Any experience with Profeel for Camcorder Purchase?

[Vidgal]

Still trying to locate a good mini dv camcorder in my budget parameters. I have found two units I can afford at Profeel, but as they are in NY I am unsure about them even though they got good feedback on resellersratings.com. Anyone ever buy for Profeel.

I can get the Panasonic PV-DV601 for $719 plus shipping of about $25, or the new Sharp Wd-450U for $688. With this small difference, I am thinking about going with the Panasonic. This which get me in just under my total budget of $750.

Am I overlooking cams or retailers I should be considering?

[bogieman]

Vidgal,

I bought a Sony TRV9 from Profeel in late 1998 and had no problem with them. I had no reason to return anything so can't comment on that part of their business. I received what I ordered in about a week, as expected, so I would rate them as okay to do business with. A co-worker bought the same camera from them about a month later and his experience was also positive.

Hope that helps.

[Vidgal]

Thanks, Bogieman, real experiences is exactly what I am looking for. As I mentioned the place has some good ratings, but you can't be sure where those come from. From being on this board and others, I've learned to be wary of the NY retailers.