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From: kim@emory.UUCP (Kim Wallen {Psychology})
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: 47th St. problems: What's Up?
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Date: Sun, 13-Jan-85 12:21:00 EST
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Posted: Sun Jan 13 12:21:00 1985
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Organization: Math & Computer Science, Emory University, Atlanta
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I've noticed several comments on problems with 47th St. Photo.  I had a
recent strange experience with them and wondered whether anyone else
had experienced the same.  I have used them for about 8 years with no
complaints, my last order was a bad experience.  I ordered Nikon
binoculars.  The first problem was they asked if I wanted a cse with
them ($10). Without thinking I said yes (later realizing that the
binoculars I ordered come with a case.  I called back to cancel the
case and was told it was cancelled ( the extra $10 was still on the final
bill).  The real surprise for me was when I received the binoculars
(in 7 days as promised) with a note that they had overcharged me $100
(to my credit card) and that a credit voucher would follow. There was
no explanation for the overcharge and the credit came almost a month
later.  Is 47th St. floating phony credit charges?  If they did this
to 100 customers they would have the use of $10,000 for a month for
free.  Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Please mail replies to me.  If there is sufficient experience I will
summarize to the net.  If enough others have had similar experiences
I plan to go to the New York Better Business Bureau and check this out.


Kim Wallen
Emory University
Atlanta, Ga 30322

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