btrotter 0 Posted October 25, 2010 If this question is not allowed, please delete it. I looked through the partner list for this forum and visited each of their sites, and none sell the CNB cameras i am looking to buy. So that brings up the question of, which online retailers are legitimate professional businesses? If I do a search on Google for the CNB camera i am looking for, there are a lot of places selling it. Then if i do a search on the retailer, I keep finding a lot of negative press about many of them. Then i go to CNB's website and see a warning to stay away from a specific online retailer. So that brings up the question, who can you trust online? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 25, 2010 To Other Members: Please keep replies with store names/links limited to a PM, thanks. To the OP: There are many, the first couple that come up on a google search are normally fine, in the case of CNB. Also, in most cases if the camera is not listed but the brand is, they can still get it for you, if its not already listed in the wrong section of the site as some are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted October 25, 2010 First thing I'd suggest, for any hardware, is to check the manufacturer's website for a list of authorized resellers. If they don't have one (CNB doesn't appear to), try contacting them directly (in this case, start with http://cnbusa.com/en/html/support/purchase.php). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrotter 0 Posted October 25, 2010 Soundy, I had did that already. Looked on their site and didnt find any dealers listed. Kind of irritating. They list the dealer to stay away from, just not the ones to patronize. I will email them to see what they say. On this site, there are Google ads scrolling on the left side of the screen, but I assume those are just Google ads and not vendors recommended by this forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kablooie 0 Posted October 26, 2010 I will email them to see what they say. Yupp, that's the best thing to do. Whenever I'm interested in a product and am unsure of where to purchase I always contact the manufacturer. I can't remember a time where I haven't received an email or phone call with the info I'm looking for. I'm usually referred to authorized resellers/distributors that offer competitive pricing, great service and great support. So, when anyone asks "where can I buy xyz product" I always suggest to contact the manufacturer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 26, 2010 The thing with CNB is that almost everyone sells it now. Sucks if you want a closed product that your clients cant easily get their hands on outside of you as the source, or check pricing on, but other than that its great, lots of competition to keep the price down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted October 26, 2010 The thing with CNB is that almost everyone sells it now. Sucks if you want a closed product that your clients cant easily get their hands on outside of you as the source, or check pricing on, but other than that its great, lots of competition to keep the price down. And that is why I want to become a Avigilon dealer NO ONLINE PRICING you can only buy direct though a dealer " title="Applause" /> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 26, 2010 And that is why I want to become a Avigilon dealer NO ONLINE PRICING you can only buy direct though a dealer " title="Applause" /> by that time they might have them on spytown for under $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted October 26, 2010 And that is why I want to become a Avigilon dealer NO ONLINE PRICING you can only buy direct though a dealer " title="Applause" /> by that time they might have them on spytown for under $200 I am meeting my rep with in the next 2 weeks. I already have the partner log-in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 26, 2010 I am meeting my rep with in the next 2 weeks. I already have the partner log-in ok cool ... be interesting to see them in action so we could buy them from you for under $200 then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erron S. 0 Posted October 26, 2010 The thing with CNB is that almost everyone sells it now. Sucks if you want a closed product that your clients cant easily get their hands on outside of you as the source, or check pricing on, but other than that its great, lots of competition to keep the price down. And that is why I want to become a Avigilon dealer NO ONLINE PRICING you can only buy direct though a dealer " title="Applause" /> AGREED! We do the same thing. We supply PROFESSIONALS with PROFESSIONAL level gear, there is no online pricing anywhere. Period. I wish more manufactures watched their online pricing structure closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 26, 2010 AGREED! We do the same thing. We supply PROFESSIONALS with PROFESSIONAL level gear, there is no online pricing anywhere. Period. I wish more manufactures watched their online pricing structure closer. Ive used professional gear for years (GE, Extreme CCTV, etc), and CNB comes as close to or surpasses much of it (except for the IR part). One thing I have found over the years is just because something has a professional name on it doesnt mean its any good. Cameras at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted October 26, 2010 The thing with CNB is that almost everyone sells it now. Sucks if you want a closed product that your clients cant easily get their hands on outside of you as the source, or check pricing on, but other than that its great, lots of competition to keep the price down. And that is why I want to become a Avigilon dealer NO ONLINE PRICING you can only buy direct though a dealer " title="Applause" /> AGREED! We do the same thing. We supply PROFESSIONALS with PROFESSIONAL level gear, there is no online pricing anywhere. Period. I wish more manufactures watched their online pricing structure closer. Thank yoou " title="Applause" /> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardwired 0 Posted October 28, 2010 The thing with CNB is that almost everyone sells it now. Sucks if you want a closed product that your clients cant easily get their hands on outside of you as the source, or check pricing on, but other than that its great, lots of competition to keep the price down. And that is why I want to become a Avigilon dealer NO ONLINE PRICING you can only buy direct though a dealer " title="Applause" /> AGREED! We do the same thing. We supply PROFESSIONALS with PROFESSIONAL level gear, there is no online pricing anywhere. Period. I wish more manufactures watched their online pricing structure closer. Not throwing any stones at Erron (didn't find his product online, as he said), but often the manufacturers that make the most claims about protecting their dealers (Panasonic I-Pro comes to mind, among others), do not protect their dealers as well as other, lower profile companies.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
