Hello all, and thank you for the warnings.

Two days ago I was stupid enough to think that the "TRUSTED SELLER" rating at http://www.everyprice.com actually meant something, so I ordered a Panasonic DMC-FZ50 from Broadway Photo. This morning I got an e-mail like the ones you describe. I called the number and got put on hold for ten minutes or so, during which time I found this site. I not only responded to the Broadway Photo e-mail telling them to cancel my order, but called my credit card company to ask if I could block transactions from them. The credit card rep offered to cancel my card and send me a new one with a new number, and I figured that was the safest option.

I have a question that so far hasn't been addressed here: Is there anything one can do against sites like everyprice.com? Based on this thread I can only assume that disreputable sellers pay them for a "TRUSTED SELLER" rating. I suppose all one can do is warn other people about the worthlessness of such ratings, yes?

Thanks again for the information.

-Hugh