Paul B.

I ordered a Nikon digital camera from Stylus Deals, whose price was $159 with free shipping, $60 or $70 less than most other dealers. I was suspicious, but couldn't find anything to support that on their web site. They gave no details at all about what was included with the camera, but I assumed that at least the basics were included, which was all I needed. So I ordered it. Someone called the next day to confirm my zip code and to tell me that I had a choice of a 2-hour or 7-hour battery, and he quickly gave prices for them. I was confused, since I wasn't expecting anything like that, and asked him to repeat the price of the 7-hour battery, which I heard as $14. So I went with that, resigned to paying $173 rather than $159, still cheap. The camera arrived remarkably quickly, the next day. But the receipt was for $209 (plus tax), not $159 or $173. I called the next day to question it, and the same person who'd called me before was rude and impatient, saying that he'd told me the cost of the battery and the charger, which came to an absurd $50 combined. I asked what I'd need to do to return those items and keep the camera, and he said I'd need to return the whole package then he'd reship the camera, but I'd have to pay shipping both ways, $15-$18 each way. He was rude and offensive with every response, now that he had my money and credit card. I dropped it, having no option, but I hope no one else buys from this outfit.