a doorstep if nobody answers the door? I will not be able to be home any day really, so it'd have to be.
I would think so, otherwise, does cold hurt them in any way?
Don't really want a $1,200 lens affected poorly by cold weather.
Supposed to be 30F actually so it's pretty good on Friday (estimated delivery date). Otherwise in a truck it'll be cold at night around here. Possibly 0 or lower.
I would think so, otherwise, does cold hurt them in any way?
Don't really want a $1,200 lens affected poorly by cold weather.
Supposed to be 30F actually so it's pretty good on Friday (estimated delivery date). Otherwise in a truck it'll be cold at night around here. Possibly 0 or lower.
t5Nitro
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Alright, thanks again Doug, and also Titusville for helping me pick between two lenses. 
Man, I can't wait to get this lens. I'm going to add the 430EXII to the order like I said. I didn't want to spend a whole lot, but I think it'll add a whole new style (and higher quality) portrait photography.
Man, I can't wait to get this lens. I'm going to add the 430EXII to the order like I said. I didn't want to spend a whole lot, but I think it'll add a whole new style (and higher quality) portrait photography.
