Adorama - Reviews and experiences

call first and inspect in person. Would like clearer online notes though

the Nikon lenses I sent in were actually in great shape when they checked them, and that was a small pleasant surprise. Problem was the whole quote dance. They gave me an initial estimate that sounded fair, so I shipped the lenses in, thinking cool, done. Weeks later I get a message offering about half of the first number. Half. After a polite ask for a re-check I waited, and… crickets. Eventually I followed up again and they stuck to the lower amount. That flip-flop and the lack of clear communication annoyed me more than the money, honestly. It felt vague, like the first quote was a hook and then the real value showed up later. The folks I talked to were professional, sure, but their replies had this flat, corporate tone — polite but not really on my side, if that makes sense. I do want to say this: if you’re buying from them, you’ll probably find good equipment and reasonable prices; if you’re selling, be prepared to push for clarity and insist on timelines. My advice: take detailed photos, get confirmation in writing, and be ready for a delay. I won’t send my lenses there again, but I hope whoever bought them gets some great shots — the glass deserved better than the back-and-forth I had.

I was really impressed with my time at this store, eh. I ordered a camera and lens on a Saturday night and boom, it showed up by Wednesday. The store kept me in the loop with great communication, and the shipping was free - can't beat that, eh. The camera and lens arrived in mint condition and well-packed. I had my doubts about this store at first, but now I can say without a doubt that they're the real deal, eh. I'll definitely be coming back for more shopping in the future, for sure.