Discount Photography Goodies

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Sites like PhotoWhoa will email you hefty discounts if you're patient

Everyone likes a deal and for those with a little extra cash in your pocket and some patience, there are deals to be had in photography gear.

Almost all them have some kind of strings attached. One might have deals that show up on a one-time only basis, others may have shipping times that are measured in weeks. Hence the reference to being patient. But when you do find a product you’ve been waiting for, the savings can be substantial.

PhotoWhoa.com

PhotoWhoa is one of those sites that has a particular deal for a day or two before the next one rolls along. Your only choice is the current deal but the savings are significant.

PhotoWhoa will send you emails as new deals become available. Worth watching just for the size of the discounts.

DealExtreme

DealExtreme is one of the first of a new breed of Chinese retailers selling directly to consumers in other countries. They have a vast catalog that includes a bewildering array of electronics and gadgets, including many off-brand photography gadgets.

The savings are compelling and shipping is free but be aware that when I say shipping is a slow boat to China, that is not hyperbole. I’ve waited as long as three weeks for orders to arrive.

Not all the savings are that great. A Yongnuo YN560 Speedlight is $75.30 on DealExtreme and $79.99 on Amazon. Considering how long shipping takes, it’s up to you to decide if the savings are worth it.  Though on some items the price difference is worth the wait.

One caution with international retailers is that you can buy equipment, like cell phone jammers, that are not legal in some countries. Another caution is that they sell to an international market, so watch the menu languages for electronics.