Thursday, June 21, 2007
Fuji F31df
My new camera arrived today that I ordered online a couple of days ago. However, it was a bit of a saga.
Originally I ordered a Fuji F30 (based on Internet reviews and I only want a basic digital camera) from www.multe-pass.com (french site) on Sunday. Paid a little extra for delivery in 24hrs and thought it would be really useful for blogging and the Summer holidays with the kids.
I checked my order Monday on the website but it didn't seem to have been processed! It didn't instill confidence but then I got a email at about 11:00 saying that the order is being processed, thank you etc. Checked online and good, order is there. Rubs hands. Obviously a manual system and data entry happened Monday morning. Bit primitive.
Much to my annoyance I then got an email a few hours later saying 'For your protection blah blah.... we need two proofs of address/identity... Your order is on hold...'. The order is being delivered to the Credit Card address so whats the beef. Anyway pissed off I decided it was nonsense and anyone could Photoshop an ID/Utility bill, so I sent a snotty email to cancel the order. I mean what is the point of 24 hour delivery if you have to snail mail proof of ID. Come on France wake up to the Internet.
I thought maybe they would forgo the check and send me my stuff. However checking later the order was canceled and I got a mail to confirm it. Damn, they called my bluff.
On the bright side, undaunted I went shopping again and found another site, www.digit-photo.com and ordered a Fuji F31fd (basically the same camera but a slightly later updated model for the same price). Plumped for 48Hr delivery this time and with no hassle and instant web status/email updates it arrived today. Tracking the package online was good. Obviously much better IT systems.
Camera charging as I type.
| 8:35:52 PM
Fuji F31df
